Usually I do not do social commentry, but it has been really nagging me.
Recently I started MRT train rides on SMRT and SBS Transit lines. I have been driving and carpark rates in the City is ridiculous, so park and ride is more wallet friendly.
I noticed that there are some passengers insist on playing their favourite tunes on their handphone speakers. Once was rap and the other day was Chinese songs. On both occasions, fairly mainstream music, not very annoying but I prefer my sound of rumbling trains.
What gives?
I asked around, some said that some cheap handsets don't come with headsets. If you don't have a MP3 player, the only way to listen to music is play through the speakers.
The audio range of the tiny weeny speakers coupled with the deep roaring sound of the trains, is a wonder to enjoy any music.
Well I suppose I could change cabins.