#368 - Roald Dahl Books Censored & Grab Launches “Quiet Ride” Option

Critics slammed Puffin, the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s books for removing colourful language and rewriting lines from beloved works such as Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and Matilda, all in the name of inclusivity and progress. Are the critics right? Closer to home, Grab has started offering riders an option to request a “Quiet Ride” on their app, which would entail drivers needing to keep quiet for the duration of the ride. Why was this necessary?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok  YLB IG YLB YouTubeJust Try Only, our new weekly newsletterFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com! Roald Dahl Books CensoredRoald Dahl books rewritten to remove language deemed offensiveProgressive or futile? 'Offensive' words removed from Roald Dahl classicsIncunabula on Twitter: "Roald Dahl - 2001 vs 2022 editionsAugustus Gloop is no longer fat. He’s enormous. And that’s sweet with meStop moaning about sensitivity readers – if there was diversity in publishing we wouldn’t need themWho Are Sensitivity Editors? And How Much Does Sensitivity Reading Pay?Inclusive Minds WebsiteNetflix agrees to buy the works of children's author Roald DahlGrab Launches “Quiet Ride” OptionGrab Singapore launches Quiet Ride for users who prefer minimal conversationFacebook Post by GRABOne Shiok CommentComment by Majestic-Economist-6TikTok video about TPL x GrabOne Shiok ThingWhy These Children Fell into Endless SleepJoeybtoonz YouTubeEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.