A French teenager was fined S$600 (US$465) on Thursday for licking a straw and placing it back into an iJooz vending machine in Singapore, in a stunt that went viral online. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, pleaded guilty to one count of public nuisance, with a second charge of mischief taken into consideration by the court. The incident occurred on March 12, when Maximilien licked a straw and returned it to the machine, an act that was recorded by someone in his Instagram circle. The footage was later forwarded to a media outlet, leading to widespread circulation on social media. During the hearing, the teenager expressed remorse for his actions through his lawyers. The fine was imposed under Singapore's public nuisance laws, which prohibit acts that cause annoyance or disturbance to the public. The case highlighted the legal consequences of seemingly minor pranks in the city-state, known for its strict regulations on public behavior. Maximilien's second charge, mischief, was considered as part of the sentencing but did not result in an additional penalty. The viral video sparked public outrage, with many condemning the act as unhygienic and disrespectful during ongoing health concerns.