Sitting Next To Someone Smelly? Here’s How This Taiwanese Host Survived A Torturous 1
A Taiwanese host publicly complained on social media about a passenger's strong body odor during a train ride. The incident sparked a discussion about public etiquette and personal hygiene on crowded public transport.
Why it matters
It reflects common social frustrations regarding shared public spaces and the role of social media in venting personal grievances.
Jiamun Koh 21 Aug 2026 at 20:00 Share Bookmark Bookmark Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Share on Twitter Share on WeChat Set 8days as your preferred source on Google Add 8days as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Yang Yue E train deodorants We all know the pain of taking public transport when it's packed, everyone's sweaty and, well... not smelling their freshest.
But how bad does it have to get before you complain about it on social media?
For Taiwanese host Yang Yue E, apparently pretty bad.
Earlier this week, the 60-year-old took to Facebook to vent about a particularly pungent ride on the Taiwan High Speed Rail.
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