A viral video of an interaction between a fitness influencer and an elderly toilet cleaner in Singapore has sparked discourse on the city state’s work culture for seniors.
In the Instagram clip, Jaden Laing, an Australian strongman, greets the older man, who is dressed in his work uniform, in a washroom. The latter shares that he is 91 years old and on a 12-hour shift that would end at 7pm.
“How are you so healthy?” asks Laing, who follows up with questions on the man’s exercise routine. The cleaner says he does not have one, except to “work, go back, sleep”.
Along with a hug and a squeeze on his shoulders, Laing gives the senior S$200 (US$150) in cash to buy lunch. As Laing exits, the cleaner offers a salute.
The video, uploaded on September 29, quickly went viral, drawing more than 634,000 likes and over 6,200 comments on Instagram.
