Seth Rogen, famously associated with marijuana, recently unveiled the one place that made him rethink lighting up—Singapore. On Wednesday, during a revealing interview with Howard Stern on The Howard Stern Show, Rogen, the 42-year-old actor and comedian, disclosed his restraint due to the country’s stern anti-drug policies and potential severe penalties, including the threat of execution.
When Stern, aged 71, questioned Rogen about his daily smoking habits, the actor humorously admitted that Singapore halted his routine. He recalled his visit to the country around 2012, remarking, “They will literally f***** kill you if you smoke in that country,” which Stern found amusing. Rogen added that upon arrival, a notice in the passport warns travelers about execution for drug possession.
Rogen narrated an unnerving personal experience, pondering the idea of accidentally bringing a marijuana “roach” through airport security, “That was a scary walk through the airport in Singapore,” he laughed. In Singapore, as detailed by the Central Narcotics Bureau, cannabis possession incurs serious repercussions, including imprisonment or even the death penalty.
Stern chuckled at the notion that such harsh laws effectively deterred Rogen from smoking. Rogen acknowledged, “If you ever have a drug problem, go to Singapore,” recounting how he surprisingly avoided withdrawal symptoms during his brief stay, thanks to alternative leisure activities. He jokingly mentioned, “Luckily, you can just drink yourself into oblivion. They don’t give a s**** about that.”
Rogen’s Singapore experience highlights the severe consequences faced by those defying its stringent drug regulations, emphasizing both the personal impact on visitors like Rogen and the broader, deterrent effect of such laws. This incident underscores the importance of understanding and respecting local laws, as Rogen’s humor-filled anecdotes poignantly reveal the gravity and potential dangers involved.
