Durians in claw machines and hair salons: Why are durians here, there and everywhere?


A customer (right) managed to bring some mini durians home from Play United's claw machines. - PLAY UNITED SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): ‘Tis the season for durians and you would have felt their conspicuous, declarative presence in our neighbourhoods by now. But in recent days, the thorny treasures from Malaysia are found in abundance not just at the usual places.

At a Toa Payoh pasar malam and two malls, you can find the prickly fruit in Play United’s bright pink claw machines jousting for the attention of anyone who want the thrill of clawing something other than plushies.

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