Who needs a caning?
A segment started after Michael P. Fay, an American, was caned in Singapore on May 5, 1994, for theft and vandalism, despite pleas from the United States government and press for clemency. Callers give the name of a person who should be caned. A sound effect of a cane hitting an object is then played. The segment has evolved to allow for “felony” and “misdemeanor” canings. A “WHACK” sound effect is played three times for felony canings and a “whip” once for misdemeanor canings. A “violation”-level caning features the sound of a cat meowing once, followed by a “swipe.” Michael Peter Fay (born May 30, 1975) is an American who was caned in Singapore on May 5, 1994 for theft and vandalism despite pleas from the United States government and press for clemency. … Caning in British slang refers to consuming large amounts of intoxicants. … May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (126th in leap years). … Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link
