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On October 29, Hong Kong media reported that a Chinese influencer, who goes by the handle "Ningjin Happy Fatty," has drawn public ire after gate-crashing a wedding banquet at a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel in Hong Kong. The influencer allegedly attended the event uninvited, helped herself to the food without offering a customary red envelope gift, and filmed the experience to post on Douyin.
The incident has sparked outrage among Hong Kong locals and mainland Chinese citizens alike. Hong Kong law considers such behavior as potential theft, which could result in a prison sentence of up to 10 years if prosecuted. Following the backlash, the influencer’s accounts have been banned from publishing new content.
In the video posted on Douyin, the influencer showed herself enjoying the banquet food, seemingly unaware that her actions could be perceived as offensive or illegal. Neither the wedding hosts nor the other guests realized she was an uninvited guest at the time. The hosts only discovered the truth the next day, raising concerns over event security and drawing negative attention to the influencer.
Known in Hong Kong as a “wedding banquet cockroach,” someone who sneaks into wedding receptions without an invitation, the influencer's actions quickly stirred strong reactions online. Many netizens criticized her behavior, viewing it as an embarrassment to mainlanders and disrespectful to local customs. One netizen commented, “This behavior disrespects others and tarnishes our image as mainlanders abroad.” Another added, “Gate-crashing is one thing, but posting it online? That’s just seeking attention at the expense of others.”
As the story spread, the influencer claimed she was misrepresented or "blackened," implying she was unfairly judged. However, public sentiment remains largely unsympathetic, with many arguing her actions violated Hong Kong's social norms and legal boundaries.
