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Influencer's assistant shields plants during typhoon, sparking online fury

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese influencer Alishya (愛莉莎莎) faced online backlash for having her assistant protect potted plants during a typhoon.
  • Photos showed the assistant on a balcony, shielding the plants from heavy rain and wind.
  • Critics questioned whether the plants were prioritized over the assistant's safety.

Taiwanese influencer Alishya (愛莉莎莎) has drawn criticism online after posting photos of her assistant shielding potted plants from a typhoon. The images, shared by Alishya, showed the assistant on a balcony, exposed to the heavy rain and wind brought by Typhoon Ba-la-la (白海豚).

The photos quickly sparked outrage, with many netizens questioning the influencer's priorities. Comments flooded social media, asking if the assistant's safety was less important than the protection of the plants. The phrase "plants are more important than the assistant's life?" became a common refrain.

Alishya herself responded to the backlash, expressing her dismay. The incident highlights a recurring tension in influencer culture, where actions can be scrutinized for their perceived ethical implications and impact on employees or assistants. The public reaction underscores a growing sensitivity to how individuals, particularly those in the public eye, treat their staff.

Plants are more important than the assistant's life?

— NetizenA common criticism leveled against Alishya on social media after she posted photos of her assistant protecting plants during a typhoon.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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