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Jensen Huang shows rare annoyance at persistent fan demanding autograph with yen

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang reacted with annoyance to a fan who persistently sought his autograph with Japanese yen.
  • The incident occurred during Huang's visit to Taiwan for the Computex trade show, where he was mobbed by fans.
  • The fan's aggressive pursuit and attempt to hand him money for a signature prompted Huang to tell her, "You're too much trouble."

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, known for his approachable demeanor, showed a rare moment of frustration during his visit to Taiwan for the Computex trade show. As he navigated crowds of enthusiastic fans, one woman aggressively pursued him, attempting to shove Japanese yen into his hand for an autograph.

The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, showed Huang turning back twice and eventually stopping to give the persistent fan a stern "death stare." He then directly told her in English, "You're too much trouble." The woman had reportedly been trying to get his signature for some time, also speaking in Japanese and Chinese.

Online reactions largely condemned the fan's behavior, with many expressing embarrassment and criticizing the disruption to a major tech event. Some commenters noted that the woman had also sought his autograph at a Foxconn booth previously. While Huang is generally seen as friendly, many urged fans to maintain respect and personal space, emphasizing that his approachability should not be mistaken for an invitation to be intrusive.

The incident highlighted the intense fan culture surrounding Huang during his Taiwan visit, contrasting with the professional atmosphere of the Computex exhibition.

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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.