Fat shaming Chinese commuter called out on social media
- Video of elderly man abusing overweight fellow passenger in Beijing rush hour goes viral
An elderly man has sparked online outrage in China for scolding an overweight man during Beijing’s morning rush hour.
A video, which went viral on social media, showed passengers queuing outside Tiantongyuan North Subway station in Beijing supporting the younger man who was being scolded for being out in public.
According to the clip, which was shown on Pear Video, the young man had earlier stepped on his abuser.
“What is the matter with you? You are so fat! There are so many people yet you squeeze in to get on the subway,” the elderly man can be heard saying.
The young man apologised before angry fellow passengers joined in to support him against the elderly commuter.
“Why is your mouth so filthy? Does he deserve this? It’s not a big deal,” a woman said.
But the older man would not let the subject go.
