Social media influencer Rebecca Ma, better known as Becca Bloom, has gone viral after taking followers along on an unusual family shopping trip for a private plane. Bloom joined her parents as her father searched for an anniversary gift for her mother. The video, titled “Come plane shopping with me”, has attracted more than 8 million views. “Let’s go shopping for a new plane. My dad’s been searching for an anniversary present for my mom, so this side quest was actually his idea. When we arrived, our sales associate had a few options parked out front for us,” Bloom says in the video. Family checks out private planes Bloom takes viewers inside the first aircraft and describes it as “quite cosy.” While her parents discussed paperwork with the sales team, Bloom said she became bored and started dozing off. A pilot then invited her into the cockpit and showed her some of the aircraft’s controls. The family later inspected another plane, which quickly became her mother’s preferred option. “This was my mom’s favorite because it needed the least customization. She actually recently had hip surgery, so my dad wanted to make sure she could get in and out of the plane easily,” Bloom said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rebecca (@beccaxbloom) Her mother, however, also had a lighter reason for visiting the cockpit. “My mom on the other hand was asking the pilot to take a picture of her in the cockpit so she could flex on her Asian mom’s group chat,” Bloom added. The video did not confirm whether the family eventually bought an aircraft or reveal which specific plane they were considering. Social media reacts to luxury shopping trip The unusual anniversary shopping trip quickly sparked humorous reactions online. One user wrote, “‘Let’s go plane shopping.’ Things I can’t wait to say.” Another commented, “We are all just living vicariously through you, girl.” One person joked, “I just got one yesterday. My son made me a paper plane.” Another viewer wrote, “I really love how she shows me my future life.” The reactions reflect the appeal of Bloom’s luxury lifestyle content, which often gives followers a glimpse into experiences far beyond everyday shopping. Who is Becca Bloom? Bloom has become one of the most recognisable creators associated with “RichTok”, a social media trend built around wealth, luxury purchases and extravagant lifestyles. The Wall Street Journal described her as one of RichTok’s biggest stars after she began posting on TikTok in January 2025. Her content has included expensive jewellery, designer shopping trips and elaborate meals. Bloom is the daughter of technology entrepreneurs Simon Ma and Heidi Chou, who previously worked at IBM and later co-founded Camelot Information Systems. She also studied business and economics at the University of Southern California. Her personal life has also attracted attention. Bloom married software engineer David Pownall at Villa Balbiano on Lake Como in August 2025. Vogue reported that the intimate celebration included about 60 close friends and relatives. Her latest viral video adds another eye-catching chapter to the luxury lifestyle content that helped build her online following.
This Man Spun 33 Hula Hoops While Hanging Upside Down
A Chinese man has broken a Guinness World Record by spinning 33 hula hoops while hanging upside down in Guilin, Guangxi. Yan Yanjia performed the unusual feat on playground equipment. Two friends helped pull the hoops over his head and position them around his hips. Guinness World Records confirmed that Yan now holds the title for the most hula hoops spun while suspended upside down. The record attempt took place on November 29, 2025. Guinness released details and footage of the feat this week. Its official record page says Yan maintained the movement for roughly 20 rotations. His total of 33 hoops beat the previous record by 10. Weight-loss exercise turns into record attempt Yan, who works as a farmer, started hula hooping in 2018. He initially took up the activity after a health warning encouraged him to lose weight. “In 2018, I was diagnosed with fatty liver due to obesity, and my doctor advised me to lose weight. At that time, I bought a 2-kilogram [4.4-pound] hula hoop for exercise, and in a month, I went from 80 kg [175 pounds] to 63 kg [132 pounds],” he told Guinness World Records. Read More: Man Pulls 21,000-Pound Bus With Neck to Break Guinness Record Yan also stressed that exercise was not the only factor behind the weight change. “Of course, the main factor in successful fat loss is gradual control of diet.” What began as a fitness activity gradually developed into an unusual skill. Guinness said Yan later watched a viral video featuring Hong Kong actor and singer Nicholas Tse hula hooping in a difficult position. Three to four years of upside-down practice The video encouraged Yan to test whether he could perform the exercise while hanging upside down. “I suddenly wondered if I could practise hanging and spinning hula hoops upside down, and it took me about three or four years to reach this level,” Yan said. For the record attempt, Yan climbed onto the playground structure and hung from it by his feet. His two friends then moved all 33 hoops into place. Read More: A Chicken That Beat the Odds: Guinness Crowns Texas Hen as World’s Oldest Chicken He successfully kept them spinning for the required period. Guinness now officially lists 33 as the record for the category. The footage drew wider attention after Guinness published it on August 11. UPI also reported the unusual achievement the same day. Yan already targets another world record Yan has no plans to stop after securing his first title. He is now considering another challenge involving hula hoops and pull-ups. “This exercise consumes many times more force than dozens of hula hoops upside down, requiring much greater core stability,” he explained. Guinness said Yan has already practised other hula-hooping moves and believes he can challenge additional records. His world record marks an extraordinary transformation of a hobby that began eight years ago as a fitness activity. Years of practice eventually turned the weighted hoop exercise into a Guinness-recognised achievement.
Man Fired Minutes Into Hawaii Vacation as Wife’s Video Goes Viral
A man allegedly fired during a Hawaii vacation has become the centre of a viral debate about workplace loyalty and employee treatment. An X account reposted the clip on July 16, and it attracted more than 1.7 million views by the following day. The woman says her husband’s employer dismissed him through Microsoft Teams on their first full vacation day. Read More: Woman’s Netflix-Style Leave Request for Bali Vacation Goes Viral The couple had reportedly saved for months for the trip. Neither the family nor the company has identified itself. Independent reporting has not verified the circumstances. Family Holiday Interrupted by Unexpected Work Call Dressed in a swimsuit, the woman filmed herself while walking through the Hawaii resort. “So my husband and I both work full-time corporate jobs, and we saved up. We’re in Hawaii. We’re on a beautiful family vacation at a beautiful resort,” the woman said. Her husband is fired in the middle of a vacation. pic.twitter.com/iXuz5uaYOa — Dr.L (@DrAlmarielao) July 16, 2026 She said her husband received a call from his manager at around 9 am local time. “This morning at about 9:00 am Hawaii time, he gets a call from his boss, and says, ‘We need to get you on Teams,’” she said. According to the woman, the company already knew he had taken leave for the week. “Now they know he’s on vacation. He’s supposed to be on vacation the rest of the week. This is our first full day in Hawaii.” Teams Meeting Ends With Sudden Termination The woman said her husband joined the meeting after his manager instructed him to do so. However, the conversation ended his employment within minutes. “He gets on Teams, and within minutes he’s terminated,” she said. She then questioned why the employer contacted him during the holiday instead of waiting for his return. “We’re supposed to just enjoy our vacation like nothing happened?” she asked. Read More: Want to Travel More? This 9-to-5 Employee Shares Her Formula She said her husband also challenged the timing. “He’s like, ‘It couldn’t have waited till Monday? They couldn’t have waited till Monday?’” The woman said they had worked hard and saved specifically for the family trip. She ended the video with a blunt criticism. “There’s just no heart.” Viral Clip Sparks Debate Over Work and Loyalty Many social media users sympathised with the couple. Several argued that workers should avoid answering company calls or emails during approved leave. “That is why I don’t answer any work calls or emails on vacation. The office can burn down to the ground for all I care, I will find out when I am back. No work is ruining my vacation with its existence,” one person wrote. Another commenter warned employees against assuming that loyalty guarantees job security. Read More: Rising Hotel Prices Push Indian Traveler to Book Sri Lanka Instead “This is why you should never ever feel guilty for entertaining other offers of employment even if you are happy at your current job. A company will let you go and act like you never existed,” another said. “This is why I don’t get why people mill themselves for their jobs. Take that time off and go relax somewhere,” a user added. The video has renewed debate about employer conduct during leave and the emotional impact of sudden layoffs. However, the employer remains unnamed, and the company had not issued a public response.
Viral Video Reveals Disgusting Indian Hotel Practices
A social media video alleging poor hygiene practices inside some of India’s luxury hotels has triggered widespread discussion online, with thousands of users sharing concerns and personal experiences from the hospitality industry. The controversy began after an Instagram user named Arpita posted a video describing what she called “three dirty things” she witnessed while working with several five-star hotels in India. Although she declined to identify any specific hotel brands, Arpita suggested the incidents involved some of the country’s most prestigious properties. “I can’t take names as I have worked with them but think of the top Indian hotels and you will know,” she wrote in the comments section. Her allegations quickly gained traction on social media, where many users expressed shock while others claimed they were not surprised by the incidents she described. The claims have not been independently verified, and no hotel chain has publicly responded to the allegations. Towels, Dishes and Buffet Food The first incident involved hotel bath towels. According to Arpita, she once witnessed a housekeeping employee use a guest’s used towel to wipe a toilet seat before sending the towel to the laundry department. “Carry your own towel, because one time I saw a housekeeping staff take the used towel and wipe the toilet seat with it, and then he gave it away for laundry,” she said. “I don’t know how some of you feel about it, but I find that really gross.” Her second claim focused on dishwashing procedures. Arpita alleged that she observed dishes emerging from a dishwasher with visible food particles and residue still attached. Instead of washing them again, she claimed a staff member wiped them manually and placed them back into circulation. “He just took that and wiped it off, and just kept it for use,” she said. The third allegation involved food preparation practices. According to Arpita, a chef accidentally dropped boiled potatoes onto a kitchen floor while preparing food for a buffet service. She claimed the potatoes were picked up, returned to the tray, transformed into mashed potatoes and later served to guests. “The kitchen floor is very dirty, mind you. He took those potatoes back into the tray, he made mashed potatoes out of it, and then he served it in the buffet,” she said. Industry Standards and Public Reaction The viral claims have reignited discussion about food safety and housekeeping standards in the hospitality industry. Luxury hotels generally operate under strict hygiene protocols, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines and food safety systems recommended by organizations such as the World Health Organization and national food regulators. Staff training, sanitation audits and routine inspections form a key part of these procedures. Despite those standards, the allegations resonated with many viewers. One user wrote: “As a former student visa holder in Melbourne, I can confirm that’s exactly how hotel housekeeping works! It’s a shame there’s a lack of trust.” Another commenter claimed to have worked in a major international hotel kitchen and described witnessing rats, recycled buffet desserts and poor food handling practices. “I’ve worked in a very big hotel kitchen too. It’s a global chain,” the user wrote. Others responded with humor. “I carry towels and my own food to the hotels. Next time I am planning to take my own room as well,” one user joked. While the claims remain unverified, the viral discussion highlights growing consumer interest in transparency, cleanliness and food safety standards across the hospitality sector.
