#MetGala2023: Cockroach spotted on red carpet, netizens say 'best dressed'
What's the story
Met Gala is of the most sought-after fashion events that have the who's who of the world gracing it.
However, among the many public figures, there was an unexpected and rather uninvited guest that grabbed the paparazzi's attention in a jiffy.
Well, we are talking about a cockroach that was spotted on the red carpet, who netizens think was the "best dressed."
Viral
The paparazzi captured a video that quickly became viral
On this year's Met Gala's blue and white carpet, a cockroach was spotted roaming (or should we say posing for the media?) around during the event.
Upon being noticed, it was photographed and videographed by the paparazzi, the video of which was then shared on Twitter and it went viral in no time!
Netizens flooded the comments section with their hilarious takes on it.
Twitter Post
App-'roaching' the carpet in full swing!
A cockroach makes its way through the #MetGala carpet.
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 2, 2023
pic.twitter.com/CHJLsYDIP8
Views
'Ok now THIS is the best outfit of the night'
Reacting to the viral video, a user wrote, "Ok now THIS is the best outfit of the night," while another commented, "Best dressed celebrity right here."
"Serving the best look of the night. The photographer makes her feel like the queen she is," said a netizen referring to the media personnel who followed the roach to take some more snapshots.
Twitter Post
'Cardi B and the Cockroaches' - we are rofl'ing!
Damn Cardi had a 3rd look? I’m usually a hater but I give props
— Holland Media (@HoIIandMedia) May 2, 2023
Twitter Post
Well, asking the designer's name is not enc'roaching', is it?
who's it wearing?
— feedme ⬆️ (@trickleupnyc) May 2, 2023
Twitter Post
'Roacher' that, Elyana!
By far the best look of the night, bravo
— élyana thierry (@elyanathierry) May 2, 2023
Short-lived
It was later reported that the cockroach was stepped on
The cockroach only enjoyed a short span of attention and fame, since it was later reported that it was stepped on.
"It is with deep sadness that we must report the #MetGala cockroach was stepped on. #RIP," read the tweet posted on the official handle of Variety.
Well, what a grand life it lived to make it to the Met Gala and die there!
Debut
Priyanka Chopra strikes a pose, Alia Bhatt makes a debut
Just like every year, Met Gala witnessed a host of celebrities and artists from across the world turning heads with their quirky, thematic garbs.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nick Jonas, Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Cardi B, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Billie Eilish were some of the many all-star figures present.
Alia Bhatt made her debut at the event and looked gorgeous.