From drinks, cellphones, and ashes to roses, fans have been throwing objects at artists at concerts lately. Recently, Pakistani singer Atif Aslam became the latest artist subject to unruly fan behaviour that has affected fellow singer Arijit Singh, Canadian rapper Drake, Bebe Rexha, Cardi B and more. An enthusiastic fan showered money on the Pakistani artist as he performed on stage. However, the singer’s response is winning hearts on the internet. 

The singer paused the show mid-way and called the fan up to the stage. Mr Aslam said, “My friend, Donate this money, don’t throw it at me, this is just disrespect to the money.”

The video was posted on X, formerly Twitter by user Faizi. The caption of the video reads, “”My friend, Donate this money, don’t throw it at me, this is just disrespect to the money” How calmly he requested and gave a message to the jahil pakistanis who made this thing a culture. What a man he his, one and only undisputed pakistani star whom you should admire.”

See the video here:

“My friend, Donate this money, don’t throw it at me, this is just disrespect to the money” How calmly he requested and gave a message to the jahil pakistanis who made this thing a culture. What a man he his, one and only undisputed pakistani star whom you should admire @itsaadee pic.twitter.com/KOSvUMvSha

— Faizi (@faizanriaz7_) October 24, 2023

Since being posted, the video has amassed more than 1.2 lakh views on X and has attracted several comments. 

A user wrote, “A true gentleman. Knows how to teach people a lesson without offending them.”

“Exactly. Even throwing money, putting it in mouth and giving it during wedding, especially baraat and Sangeet dances is such an insult to money,” another user wrote. 

“It’s a good and honest gesture still some people have something negative to say,” the third user commented. 

“Now thats a classy guy,” the fourth user remarked. 

“He’s a solid guy and I agree. You should never throw money. However rich you could be,” the fifth user commented. 

Former Miss World Contestant Sherika De Armas, who represented Uruguay in the Miss World competition in 2015, died on October 13 at the age of 26 after her battle with cervical cancer, as per a report in the New York Post. Ms De Armas had undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment. 

Her death sent shockwaves through Uruguay and around the world. “Fly high, little sister. Always and forever,” her brother, Mayk’ De Armas, said on social media. Miss Universe Uruguay 2022 Carla Romero, mourned that Ms De Armas was “too evolved for this world. One of the most beautiful women I have ever met in my life.”

“I will always remember you, not only for all the support you gave me and how much you wanted to see me grow, but for your affection, your joy, the friends we shared and that remain with me today”, Lola de los Santos, Miss Uruguay 2021, said while paying tribute. She also shared a set of pictures and videos to remember Ms De Armas.

The 26-year-old was not in the top 30 at the 2015 Miss World contest organised in China. However, she was “one of the only six 18-year-olds to compete” in the pageant.

In an interview with NetUruguay at that time, she had said. “I always wanted to be a model, whether a beauty model, an advertising model or a catwalk model. I like everything related to fashion and I think that within a beauty pageant, any girl’s dream is to have the opportunity to participate in Miss Universe. I am very happy to be able to live this experience full of challenges.”

She had also launched her make-up line and sold products related to hair and personal care known as Shey de Armas Studio. The model also devoted her time to the Perez Scremini Foundation, which treats children with cancer.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. “In 2018, an estimated 570,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide and about 311,000 women died from the disease. Effective primary (HPV vaccination) and secondary prevention approaches (screening for, and treating precancerous lesions) will prevent most cervical cancer cases,” they said on the website.

An elderly man in South Korea died of a heart attack after choking on a ”live octopus” dish, that is served as a local delicacy, the Independent reported. The incident happened on Monday in South Korea’s southern city of Gwangju when the 82-year-old man was relishing the delicacy. Notably, the dish named Sannakji comprises octopus seasoned with salt and sesame oil and served while the tentacle pieces are often still twitching or squirming.

However, when a sannakji became stuck in the man’s throat, fire station authorities in Gwangju were promptly alerted. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found the man in a state of cardiac arrest while choking. They initiated CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) but were unable to save him.

He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

This is not the first time such a death has occurred from the consumption of live octopus.

As per the Korea Herald, three died of asphyxiation from eating live octopus between 2007 and 2012, two others died in 2013 and a man in his 70s died in 2019.

Though the dish’s name translates to ‘live octopus’, the octopus is actually killed before serving, with its tentacles cut into portions, CNN reported. But it is served immediately after slicing, resulting in active nerve activity in the tentacles. That’s why the tentacles continue to wriggle on the plate for some time, causing it to appear alive.

Sannakji has also been described as among the world’s most dangerous foods, alongside the likes of poisonous pufferfish and bullfrogs.

Despite the risks, the dish is hugely popular in the country and many YouTubers and content creators are often seen sharing videos of themselves trying the dish.

People are advised to cut it into smaller pieces and chew thoroughly before swallowing. They should also refrain from consuming alcohol while trying the dish as intoxication might increase the likelihood of choking.

Sannakji shot to global fame, after an iconic scene from the 2003 South Korean movie ‘Oldboy’ showed actor Choi Min-sik’s character devouring a wriggling octopus alive at a sushi bar.