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NDTV
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"I'm Incredibly Petty": YouTuber Fakes Death To Secure Rs 4,300 Refund From Airline
British YouTuber and comedian Max Fosh has gone viral for his elaborate attempt to secure a $50 (approximately Rs 4,300) refund from an airline by faking his own death. In a recent vlog, the 30-year-old shared how he successfully requested repayment for a cancelled flight after staging his own death with legal documentation to back it up. He began by explaining that the airline - the name of which he omitted from the video - would only provide refunds in cases where the passenger had died. "I am embarking on this mission because I'm incredibly petty... It's the principle that I take issue with," the YouTuber said in the video titled "I Technically Died." In the vlog, Fosh explained that two months earlier, he had booked a flight that he ultimately couldn't take. When he tried to request a refund, he discovered "a cheeky legal clause that airlines use that lost of people fall foul of." "Airlines will only provide cash refunds if passengers are dead," the comedian shared. "So, I needed to die. This is a story of how I traveled to another country, held my own funeral, and was legally declared dead, all to get back 37.28 pounds [approximately $50] from the big bad airlines," he added. Fosh said that he contacted several foreign governments before he finally received a response from Seborga, which he explained to be a "self-declared principality" that claims it was "accidentally left out of the unification of Italy." "The town has operated as an independent nation with its own flag, currency and government. Despite not being recognized as an official independent nation, Seborga and its people fight every day for its independence and legitimacy," he said. Fosh went to Seborga on the grounds of a state visit with the "Princess" of the principality, Nina Menegatto. After she toured Fosh around, he told her about his quest for a refund, and she was willing to help him out. "My fight with a big airline seemed to resonate with the Princess, and Seborga's fight for independence. So she kindly agreed to sign a special, one-off death certificate," the content creator said. To further sell his elaborate scheme, Fosh hosted a faux funeral for himself, which was attended by three hired "mourners". He then gathered all the necessary documents, including the death certificate, to submit the refund application. "My hope is that the (airline) gets a lot of these and so they don't look at it for too long," Fosh said. Five days later, the YouTuber received an email from the airline agreeing to continue with his application. However, at this point, Fosh decided to consult with his lawyer, who advised him not to take any more steps to claim the money. "It's not fraud, but it is fraudulent," Fosh's lawyer said in a clip. "I normally would let you, but this time I really have to put my foot down," he added. The 30-year-old ended the vlog by saying that he followed the legal advice and ended his effort to get a refund. He also warned his viewers not to try the scheme themselves. Since being shared, Fosh's video has garnered more than 2.1 million views on YouTube.
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
YouTuber stages his own death to get a refund from airline
British youtuber and comedian Max Fosh staged his own death to claim a $50 refund for a cancelled flight. Fosh undertook the elaborate scheme out of 'pettiness' and 'principle' after discovering the airline only offered cash refunds to deceased passengers. He travelled to Seborga, a self-proclaimed principality in Italy, where Princess Nina Menegatto provided a special, one-off death certificate for entertainment purposes. After holding a mock funeral and submitting the documentation, the airline agreed to process his refund application. Fosh's lawyer advised him against claiming the money, deeming the act 'fraudulent,' leading Fosh to abandon the claim and warn viewers not to replicate the stunt.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
YouTuber sparks fierce debate after declaring himself legally 'dead' to get refund from airline
A popular YouTube star has sparked a fierce debate after he declared himself legally 'dead' so he could get a refund from an airline. Popular social media star and comedian Max Fosh, 30, from London, England, recently went viral after he revealed in a YouTube video that he had allegedly faked his own death because he wanted to get his money back on a flight he had missed. In the controversial video, which was shared earlier this week and already has almost two million views, he explained that he was initially told he wouldn't be able to receive a refund after he tried to cancel his flight reservation. But after doing some digging, he noticed in the fine print that the airline, which he opted not to name, said it will give a refund for a flight if the passenger died. So he cooked up a plan to try to get a death certificate from another country. 'The airline requires a death certificate but they don't state where the death certificate needs to come from,' Max explained in the video. 'Could I get myself a death certificate so I'd dead on paper? Could I go to another country and get a death certificate?' 'This is the story of how I traveled to another country, held my own funeral, and was legally declared dead all to get back $50.90.' A popular YouTube star has sparked a fierce debate after he declared himself legally 'dead' so he could get a refund from an airline Max added that he wasn't doing it for the money, but rather, 'to get back at the airline.' 'I'm incredibly petty, it's the principle that I take issue,' he continued. 'After doing some research I've realized that people have lost thousands of [dollars] because of these airlines.' He explained that he reached out to the 'press offices of major governments' from tons of countries. He then got a response from Seborga, 'a self-declared principality claiming to be accidentally left out of the unification of Italy.' 'The town operates as an independent nation with its own flag, currency and government,' he dished. '[They said that] due to these very unique circumstances they are happy to sign a document that says according to them technically I am dead.' So Max jetted off to Italy, rented a car, and drove to the small town of Seborga. There, he met with 'the Princess of Seborga' Nina Menegatto, who, after giving him a tour, went ahead and signed the death certificate. 'Thankfully my fight with a big airline seemed to resonate with the princess and Saborga's fight for independence, so she kindly agreed to sign a special one-off death certificate,' reflected Max. Max went as far as holding a fake funeral for himself, during which he 'hired' three fake mourners and asked his editor, Dave, to 'say a few touching words.' After that was said and done, he applied for a refund with the airline and sent them his 'death certificate' - and low and behold, it allegedly worked. 'It worked. I got an email from the airline [five days later] in which they agreed to continue my application for a refund and I've asked for my bank details,' he said excitedly to the camera. But Max decided to check with a lawyer before sending his bank information, and he soon realized that faking your own death to get an airline refund is 'fraudulent.' 'It's not fraud but it is fraudulent,' Max's lawyer could be heard telling him during a short clip of their phone call. In the end, he decided not to claim the money, and advised his viewers against trying something similar. '[My lawyer] said I really shouldn't do this. He basically told me off and said I mustn't claim the money,' he shared. 'So that is where I'm going to leave this. Please do not do this yourself at home.' The video quickly went viral, and viewers seemed divided over his tactic in the comment section. While many were amused and cracked jokes about it, others slammed him and pointed out that he spent more on getting to Serboga than he got back. 'Imagine faking your own death and then asking your lawyer if it's okay,' one user mused. 'Dude is so petty that he booked another flight in order to get a refund for a flight,' another wrote. 'I find it funny that flying to Italy probably costs more than you will get back from the refund, but I respect it,' someone else agreed. 'I pray for your lawyers,' read a fourth comment.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘I technically died': Man holds fake funeral, gets death certificate to claim ₹4,300 airline refund
YouTuber Maximilian Arthur Fosh, known to his fans as Max Fosh, shared a video in which he fakes his own death to get about ₹ 4,300 from an airline after it refused to refund him the fare for a missed flight. Titled 'I Technically Died,' the video shows how Fosh managed to get a death certificate, a fake funeral, and even a refund approval. However, in the end, he doesn't claim the refund money, and the content creator hilariously explains why. YouTuber Max Fosh faked his own death for an airline refund. (YouTuber/@MaxFosh) Fosh explains that each year, people lose money after airlines refuse to refund them. So, on principle, he wanted to try to get a refund from the airline he was supposed to travel with. On the airline's website, he finds out that the company refunds the money if the flyer is deceased. So, he starts by researching ways to be 'technically dead,' including ways to stop one's heart. However, his solution finally came in the form of the Principality of Seborga - a small Italian village that claims to be a micronation. Fosh visited the place to get a death certificate from the princess of the unrecognised nation and even held a fake funeral for himself. Once he gets the documents, he contacts the airline and receives a refund request form. However, throughout the video, he warns others not to try this stunt. Why didn't Max Fosh withdraw the refund amount? It is because his lawyer warned him that withdrawing the refund amount would be fraudulent. During a phone conversation, the lawyer says, 'It's not fraud, but it is fraudulent… Normally I would let you, but this time I really have to put my foot down.' Take a look at the entire video: What did social media say? An individual wrote, 'Max Fosh is probably one of the only people who actually read all of the terms and conditions just to save himself £37.28.' Another added, 'Dude is so petty that he booked another flight in order to get a refund for a flight.' Seveal others on social media expressed similar sentiments. A third expressed. 'They can't charge you for fraud if you're dead.' A fourth remarked, 'It's funny how he applied for a refund for himself from his death. Surprised no one else has picked that up.' Who is Max Fosh? The content creator is known for making videos on "loophole" stunts and social experiments. At the time of writing this report, his YouTube channel, which started in 2016, had over 4.69 million subscribers. Among his most popular videos are one in which he claimed he became richer than Elon Musk for seven minutes and another in which he found out the individual who was born in the same hospital as him 30 years ago.
Scotsman
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
18 influencers with shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe
From YouTube stars to TikTok sensations, here are just some of the 'influencers' with their own shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. | Getty Images From TikTok stars to YouTube creators, here are some of the social media influencers performing at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It is hard to escape social media in this day and age - even if you are heading to the Edinburgh Fringe to catch a few shows. And while you could choose to avoid shows by content creators – or influencers as they are also known – in doing so, you could potentially miss out on some of the best shows of the 2025 Festival. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For example, TikTok star Abi Clarke may be best recognised for her sketches of office workers Jill and Tracy, but her stand-up show (Role) Model received 4-stars from The Scotsman's reviewer last year, and it will return to the festival once again for 2025. YouTuber Max Fosh will also return to the Fringe, this time with the finished version of his show Loophole, while one of the platform's original creators Grace Helbig will appear with her stand-up routine Let Me Get This Off My Chest. And then there are the comedians who have found huge followings on various social media platforms, such as Daniel Foxx or Gianmarco Soresi. But with that in mind, here are 18 comedians you may recognise from doomscrolling who will appear during the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. Max Fosh Max Fosh With more than 4.66 million subscribers, Max Fosh is a hugely popular English YouTuber. He is perhaps best known for stunts such as tricking incoming arrivals at Gatwick airport in London with a large 'Welcome to Luton' sign but following his success with comedy online, Gosh has been touring the UK with his stand up. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Fosh's first Edinburgh Fringe performance was in 2022, while last year he appeared with his work in progress show Loophole, which he will bring back to the festival for 2025. Max Fosh will perform at the Fringe on Sunday, August 17 at Underbelly, Bristo Square - McEwan Hall (Venue 302). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Grace Helbig One of the original YouTubers, Grace Helbig has been a content creator since 2008. Her channel itsGrace has 2.6 million subscribers and she is known for working alongside Mamrie Hart on their This Might Get… channel. As well as being an influencer, Helbig has appeared in TV shows such as HBO Max's animated Jellystone! and is the host of a number of podcasts. The American content creator's Fringe stand-up show, titled Let Me Get This Off My Chest, will cover her career as well as her breast cancer diagnosis at 37. Grace Helbig will perform at the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Sunday, August 21 at Jack Dome at Pleasance Dome (Venue 23). There are also preview shows on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31. Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ziwe While she may be recognised for her sketch shows and her writing on television series such as Dickinson, American comedian Ziwe has also built up a massive following for herself on social media. From 'Baited with Ziwe' to her 'You'd Be an Iconic Guest' series on YouTube, Ziwe has been responsible for a number of viral clips on social media with guests from George Santos to Renee Rapp. With 1.2 million followers on TikTok alone, alongside her other talents Ziwe most certainly counts as an influencer. Ziwe will perform at the Fringe from Wednesday, August 20 until Saturday, August 23 at Pleasance One at Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Deep Turkish Web As part of Turkish Comedy Week, the brothers behind YouTube channel Deep Turkish Web will perform at the Edinburgh Fringe. With 1.47 million subscribers on the platform, they will bring their live comedy show to the festival. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Be advised, however, that the show will be entirely in Turkish. Deep Turkish Web will perform at the Fringe on Sunday, August 24 at Just The Sub-Atomic Room at Just the Tonic Nucleus (Venue 393). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Shabaz Ali In his debut comedy show, TikTok star Shabaz Ali – AKA Shabaz Says – will perform at the Fringe in 2025. Originally a chemistry teacher and now an author, with 2 million followers on TikTok Ali likes to give his audience a reality check when he sees videos of people flexing their trips to Dubai, fancy jewellery and more. Now he will bring his I'm Rich, You're Poor show to Edinburgh for the festival, peeling back the curtains on the 'perfect' lives we see on social media. Shabaz Ali will perform at the Fringe from Monday, August 11 until Saturday, August 23 at Studio Two at Assembly George Square Studios (Venue 17). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Gianmarco Soresi Gianmarco Soresi Though he is primarily a stand up comedian – unlike some of those on this list which are content creators first – Gianmarco Soresi has millions of followers across social media. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Whether it is his sketches on TikTok, clips of his crowdwork from shows or his podcast The Downside, the New York-based comedian has captured the attention of audiences around the world. His upcoming show marks his Edinburgh Fringe debut. Gianmarco Soresi will perform at the Fringe from Monday, August 18 until Sunday, August 24 at Monkey Barrel 3 at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Venue 515). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Abi Clarke Abi Clarke: (Role) Model | Pic: Dylan Woodley If you have TikTok, it is highly likely that you will have encountered Abi Clarke. With just under 1 million followers on the app, the English comedian is behind a number of viral videos such as her sketches about the lives of office workers Jill and Tracy. After a sell-out run last year, Clarke will return to the Fringe this year with her 4-star show (Role) Model as well as introducing audiences to a number of her favourite acts with Abi Clarke and Comedians Who Haven't Wronged Her. Abi Clarke will perform (Role) Model at the Fringe from Monday, August 4 until Wednesday August 6. She will also bring Abi Clarke and Comedians Who Haven't Wronged Her to the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Friday, August 8. Both shows will be held at Studio Two at Assembly George Square Studios (Venue 17). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Niall Gray Niall Gray has amassed more than 716.2k followers on TikTok through his comedy sketches which parody shows such as This Morning and A Place in the Sun. In addition, Gray is also a presenter on Capital FM and Strictly: It Takes Two. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As for what he will be up to at the Edinburgh Fringe, the English presenter will host comedy showdown Let The Best Man Win which will see comics compete to deliver the best improv best man's speech. Niall Gray will perform at the Fringe from Wednesday, August 13 until Sunday, August 17 at Just The Sub-Atomic Room at Just the Tonic Nucleus (Venue 393). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Jenny Tian Jenny Tian had enjoyed doing stand up since catching a performance by Ronny Chieng at her university, but it wasn't until lockdown that the Chinese Australian comedian found fame online. In posting funny videos on TikTok she gained enough of an audience to quit her job and pursue a comedy career, which has seen her appear on Taskmaster Australia. Now, after moving to London, Tian will head to the Edinburgh Fringe with her show Jenny's Travels. Jenny Tian will perform at the Fringe from Monday, August 11 until Sunday, August 24 at Studio Two at Assembly George Square Studios (Venue 17). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Kyla Cobbler Known for sharing her life with more than 429,000 followers on Instagram, Kyla Cobbler is an influencer as well as a comedian. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With online content that covers everything from her personal life to worldwide issues, Cobbler is well known for her storytelling style, which she will bring to the Edinburgh Fringe in August. Kyla Cobbler will perform at the Fringe from Wednesday, August 13 until Sunday, August 17 at Belly Laugh at Underbelly, Cowgate (Venue 61). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Daniel Foxx "My grandma describes herself as being in her 'twilight years' which I love because they're great films." | Contributed Another comedian whose sketches have seen them become a viral sensation online, Daniel Foxx's TikTok videos have seen him play a number of different characters – including middle class mums in his series called Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children which has since been turned into a book. During the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe, Foxx's show Villain received a 4-star review from The Scotsman, with one of his jokes even being named among the top 10 funniest of the last ten years of the festival. He will return in 2025 with a Work in Progress show. Daniel Foxx will perform at the Fringe from Tuesday, August 5 until Saturday, August 9 at CabVol 2 at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Cabaret Voltaire) (Venue 338c). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Alasdair Beckett-King Alasdair Beckett-King. A stand-up comedian before he is a viral sensation, Alasdair Beckett-King's sketch videos which make fun of everything from nineties adverts to Americans writing British characters have seen him gain plenty of online attention. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In addition to his comedy endeavours, either online or in person, Beckett-King is also the author of the Montgomery Bonbon series. Alasdair Beckett-King will perform at the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Monday, August 11 at King Dome at Pleasance Dome (Venue 23). There are also preview shows on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31. Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Tom Cashman Though he will best be recognised for his comedy and his time as the Taskmaster's assistant on the Australian version of the show, Tom Cashman has also been the subject of a number of viral videos which have seen him gain more than 357,000 followers on TikTok. Cashman will bring his show 2 Truths, 1 Lie and 17 Slight Exaggerations to this year's festival. Tom Cashman will perform at the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Sunday, August 24 at Monkey Barrel 2 at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Venue 515). There will also be a preview show on Thursday, July 31. Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Ali Woods If you are someone who spends time scrolling on either TikTok or Instagram, chances are you will have seen one of Ali Woods' viral videos on everything from randomly having adult thoughts to how straight men dress. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Someone whose social media is an extension of their comedy career, Woods' will perform at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. Ali Woods will perform at the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Sunday, August 24 at Friesian at Underbelly, Bristo Square (Venue 302). There are also preview shows on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31. Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Max Fulham Max Fulham as Smee with co-star Gordan the Monkey Having gained a large following and millions of likes on social media, comedian and ventriloquist Max Fulham will make his Edinburgh Fringe debut during this year's festival. Titled Full of Ham, the show will cover everything from self-service checkouts to the titular ham. Max Fulham will perform at the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Monday, August 25 at Friesian at Cellar at Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33). There are also preview shows on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31. Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Vittorio Angelone Vittorio Angelone Italian-Irish comedian Vittorio Angelone is no stranger to performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, with his debut performance at the festival in 2022 selling out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As for his social media presence, with more than 200,000 followers on TikTok and almost 7 million collective likes, clips from his comedy shows and his podcast, Mike & Vittorio's Guide to Parenting, often go viral online. Meanwhile, the Irishman will bring his show you can't Say Nothing any more to the 2025 Fringe with two additional shows having been added to the initial run. Vittorio Angelone will perform at the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Sunday, August 24. There will also be a preview show on Thursday, July 31. Performances will take place at Monkey Barrel 1 at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Venue 515) and McEwan Hall at Underbelly, Bristo Square (Venue 302). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Russell Hicks MC Russell Hicks Known for his viral Dear Diary video series on TikTok, comedian Russell Hicks will bring his work in progress stand-up routine to the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. Hicks may also be recognised from his time on Prime Video series Lovestruck High as well as ITV's Stand Up Sketch Show. Russell Hicks will perform at the Fringe from Tuesday, August 12 until Sunday, August 24 at The Ballroom at Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (Venue 170). For more ticket information visit the Edinburgh Fringe website. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kim Blythe Kim Blythe on stage | GICF Having found success on TikTok with almost 200,000 followers, Scottish comedian Kim Blythe will bring her second show to the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. Titled Cowboy, it follows Blythe's appearance at the Fringe last year which saw her win The Besties Emerging Talent Award.
