‘McRefugees’ lose restaurant shelter as Hong Kong battles third wave of Covid-19 cases

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As Hong Kong struggles to contain a third wave of Covid-19 infections, the government has ordered restaurants to close their dining areas and only offer takeaway services. The measure has forced hundreds of people who sleep overnight at 24-hour McDonald’s branches, so-called McRefugees, out onto the city’s streets.
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[@TheMingsee]

She sounds like a reasonable lady, saying it's okay if they don't let her stay, it is their property. I feel so sad for her

[@minson866]

She forced the guy leave his spot by stretching her leg all the way. Reasonable? Nah.

[@prep6746]

@@minson866 she apologized

[@minson866]

prepfn it was all planned she wanted dude off and she got what she wanted. I am not gonna she’s evil 👿 but her actions are not right. I bet the dude had story of his own.

[@jj1817]

@@minson866 but she wanted sleep she didn't do it on purpose she just wanted to lie down she apoligized after

[@jj1817]

@@minson866 she didn't do it on purpose

[@trudyfox938]

This is terribly sad for an elderly person to live out their last days like this.

[@vivianm8174]

She says she has a home, only goes back to shower and change clothes. I don't understand why she doesn't sleep at home.

[@youngz13o]

Allen Iekanjika you idiot, cant have it both ways, they are an autonomous region. Its the HKsar govt that let them down

[@awesomedarkstalker4991]

@Allen Iekanjika imagine thinking china is communist

[@pikarat_nova]

Allen Iekanjika China is only communism in name but mostly capitalism and a mix of “Chinese socialist” by practice since the death of Mao. Ideally, a fully communist country can’t ever be put to practice

[@leithx7595]

@@vivianm8174 Me too. This story does not make sense.

[@cheftom8735]

We can’t educate young people, can’t take care of old people. Middle aged people are going to work everyday and constantly worried about getting fired. What’s going on with our society?

[@bingqizhou6339]

哪个社会不这样？除非你去农村种地

[@Food-Dharma]

Maybe we’re having our priorities all wrong as a society? That’s just my humble view.

[@dannydestroyer4372]

Young people should educated at home with their parents, their parents should taking cares of their parents and young people would respect them their parents by watching their parents taking care their parents like endless cycle of Uroboros

[@bingqizhou6339]

@@dannydestroyer4372That's too idealistic. Go look for bad parenting on KZbin.

[@TheChickenRiceBowl]

The .1% are destroying the world and genociding humanity for their own short term satisfaction.

[@safi.4537]

Seems like she's extremely traumatized by the home invasion & because of the FEAR of "them"returning, she has abandoned her home/residence. 😒

[@Carolus_Tsang]

This is why violent protests and riots are despicable. If you want to protest you could do civil disobedience or boycotts. No need to damage other's properties. Those Hong Kong protesters could have drawn more sympathy worldwide and locally for their cause if they would just respect the peace when protesting and not damage property or harm people.

[@lilaclizard4504]

normally people in that setting sell the property & move into a new home instead of living on the streets where the risk of attack is FAR higher! There's clearly more to this story than she is sharing

[@eduardochavacano]

you do not know that. Sadly this video is just for public amusement.

[@JasonFolk07]

I was thinking that to its a err feeling not to many can srug it off maybe that was the case either way she deserves a home! Not a bench

[@Tamara-kx4qy]

@@JasonFolk07 she has a home and chooses not to go to it tho . How is the streets any safer ? She is better off at home 😑 Her own children told her to go home and she wanted her children to get her an apartment 😠 when she can just get new locks placed on her house she is being absolutely ridiculous If she can eat fast foods all day then clearly she can afford her own place ... Something isn't right here I think she could just be scamming panhandler 🤨

[@sal-fw6xj]

Breaks my heart ... she literally looks like my grandma and she is around the same age ..someone need to help her ..and shame on her kids for refusing to help her clean her house... can this reporter set up a “go fund me “ for her!!

[@Paulach1n]

What if she was horrible to her kids

[@sal-fw6xj]

Paula C. Lin just cause your parent is horrible to you , doesn’t mean you should let them be homeless. They still raised you for 18 years ... no one is perfect at being a parent. We learn and we live with mistakes .

[@mathildaapril1175]

@@sal-fw6xj , NOT all parents raise their kids. Some parents just have the title. They throw their kids to relative to take care of the kids. We don’t really know this old woman’s relationship with her children.

[@patmoh4204]

I pity her daughter, because her personality is not condusive to close relationship, a taker, not a giver.

[@johndesade126]

@@patmoh4204 But what made her taht way? We o not know the whole story!

[@Frank-gs3kf]

Modern societies should be taking care of older people. It's a sad sad sight, she's 81, could be our grandma.

[@usgovernment4299]

Agreed

[@parthchaudhary7186]

@@lwacc what if they don't have children

[@garciaroberto4436]

parth chaudhary Then she should have saved some earnings from what she worked in her early life. I have seen so many homeless guys in Australia bought ciggies and alcohol right away after getting the Centrelink payment. Sometimes it’s not the problem of the government but the people themselves.

[@parthchaudhary7186]

@@garciaroberto4436 maybe someone lost his property dur calamity then what will you do especially old people I cannot say about young ones but old people cannot work and they need help sometimes

[@cesarco3905]

@@timetimetime3985 cccccc-çv

[@cardinals22]

3rd wave..? Weak. We, Americans, have avoided a second wave... Because our first one hasn't ended... 😭

[@Acarya-k]

yes its because some of you guys don't wanna wear mask

[@rosenia5409]

Yeah I agree, we have a lot of idiots.

[@foxyrider3424]

this hit American very hard for not wearing mask

[@rc....]

No difference if you call it 5th or 9th wave, as long as there are no solutions and it's all over the world, its still the 1st wave.

[@joeyjoey22]

In the meantime Trump is busy pointing fingers at China, that has reopened a long time ago. 😭 China is much more densely populated than many parts of US and even they have managed to contain it. I'm afraid if US doesn't get their act together soon and work collectively, this thing will drag on for a very long time

[@Splexsychiick]

This is so depressing. This old lady deserves better. A safe place to sleep and health food.

[@chapter1762]

She is a hoarder . her home is full junk

[@Splexsychiick]

@@chapter1762 even if true. I still feel the same way.

[@massivefins2597]

@@chapter1762 she was very clean dude, a hoarder would have 5 bags with her...

[@chinyankeat]

There's another video of her, she has 2 properties

[@garaldtao1801]

Her kids must be her biggest disappointment in her life!?!

[@kristof9695]

The police too, all law enforcement are the same, no money = don't care

[@firedup692]

@but2star living on the streets, she needs to be tough to survive.

[@jk12324]

@@firedup692 Being tough doesn't excuse lack of common decency. I pity the situation she is in, but she gives off the vibe that she went through life with an obnoxious sense of pride and entitlement. We don't know why her kids have left her be. It could be that she treats everyone around her like dirt and she drove them away herself. There are 2 sides to every story and I'm more curious to why she chose to live on the street instead of cleaning up a messy home.

[@jiaxuan4726]

@@jk12324 no matter how obnoxious she might be, she's still her children's mother.

[@itsalltakenup]

but2star that’s just a HK-er’s way of talking.

[@eminentgold]

Her home must be so bad that she rather sleep outside. Really curious situation. She is technically not homeless.

[@androidone4808]

I feel sorry for her that her flat was burgled. But she probably collected loads of junk from the street and stuffed her public housing flat to the brim. Why else she wouldnt go back to her flat?

[@dickydoggy9026]

may be she forgot to mention bed bugs a plentiful inside her flat.

[@tsarnicholasii419]

@@drprincealibreakingpoint2181 But that doesn't mean every individual in the country is a middle class or 1st class member, eventhough Hong Kong is rich they still have to deal with poverty.

[@user-yn8xm3vg5l]

@@drprincealibreakingpoint2181 I can't imagine how heartless you are. You saw this video and you're complaining about this destroying HK's image? hah. HK's image deserves to be destroyed and people ought to find out about the abysmal conditions of coffin homes. I'm so shocked by the lack of humanity - karma will come back to u and hopefully when u need help, people will just laugh at u

[@Han-rq3yq]

@@drprincealibreakingpoint2181 have been to HK and I don't think HK has THE best social welfare system.

[@AnarinaTV]

I feel sad for grandma. Her children abandoned her. Is she qualified to stay in a state-run home for the elderly?

[@Ghphones2023]

There is a long wait for government run homes in Hong Kong.

[@chapter1762]

She is a hoarder . her home is full junk

[@ellamacleod2901]

chapter 17 so? Her children are young and more able than their mother, they are capable of helping her manage her belongings.

[@chapter1762]

@@ellamacleod2901 if u watch hoarder show before , everything is gold to them. Dont throw away angrily and u r not my daughter anymore. Hoarder would repeat the same behavior after emotional distress

[@andreiamrlm9435]

@@chapter1762 she said that people went to her house and trashed everything? Are you even watching the same thing as me? Im confused. She called the police and they said aince it was a burglary she had to figure out herself what was missing in the house and then call the authorities. The place was such a mess because of the burglary that she couldn't do that herself and no one helped her. Why do you need to be so mean

[@anthonyshi7892]

A lady of pride. Never throwing away her honor no matter what she has been through. Never hurting others to get by. I truly respect that because even if you lose everything and everyone, your honor will never be lost unwillingly if you never give up on it.

[@camaraderie1897]

It's sad to see that a lot of people are directly blaming her kids. You guys have to see the other videos that show the properties she owned. The homes are not "destroyed", they're just full of literal trash and moldy food items that a person can't even move comfortably. Imagine if you're forced to live in an environment like that, forced to live in a home that's practically never cleaned, full of insects and rodents, and were fed moldy food. If this was in the US, people would immediately call for Child Protection Services. Anyone can have a child, but not everyone is fit to be a parent.

[@nuunuu246]

I think she is scared to go back to the house.

[@xAlecto]

i think so too. there isnt the fully story being said, but even if what she said is true, doesn't mean we should lose compassion for her or others in her situation...

[@karenmbbaxter]

Agree. I hope there is some Government Agency in H.K. watching this and a group of people go in a clean her place up and a female even sleeps in her loungeroom for one night to show her there is nothing to be afraid of......I have heard people live in their car in the U.S. even with their house never being broken into. It's a mental illness that needs to be addressed here.

[@ayoayo1044]

And her own children wont even help her at least clean the place

[@bericpaye4467]

Karen Baxter they are watching and they don’t care. I think you are very illusional and very cliche

[@chapter1762]

She is a hoarder . her home is full junk

[@rnbnart]

I can’t believe she has kids who didn’t help her. That’s terrible.

[@theojaya7798]

Her kids probably hate her, you can't judge someone when you don't know their whole story. Just sayinh

[@zzz-nj7qk]

Every stories like this always have the victim card used to the brim. She might have not been the brightest parent for her kids. There's a reason to everything. Don't just trash the kids off of that judgment. If your mom kept landing herself in debt and kept asking for money she wouldn't even pay back, what would you do in that scenario? Your finances aren't exactly great because you're on the "grind." Use your head.

[@zikyzaky2325]

@@zzz-nj7qkwell ur right but I also have seen someone who kicked their parents out of their house right after they got the house ownership just because their partner said so. I said some people not everyone who abandoned their parents. Pardon my bad English

[@thuynguyen-wk9cg]

Speaking from someone whom has not talked to my mother in years, there are most likely reasons why she has no adult kids to take care of her. Rushing to judge her kids for not doing anything for her is ridiculous when you don't know what could have happened is just wrong. Just because a person gave birth to another person does not make them a loving mother.

[@dracolnyte]

what if she was the one that neglected her children first? abused them, lied to them, did them wrong, or even tried to harm them? based on her conversation with her neighbour, she seems like the type thats always causing trouble then goes into denial.

[@MegumiHayashida]

It breaks me that we actually have enough resources, shelters and even empty buildings in order to help these poor souls yet we rather blame them for being victims of their own misery. Meanwhile there are billionaires who could solve global issues but hey capitalism is more valuable over human lives apparently? Our society is a total failure. Mankind failed. We have failed.

[@cloudyp1nk]

These billionaires could donate 50k and that would be enough to help the homeless.

[@yewtubez]

maybe they already do. i'd say the government should bare the brunt of the responsibility tho

[@mccari09]

Because communism is so much better

[@Pendragon981]

So very true

[@gongduh]

Throwing money at people doesn’t solve issues. It may for the short term, but not for the long term. Wealth is a mindset

[@macsonc5904]

"I don't want to lose face." The most Asian/Chinese thing ever. Honestly if she needs help she should just ask for it.(don't know how much the Hong Kong government and people can help her though)

[@Drownedinblood]

Because other people don't care about reputation either...

[@lukefroberto]

She won't get any help because she already owns an apartment/flat and clearly has enough money to eat (and even buy cigarettes)! Not wanting to lose face is just an excuse, she doesn't qualify for a handout given her circumstances.

[@AlphineWolf]

@@lukefroberto all she wants is to get connected to help that can help her put her apartment back to rights. That isn't asking much. But noooo the hk cops are too busy emulating American cops cuz daddy ccp said so

[@AlphineWolf]

More like she gave up asking. She did ask for help and was told to tally her possessions and then file a report. They could have given her a number to call for help. Just connect her with people that can help

[@omni5640]

@@AlphineWolf dont blame the cops they have no authority in helping her out in welfare matters. Blame the rampant free market capitalism that emulates the US that benefits the few while leaving the poor in the dust. Dont even try rope the CCP in this. They have no say in economic matters in HK.

[@kaiwoo7585]

Everyone is saying how she has a home but doesn’t live in it because it’s vandalized and she could just clean it up but doesn’t realize how she is 81 her home is probably messed up really badly and she’s weak at 81 her children isn’t gonna help her the police isn’t gonna help her she has to deal with it and move on there isn’t anything to do about that situation

[@mizukienriquez3197]

Hmmm...

[@blackricw6495]

It's how hong kong works sadly. Once ur hands stop moving ur mouth stops moving.

[@WilliamDezunchd]

if she is able to literally sleep on the streets i think she can move a few things off her bed

[@anthonychan3336]

I feel kinda strange too. I mean can't she call well fare workers to help? Charity workers? I am sure they are more than happy to assist her.

[@blackricw6495]

@@anthonychan3336 sadly there are just 1 too many of these ppl in hong Kong. Once u stop working ur mouth stops chewing. Lots of old ppl in their 80s and 90s have to collect card board just to survive off bread they can barely afford.

[@loyalsmith9795]

Sounds like this elderly woman chooses not to stay in her home .... she goes home to clean up and change clothing, but does not stay because home needs to be cleaned up and it makes her sad to stay there. She sounds reasonable, except for her reasoning for choosing the dangers of sleeping on the streets versus making space in her home to sleep. 😢

[@uraverageteen396]

Loyal Smith it’s s sad

[@jenho7937]

Her "home" may be a cage unit. She may get some old age pension (small amount). Alot of people that live in cage homes spend their time outside. Who can live in a spot the size of a coffin day and night?

[@dinosaur8825]

Probably because being outside makes her feel more alive.

[@JohnnyLee-ki3dl]

Where is her family? Her kids should take care of her.

[@rc....]

Didn't you see how she was not easy to get along when she chose to insult the man she kicked and only apologized after he strongly reminded her who was actually at fault? They probably tried taking care of her until they had enough of her.

[@MamaBanana]

So easy to say when you don’t know what type of mother she was growing up.

[@luka3174]

Mama Banana I’mm guessing she must have been abusive, even the worst kids would help their mother in need.

[@rc....]

@@MamaBanana We know what kind of woman she is now, rude, lazy and mean.

[@JohnnyLee-ki3dl]

Doesn’t matter she did gave birth, I am sure she fled milk and changed their diapers. They owed her and that will never change.

[@xlartanislx]

Her children are disgraceful - how could you let your mom live like this?

[@chapter1762]

She is a hoarder

[@katerinadicamella]

@@chapter1762 you sure? Then the burglar must be extremely dumb!!

[@wallabing]

I want to hear the entire truth first, I've seen many parents that are disgraceful too.

[@rc....]

7:03

[@KJ_2020]

Don't worry, their day will come too.

[@wulung5943]

Everyone makes mistakes. Give her a break, She is old now.

[@candied.crabapples]

What mistake did you think she made? She lost her home

[@matthewmelange]

3:00 Did she lose her home? She mentioned her place was broken into and burglarized. She said she still goes back to change clothes and wash her hair but how horrible was her place that she willingly sleeps in McDonalds & park benches instead of going home? I really want to sympathize with this woman but she essentially is just refusing to file a police report. I think there may be something wrong with her cognitively speaking, like Alzheimer's. She claims to have a home but refuses to go there. She is incapable of filing a police report. She claims to have children yet they don't help her. Even when she walks up to the bench she sleeps on she moves other people's stuff and claims its her spot. There has to be more to this story.

[@candied.crabapples]

Matthew Melange who knows - she said her place got trashed due to burglary but she had no way of knowing what’s missing and her children aren’t willing to help. I’m sure there’s more to the story but that’s what we are presented with. Still sad, nonetheless.

[@matthewmelange]

Yeah the reporter should've asked to see her home. Because apparently her home is so trashed that she would rather sleep in a McDonalds or public bench rather than at home. That's why I don't believe this story.

[@candied.crabapples]

Matthew Melange and she goes back to shower. She seems considerate though, not making a mess in public and she’s not begging for $$.

[@RET-2-GO]

This literally brings me to tears when you see an a elderly woman her age in the streets.

[@blitzforce]

You guys really shouldnt victimize her as she is no saint at 6:50, she saw that there is someone sitting there when she sat down and still step on him.

[@TheMangolink]

wish i could help this old lady, but her story about how she became homeless seems a bit iffy. If she's speaking the truth, she'd rather be homeless than repair her home after it was burglarized. I suspect there is something more going on, perhaps domestic abuse, or some other issue that is preventing her from returning to her previous home. Honestly, though, it is just pure speculation and there are countless possible reasons to why she is in the situation she is in right now. I hope this video serves as a reminder to appreciate what we have and that many others in the world do not have it as comfortable as we do. Thanks for coming to my TedTalk.

[@thetearsofjungkook4985]

i was thinking the same

[@TheXeeman]

I think you are onto something. She also phrased that she never wants to lose face, an important aspect in asian culture. The story of burglary was probably made up to save face.

[@meichin7535]

Yeah... was thinking the same too. There must be something more than just burglary. Maybe she knows the people who did what they did to her home. She has children but doesnt seek their help. Strange. She actually feels safer sleeping in the open than at home... really strange....

[@gozer825]

It’s possible she’s schizophrenics. The way she talks is a little on the cookoo side. I know of elderly who are from very well off family but wander around due to delusional reasons.

[@firedup692]

Maybe she has problems with the neighbours.

[@theassweets4274]

This is so sad... I was raised by my grandparents and I would do anything to have them back. I hope someone will take care of her.😭💔

[@RayMak]

Really hope the government will try to allocate some place for them to stay.

[@lukefroberto]

She has a house.

[@douglei4413]

If you watch the video, she already said she refused government handouts

[@ahmedkitovaheer5402]

Yeah maybe don’t insta comment

[@jw2178]

I think she is more heartbroken than homeless. She may feel so bad about her children more, because they do not even want to give a help!

[@lovelylillie7869]

I dont think she was out walking the dog when it happened. I think something horrible happened to her there. She feels safer in public, poor little old lady. I'm gonna pray for her.

[@rc....]

7:03 For those who feels sorry for this old lady, watch this part and wonder why she is alone. She didn't mean it? Look at where her feet were, she knew someone was sitting there. Did she try to ask politely?

[@whosspyingonme]

She has a home.but is too offended to clean it up after being trashed from.a burglary..and her children won't help her to clean it up..so she must feel dejected....

[@jonspencer8324]

this old lady’s homelessness issue can be solved easily with some help from social workers and support workers.

[@melt9863]

Why can’t she clean her apt slowly a little bit a day ? I don’t understand why she wouldn’t clean it herself and would rather sleep on a bench ?

[@rc....]

​@@melt9863 Exactly! what's wrong with these people who just want to feel sorry for her? She didn't mention that it was a monetary issue she couldn't handle herself, she didn't say it was too heavy. Unless we can see how bad her apartment really is, its hard to say. She said she would wash her hair there. She was it was messy. I understand Cantonese. So she is able and strong enough to carry bags and definitely resilient enough to sleep outside, she can't clean her apt slowly?

[@rc....]

@doomscyte sure...that was so much "simpler" lol

[@rc....]

@doomscyte I have no problem with what you said lol, just thought it was funny when you thought what you said was "simpler", I must have a simpler understanding of the word " simpler". Don't you worry, lots of people are familiar with toxic personalities and it's not that they refuse, there are those who emote more than looking at facts. Just go to 7:03 and her personality and attitude are more apparent.

[@yx8846]

Why not help her to clean her house, rather than spend a day filming how sad she was on the street? With the budget and man-hours?

[@chapter1762]

She is a hoarder . her home is full junk

[@saskia6308]

Exactly!

[@klaviergavin5401]

I can't remember, but there is a policy in journalism that the reporters can't interfere with their interviewee's situation. It can be analogous to police tampering with evidence.

[@massivefins2597]

she doesn't have a house dude... she HAD an apartment...

[@calisahardy4845]

I was thinking the same thing! I watched that part three times thinking I'd missed something.

[@seanlingham5254]

I've been to a McDonalds late at night in Sham Shui Po District. There were like 6-7 Mcrefugees in that outlet alone. Some of the McDonalds staff actually gave them food for their dinner.

[@clhxlicious]

that’s so nice of them. the staff in this video saying bye bye to the old lady too. can tell they actually treat her very well

[@user-lt8vw4fe4w]

You got a picture of who she is by the way she forced the sleeping man out. She blamed the Police and her children for not helping her and why she ends up as a McRefugee. Her children know her better than anyone.

[@maurish8043]

She is toxic tbh the way she acts and talk you clearly get a picture how she treat her children

[@user-lt8vw4fe4w]

@@maurish8043 Yeah exactly.

[@openlc555]

This is a tough 81-year old woman. Sad as it is, she is surviving on the street because she accepts this as her fate. Overwhelming sadness and bitterness is particularly hazardous for a homeless person's mental strength.

[@estelle1658]

Sad when she mentioned karma. She must have felt that she deserves all these n resigned to fate.

Sad. No different in the US. Homelessness is rampant.

[@leeandrew2682]

kids in HK: do some community service and get her place cleaned up please

[@sketchydustin8372]

she doesn't have a place man...

[@bobitotime6991]

I thouht she said her place got trashed and she didnt want to live there since

[@goliaboi]

Most kids can barely take care of themselves.

[@yuyongbin]

all they know is fight for freedom

[@factisfact9426]

It’s children like hers that makes the world a cruel place..how disappointing!

[@JasonHaGaming]

There could be a deeper meaning and or reason on why her children didn’t help. From the way she acts, she feels entitled and selfish, and if she raised her kids that way then that would be why, you reap what you sow.

[@JasonHaGaming]

There are always two sides of a story

[@skylaralexis7699]

I’m guessing she was an abusive parent to her kids and kept abusing them into adulthood which is why they left her to her own devices. At 81 and after all she’s been through, she still hasn’t changed, still entitles, selfish, abusive and inconsiderate. I’m guessing that’s the reason why.

[@geoff1121]

small life, big ego. Just look at how she treats the guy sitting next to her. At 81 she's still playing a proud victim. I feel sorry for her mindset, not her situation. She doesn't even ask for government subsidy, just to save face. Come on.

[@factisfact9426]

Okay. I get your point. Maybe there are two sides to the story.

[@andreakazyncski4518]

I hope that someone could stand up to help her out. My heart is 💔 when i see this kind of situation.

[@firedup692]

@@drprincealibreakingpoint2181 she mentioned she does not want to burden the government.

[@xuexue6271]

Breaking Point children

[@marylee4510]

Scmp should have delve deeper into the story and find out why she won't return to her home.

[@marylee4510]

@@theeas5390 just because it a mess you can clean up your own home. Would you rather be homeless than repair or clean up your own home.

[@Alexander-rg2wb]

Scmp should just HELP the best you can and STOP THE DRAMA AS MOST PEOPLE DEMANDS

[@captainteemo9237]

The EAs nope her children doesnt help her. She is too old to do all the work

[@Cecilia-]

They most likely won't cause her story was probably made up to "save face" and can't be verify. Scmp can reach out to government assistance services but they don't cause it is most likely a made up story by the grandma. I love the grandma and I feel awful for her but there is definitely way more to this story (if she actually have a home) then being portrayed.

[@Puffpiemi]

@@marylee4510 She's 81, her house has been vandalized to the point she can't get entry, plus with no help from anyone. There is probably more to this story, you can just assume she just doesn't want to repair or clean but its abit assumptious.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

I will let her live with me. Contact me.

[@1121317252]

That’s nice of you and all but I doubt they’ll let people in to the us from china

[@AllWowNoPlay]

@@1121317252 How do you know OP lives in the US?

[@1121317252]

Layton T. Read my comment again please 😭

[@AllWowNoPlay]

@@1121317252 OP: Original Poster, or Commenter. You suggested that OP lives in the US, therefore, I was asking how you knew that was the case.

[@1121317252]

Layton T. No clue what you’re talking about. But I was saying that they won’t let chinese citizens into the us.

[@tsunami8248]

She really shines for 81 I am impressed. I hope everything will be better for her

[@arthurdanielles4784]

Hong Kong has a transient population, one that has existed for decades. A longer living aging population increases the issues on how to protect the elderly. Many are set in their ways, their lives disrupted by the violence that has wrecked Hong Kong (China) with a lot of them fearing for their lives unable to understand how just out of diapers KIDS can be allowed to do what they did leaves many of the elderly extremely vulnerable, worried, homeless, desperate. Now with the added terror of the Covid 19 epidemic ? Locals have to come up with some form of provisional shelter providing protection, a roof over their heads and food/medical et

[@goliaboi]

The "homeless" elderly problem existed well before the riots. Nice try?

[@danlouie352]

But she isn't homeless. She is afraid to go back to her apartment.

[@DivineAtheistWannabe]

This is really sad. She looks like the sort of person that would be my aunty

[@user-kf2jm1yv4c]

This makes me so sad. I hate seeing the elderly like this. Breaks my heart.

[@Forever_Soul]

It so sad to see that at her age she's living like that.If that was my mother, i will never leave her alone no matter what my situation is

[@jeanyuen8547]

For a woman of 81 its terrible to have to live like this, she is so strong so sad she has no one to look after her in her old age.

[@estherlam1822]

She said she got a home but she just went there for baths, and that her children wouldn't help her clean up the house to make it livable, so... what is this about?! She's not homeless, she just does not want to go home!

[@jb_2710]

right? this is the comment I'm looking for. She chose the street life, the street life didnt chose her. Also, where's her mask..the interviewer should've asked her to wear one.

[@ayoayo1044]

She probably cant. Like you said its not livable and she probably feels unsafe to be there as an old woman. She called the police twice and no one came and she called her kids and no one came so now she probably doesnt feel safe there cause if it happened again no one would come to help.

[@mskojimon]

Everyone have their own story why they became homeless. We as outsider shouldn't judge how or why they been into this situation. I hope this lady will ask for help one day, because I am sure someone is willing to help her if she give them a chance.

[@PP-vf1kx]

Hinano Ko ...some people enjoy the vagabond life

[@andremp03]

That's someone grandmother! So heartbreaking for someone in their later years to be going through this

[@davidtea3850]

Foreigners only see freedom issue in HK while Poverty, Housing and Access to healthcare are the real major concerns for majority of Hongkongers. It’s heartbreaking to see lots of elders collecting waste papers, working as street cleaner, doing several shifts in restaurant.

[@Fstop313]

I rarely cry but whenever anything bad happens to old people it makes me want to cry.

[@theMerovingianMan]

The world we live in where we dont look after the old. We all deserve to die.

[@jb_2710]

Speak for yourself and your comment likers🤣

[@theMerovingianMan]

@@jb_2710i hope you have to experience this in your life. Clown

[@nabilahkusoffi6258]

I am glad McD workers treat her kindly..Some places dont even let u enter if u wear different

[@emiortiz795]

Bless all these people around the world, the homeless and the needy.

[@andrewk6817]

I really feel sorry for the lady why dont the kids take are of her mother .Maybe she has problem with the kids that's why she is in the street.

[@Unan1mouz]

81 & homeless... I cant really bare the thought of my parents or myself not having a home to go to at such an old age!! :((

[@angelxtasy]

Why would her children not help her, thats just sad. Shes your mother who gave birth, nurture, took care of you, and brought you up. No matter what you can do, you must do what you can the least. Corona has made it even harder for everyone, as if it wasnt hard enough. I feel so bad for her. My heart goes our to her.😭

[@taammyyx3]

I feel deep sadness when I watch an elderly person, living their days alone. 🥺

[@TheMingsee]

She should get help, clean up her home and stay in there

[@yuciehayashi266]

Except she called the police twice and they wouldnt care. I bet she called her kids several times too and they didn't care enough.

[@14Jezka831]

I believe someone out there would care enough to help this woman. Her children should be ashamed of themselves.

[@Bootstataboots]

Her own children won't help her which is the worst part.

[@Maacccc..]

i hope there's an branch of the goverment that taking care of the elder's.. a place that they can stay.. then they have a small handy craft shop. so they can earn and spend the time doing some thing

[@Cecilia-]

There is. My bf works in a homeless hostel. The problem is they will need verify her story, why she is homelesss, and does she actually need their help. Maybe she is mental illnesses and is better off with psychological services than a hostel service. Her story has too many holes.

[@SabrinaLovesPuffins]

@Ceci lia whats the significance of mentioning your bf works there

[@Cecilia-]

@@SabrinaLovesPuffins cause OP mentioned "i hope there is a branch of gov that takes care of elders" and I said there is and they do exist. I know of one personally cause my bf works in one.

[@PP-vf1kx]

Mac Mac where art thou when I need thee

[@jacquelineho8623]

This is painful to watch. I wish we could help her in some way.

[@winxaprodavlog8059]

My heart broke down and feel pity for here. I can't imagine seeing my mom in that situation.

[@itsbritneybyotch7471]

Bruh imagine that guy swearing at her calling himself a man oh and she raised her kids but her kids never do the same thing?

[@rc....]

its britneybyotch LEARN TO LOOK AT FACTS. She kicked him first, not accidentally! Her first reaction when confronted was attacking HIS manhood, THEN only apologized reluctantly. DID YOU NOT SEE WHO STARTED THE PROVOCATION FIRST AND HOW SHE ESCALATED IT? HE DID NOT CALL HIMSELF A MAN, SHE QUESTIONED HIS MANHOOD. YOU MENTIONED SHE RAISED HER KIDS...How do you know her kids ARE NOT raising their kids? They are not paying her back yes you can make that argument, BUT did you know for a fact if she was nice to her own mom too??? 7:02 look at the entire interaction. 3:26 to see what a Karen she was, her place was messy, I understand Cantonese. she said it was messy, it was not like it cost money or it was trashed, she just refused because she felt her children should do it. SHE MADE A CHOICE TO SLEEP OUTSIDE, SHE HAS AN APARTMENT. With your username, not really surprised that you would take side with a Karen.

[@ThumbdownMan]

Her fault she's at where she's at. She dont mind. You mind.

[@itsbritneybyotch7471]

@@ThumbdownMan okay but idc, I'm just mad

[@itsbritneybyotch7471]

@@rc.... pfft I'll be laughing if your husband swearing at you and wanted to beat you up

[@hklpoole]

@@itsbritneybyotch7471 Omegalul Normie logic is fun to laugh at.

[@steviewonders1314]

So sad ……… why children treat this Popo like that ? My heart wrenched, my eyes got spicy, nose got sniffy watching this ..

[@sisthatsthetea1229]

Please everyone, if you can stay at home,please do and wear masks and don't go out uneccesarily, so that people like her don't have to suffer through another wave and lose whatever support they can because of another wave. Please donate and volunteer to help during such hard times, we must stand together and show kindness in such difficult times.

[@TheDuccky]

This turned out more depressing than I imagined

[@karensimplyadventurous7305]

I felt really sad for the old lady. Its really heartbreaking!

[@MrShuffleRocks]

I felt kinda sorry for her up till the point when she said "i dont want to lose face". Clearly there are some underlying issues with her. She even placed her feet at the guy later on, it was clearly on purpose. I've seen some older folks in my country also do this tactic on the bus or public transport in a bid to get the other person to move away. Of course the guy was pretty rude as well, but she did not seem sincere at all.

[@xAlecto]

it's a cultural mindset, the 'save face' mentality. while i am not from any asian countries, i have heard this in regards as a chinese mindset (and i believe other countries but the only one im sure about is china, so i don't want to assume beyond that). say what you want, but recognize that there are different ideals and cultural 'norms' across the world --even if it seems strange or isn't right. (to put it out there: i dont agree with the mindset, im just saying that it exists because cultural "norms")

[@thecook8964]

She's so marginalized & invisible- Mabey she is trying for some sort of contact, negative is better than nothing, with other humans

[@lukefroberto]

Agree.

[@salomelau]

@@xAlecto I'm a Chinese living in a Western country, and I've definitely seen this "saving face" mentality in every traditionally Chinese community I go to, but nowadays, we're more open to sharing with each other, and there's less of the need to save face.

[@xAlecto]

@@salomelau Thank you for sharing :) im glad to hear that things are changing as well.

[@isthistwitterbruh]

Plot twist: she's actually the owner of two homes but doesn't want to live in them because she's also actually a class A hoarder - see the recent part 2 vid for more

[@kathleenfurlong2619]

She is not homeless. Owns two flats. But because of hoarding they are pretty filled up. She needs mental health care.

[@SayhellotoJJ]

The lady is feisty.

[@rc....]

SCMP, you could have chosen a nice person to tell this type of stories....

[@Gturbos]

The real problem here is loneliness. Never abandon elderly. Especially your own parents. They may be annoying but without them, you wouldn't exist. Don't forget, you get old one day too. Learn and understand the meaning of responsibility. There's no excuse.

[@JalanKesini]

81 years old but still looks healthy and energetic 👍👍 hope she will stay healthy during the pandemic

[@gauravpun6197]

It’s so sad that her children are disgrace for being called children . Such a. Disgrace leaving their mother . Where’s humanity in this 21. St century .

[@lazerbubbles3630]

I was thinking the same thing. Or when parents kick out their kids cuz they are of age but still in high school! 💔💔💔💔💔

[@carsonchan5102]

don't be so naivel; boy, you think your morals are superior? I think you would do the same thing. Fool

[@JohnnyLee-ki3dl]

She should be able to go to a nursery home and people will take care of her

[@worldview2888]

I cannot help buy express myself towards this lady. She is VERY lovely to me - she is also VERY REASONABLE person.

[@timothycheng7765]

My mum is 81 this year. She's just passed away a few days ago. Looking at her and the hardship she has to go through, the passing of my mum is a relief to her. She us looking forward for the day to leavr this life. May she be strong and contented through the remaining days.

[@Biggie12398]

not enough info to judge her situation

[@lukefroberto]

Agree. So many unanswered questions by this video.

[@rolypoly1689]

so if her apartment is fix will she moves back in?

[@MissMerc007]

She may be scared to go back. I used to be scared when I was in high school after a burgarly. Outside there are people and it doesn't feel as scary. If you need help someone can help.

[@xiaoseyes6725]

@@MissMerc007 🤔 Yeah, I can understand your reasoning concerning her situation. She probably feels safer 👍

[@Qwertyl6996]

This is what i imagine she lives in.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWiscmt6jNljkLs. Aprtments in hk are super tiny.then people still share 1 apartment with others.

[@orangutank626]

@@Qwertyl6996 doubt it bro, The other people in those "Caged Homes" might have reported or something. or burglary would not have happened at all lol. You can get life sentence for just stealing in new China HK.

[@Qwertyl6996]

@@orangutank626 if not the cage home.similar to the cubicle rooms.where the mother and daughter lives in vid.maybe she has lots of junk and some trashed the place.it would be hard to move.

[@camaraderie1897]

Isn't this the lady who has two properties in Hong Kong but prefers to be homeless because she's a hoarder? She's not poor y'all 😓

[@allisonguo88]

The fact she said her children won’t help her clean up really startled me, she raised them now she’s living on the streets and they’re now probably living their life not knowing she’s homeless and needing help

[@lesterksi4521]

Sad. Considering its one of the most wealthy area in the world

[@edwink1467]

It also has one of the highest income inequality in the world. The rich are very very rich and the poor are dirt poor, but that’s the result of fully embracing capitalism with little social safety net and insufficient minimum wage.

[@moinmahmud6265]

Death is the best equalizer it wouldn't discriminate rich,powerful,poor or powerless

[@saisan1124]

@@edwink1467 Yeah exactly. And houses in HK are extremely expensive to buy (due to rich mainlander investing in them), so only wealthy people can afford it. Other people will just need to wait for government flat or rent those really cheap flats with very small spaces.

[@charlotteho1445]

What is the HK government truly doing to help the poorest in the city amid the pandemic? What a disgrace...

[@felixmiller9531]

They are to busy to to dealing with the unnecessary terrorists protesting in their country

[@noneofyourbeeswax371]

What sad world we live in. Hundreds of billionaires who have nothing to do with their money but an 81 year old women has to sleep in a public toilet bench. Lost for words.

[@manin_love]

Man, why don't HK government help them? instead having foreign companies to help the homeless

[@masterpogo9897]

Just keep your head up And your mind right It will change

[@AlphineWolf]

Basically her children won't help her clean her apartment and she is old so she can't do it herself. She is technically not homeless. Her apartment has been ransacked and no one will help her. The HK cops are too busy following ccp orders to emulate the American cops to help this old lady. Shame on the HK police for not helping her or connecting her with people who can help.

[@vjmappy]

You are very judgmental. What if the cops are too busy arresting dumb people like you?

[@constellious]

Im all for stopping police brutality. But police job is to enforce law and order, not to help the homeless.

[@jackimiller8511]

AlphineWolf You went there quick from a nine minute video!

[@mayyen6258]

Uh that’s a social workers job not police. Even so she actually needs to get in touch with a social worker they don’t actually magically know your home problems in a population of millions.

[@AlphineWolf]

@@mayyen6258 it is their job . Their job is to connect her to services that can help her.

[@heic1971]

When your mother is sleeping on the streets as children you don’t even care, what is wrong with you?

[@Swo882]

They probably planning their next protest

[@heic1971]

Steven Wong the children are probably 50-60s, I highly doubt that.

[@apple-on5pq]

cos her children are "blue"

[@babadukk]

Hurts my heart that someone who speaks so similarly to my grandma has to sleep on the streets like this.

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

Her children refuse to help her clean the apartment so she can log what has been stolen? Despicable.

[@Siew888]

Man does her children not care for her?

[@charlielim6799]

Maybe she's too stubborn to listen to her kid/kids advice hence they dont want to bother anymore.

[@Alexander-rg2wb]

Maybe her kids died or crippled, cause only either have an excuse to abandon their mother

[@neosrt10]

This is definitely not a homeless person but a mentally ill elderly woman who actually has a place to live but stays outside and its hard to believe her children wont help in anyway..she is even ssid she has savings she uses ..other are forced out of their homes lose jobs or they dont have any money all the main reason anyone would be homeless. This lady needs counseling not handout .

[@jenho7937]

There isn't enough information to make that judgement call imo. She talks about not wanting government hand outs because she doesn't want to lose face. She is a tough broad that grew up in a different time. She wants to be able to make it on her own, without relying on others. She mentioned her children briefly. They probably don't want to help her. HK doesn't offer many services as far as counselling or mental health assistance. She wants to be an independent person and not rely on others. Note that she said the biggest crime she's made is stay at Mcdonalds all day. This is a proud lady, who no doubt had hardships. She talked about her place being trashed and the cops didn't seem to really care. That's the sad reality in HK.

[@janelleong1485]

Breaks my heart to see there are still so many elderly people uncared for these days....what are her children doing???? Leaving their parent outside to take care themselves out in the streets at this age ... I wish the Police could have helped her case or her children offer her a place seriously.. at her age I wish she could at least have a place to rest and live in peace and comfort 😣

[@mango7433]

This is a very sad story and older people had to go through...

[@walowaiyesh]

This is Hong Kong, a ruthless city on the brink of total failure.

[@SW-wf3gy]

I grew up in HK. There are so many people who can't afford a home. Reminds me of LA and London. This is what unfettered capitalism does to the world. It's from greed.

[@lukefroberto]

Except this person still owns her apartment. You would see this if you watched the video.

[@tutoygonzales293]

It breaks my heart. If only government cares about their people.

[@rc....]

My Apartment got burglarized...too messy? Let's sleep outdoors instead of cleaning up with own hands, let's blame this plight on children. Want to have more leg room? How about kick the guy in front...say it was not intentional even when it clearly was, insult the man, refuse to apologize willingly...Could have asked nicely if he mind moving somewhere politely? Nah Because I am an 81 year old woman, my children owe me, the guy in front was in my way.