Paul Gee, a 31-year-old entertainer, belongs to an elite group of gatecrashers who sneak into events uninvited, documenting his adventures online. Using confidence, research and charm, he blends in and often leaves with favors or tips.  

Similarly, Jaime Kornick crashed over 150 events in a year, gaining networking opportunities while staying unnoticed. Daulton O’Neill, an entrepreneur, crashed his former employer LiquidAgents Healthcare’s holiday party, telling CEO Sheldon Arora, “I’m drinking on your tab tonight.” Arora laughed and welcomed him, stating, “When they’re telling other people how much fun they had, why they came back, it makes the current employees want to stay here.”  

Etiquette experts warn that crashing disrespects hosts, while security professionals note the risks, though private security is costly. Some party-crashers become so infamous that companies invite them to document events, diminishing the thrill. Mistakes, like attending the wrong party, also happen, adding to the lore of this unconventional practice. 

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