Gate-crashing

Gate-crashing

Gate-crashing, Gatecrashing or party crashing (specific to parties) is the act of attending an invite-only event without invitation. [ [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/gate-crashing gate-crashing - The free dictionary] ]

The person doing the gate-crashing is known as a gatecrasher. Reasons for gate-crashing include avoiding entry fees, gaining access to free food and beverages (often alcoholic) to more serious crimes like stalking, theft and causing general disruptions [ [http://www.nowpublic.com/gate_crashing_2_0_whos_ready_to_party Gate-Crashing 2.0: Who's Ready to Party] ] . Various techniques that involve blending in with the crowd can be used to gain access to some events. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1705711.stm BBC News - Top tips for gatecrashing] ]

Various measures can be taken to prevent gate-crashers from gaining access such as collecting invites at the door and employing staff to identify potential uninvited guests, but such measures can still be thwarted by the skilled gate-crasher [ [http://www.timeout.com/newyork/articles/features/24310/holiday-party-crashing Time Out New York - Holiday-party crashing] ] .

ee also

*"The Wedding Crashers"
*Freeloading

References


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