PRC Woman Catfishes “Handsome” Guy Online, Gets Exposed & Desperately Begs for Another Chance
Online dating gone wrong — again. A recent viral clip showing a woman from China catfishing a man with fake photos has sparked a flurry of memes, laughter, and savage comments across Chinese-speaking communities.
The woman, who had been chatting with a man online, finally agreed to meet in person. However, when the moment of truth arrived, the man was reportedly shocked by her drastically different appearance. In a twist worthy of a drama series, the woman could be seen squealing, crying, and begging for him to give her a chance — but the man was already backing away, clearly traumatised by the experience.
Netizens React: “Blind Box Dating” & “Buy Ticket Go Home”
The internet didn’t hold back. Comments flooded in, with netizens joking that online romance is like opening a blind box — you never know what you’ll get, but you better have money for a return trip if things go wrong.
One top comment read: “记得带够来回车票的钱，以免大失所望流浪街头。” (“Remember to bring money for a round trip, in case you’re disappointed and end up homeless.”) Another user savagely wrote: “Hope high, disappointment higher!” Others compared the incident to buying discounted items online — looks good in pictures, but arrives ‘totally off-spec’ in real life.
Several viewers pointed out the massive contrast between the woman’s profile photos and her actual appearance, with one user exclaiming, “南轅北轍!” — meaning, completely opposite directions.
Online Romance or Emotional Scam?
This incident isn’t the first of its kind, and likely won’t be the last. With the rise of AI filters, beauty apps, and photo manipulation, catfishing has become an all-too-common pitfall in modern romance.
While some joked that she might become beautiful “if she slims down,” others reminded hopeful singles to always video call before meeting, and if possible, meet in public and bring backup.
As funny as the comments are, the clip highlights the emotional risk of virtual relationships, especially when expectations are built on illusions.