Gate crashing

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rdf:langString Gate crashing, gatecrashing, or party crashing is the act of entering, attending, or participating in an event without an invitation nor ticket.The person doing the gate crashing is known as a gate crasher or party crasher. Motivations for gate crashing include but are not limited to: * Avoiding entry fees * Gaining access to free food, beverages (often alcoholic) or party favors * Gaining access to a private event * Taking photos/video of celebrities (see paparazzi) * Having photos/video taken with celebrities * Thrill seeking These can also include more serious crimes, such as: * Theft or looting * Rape * Fraud * Murder * Stalking * Kidnapping * Causing general disruptions to gain attention. Various techniques that involve blending in with the crowdcan be used to gain access to some events. Examples of blending in can include wearing the proper attire or participating in the event activities. Various measures can be taken to prevent gate crashers from gaining access such as increasing security, requiring credentials or checking invitations at the door. Regardless of prevention, such measures can still be thwarted by a skilled gate crasher. The first "how to" gate-crashing book, Meet the Stars, was written by Charlotte Laws in 1988. She went by the name Missy Laws at the time and details how she crashed dozens of celebrity-filled events, major award shows and even got past Secret Service to interview the president. Her story about Elvis was reprinted in Uncle John's Bathroom Reader. Her memoirs, Undercover Debutante (2019) and Rebel in High Heels (2015), include some of her gate crashing escapades.