The 2023 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, became the center of controversy when staff discovered hundreds of bottles, some reportedly filled with urine, as part of a protest against Jeff Bezos, co-chair of the event. The group 'Everyone Hates Elon' organized the stunt to spotlight ongoing complaints about working conditions at Amazon, where employees have alleged they are pressured to skip breaks, leading to incidents of urination in bottles during long shifts. The protest featured bottles labeled with messages like 'Boycott the Bezos Met Gala' and included a display dubbed a 'VIP toilet,' highlighting the stark contrast between the lavish event and the struggles of workers. In the lead-up to the gala, similar protest visuals appeared throughout New York, including building projections and posters advocating for a boycott. Reactions to the protest were mixed; some found it a shocking yet effective way to draw attention to labor issues, while others criticized it as unnecessary. The incident not only sparked discussions about wealth disparity but also revealed the challenges faced by attendees at such extravagant events.