Brief Summary
The video is about Jeff Bezos's wedding in Venice and the protests it has sparked. Locals are unhappy about over-tourism and the city becoming a playground for the rich. Protesters even threatened to jump into canals with inflatable crocodiles, leading to a change in the wedding venue.
- Jeff Bezos is marrying Lauren Sanchez in Venice, sparking protests due to over-tourism.
- Locals feel priced out and fear Venice becoming a playground for the rich.
- Protests involving inflatable crocodiles led to the wedding venue being moved.
Introduction: Bezos Wedding in Venice
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and one of the richest people on the planet, is getting married to Lauren Sanchez in Venice. This choice of venue has led to protests by locals who feel that Venice is already battling over-tourism and that they are being priced out of the city. There's a fear that the Bezos wedding will turn Venice into an even bigger playground for the rich, leading thousands to protest, even threatening to jump into the canals with inflatable crocodiles.
Lavish Wedding Details
The wedding is expected to be a days-long event, likely between June 26th and 28th, with no expense spared. The guest list includes about 200 people, possibly including Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, and several of the Trumps. Around 95 private jets are expected to arrive at the Venice airport, and private yachts have started taking over the harbor. At least five hotels with $10,000 a night rooms have been completely booked out, and former US Marines have been hired for security. The wedding is reportedly worth over $55 million.
Local Protests and Concerns
Locals are not happy with the wedding. Since March, when Venice's mayor confirmed the wedding, protests have been ongoing. People have taken to the streets with banners saying "no space for Bezos" and signs stating, "If you can rent Venice for your wedding, you can pay more tax." Protesters ramped up their efforts, threatening to launch themselves into canals and fill the waterways with inflatable crocodiles.
Protest Impact and Venue Change
The protests have been effective, as the wedding venue has been moved from a majestic 16th-century building in the city center to Arsenale, a historic complex of shipyards surrounded by fortified walls. This move is a major victory for the campaigners. The protest is not just about the wedding itself, but what it represents: the display of an arrogant, unsustainable lifestyle by a multi-billionaire whose company, Amazon, has been accused of tax evasion and abuses against workers. Venetians feel that their city is becoming an even bigger playground for the rich due to over-tourism.
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