Posted on 02/19/2026 4:36:29 AM PST by DFG
A Lunar New Year celebration in Taiwan took a revolting turn when an elderly temple chief vomited over the country's president in full view of disgusted onlookers.
Shocking footage captures the moment Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te is caught in the unfortunate blast as Lin Pei-huo, head of the Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple, falls visibly unwell during the public appearance.
The pair had been standing side-by-side among local dignitaries when Lin began to show signs of distress.
Wearing a red hoodie, President Lai appears oblivious at first as the temple chairman blinks repeatedly, clenches his fists and slowly turns his head, clearly struggling.
Seconds later, Lin raises a hand to his mouth but is unable to stop himself from spewing into his palm.
Although he manages to shield much of it, some of the spray lands on the president's shoulder.
The elderly official then staggers away from the line-up and steadies himself against a nearby table as aides rush to help.
Remarkably, Lai - who trained as a doctor before entering politics - initially steps forward after being struck, before turning back to assist the stricken chairman.
He is said to have helped direct first-aid measures as the organisers temporarily halted the event.
Addressing the crowd afterwards, the president explained that several of Lin's family members had recently contracted norovirus and suggested the chairman may also have been infected.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
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"Shocking footage captures the moment Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te is caught in the unfortunate blast as Lin Pei-huo, head of the Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple, falls visibly unwell during the public appearance"
"Lin raises a hand to his mouth but is unable to stop himself from spewing into his palm"
Sum Ting Wong
wow that’s unexpected
It wasn’t like he crapped himself while meeting the Pope.
Must’ve had the fish.
Flounder: I can’t believe I threw up in front of Dean Wormer.
Boon: Face it, Kent. You threw up “on” Dean Wormer.
Does he speak Jive also? 😎
My kind of moment. ;-D
MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY! I remember that!
No worse than when Bush the Elder puked all over the Japanese Prime Minister. Are Asian leaders puke magnets?
Willie had to save this man.
LOL. The Daily Mail proving that it is the tabloid of all tabloids. Describing the incident in graphic detail, blow by blow. And the news value of learning that the man caught most of the vomit in his hand is???? LOL. It does speak well of the president that he focused on helping the man after he was vomited on.
Drinkin Sake till the room spins p4olly aint a good idea right before a speech lol j/k.
Remember halcion george bush? Didnt he hurl at a meeting too?
No worse than when Bush the Elder puked all over the Japanese Prime Minister. Are Asian leaders puke magnets?
Japanese Prime Minister: President Benson where’s your First Lady.
President Benson: I don’t know I’ve had lots of women. Lost my flower at the age of 15, I can’t keep track.
https://youtu.be/6cDohyRbzeo?t=669
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