Is the Economic Crisis Bringing Out More Party Crashers?

Party crashers assume many different guises, but it appears that a growing number of New York events are under siege by uninvited guests posing as journalists. AM New York reports that as many as 24 would-be reporters recently tried to weasel their way into a benefit by asking to be put on the media list. Claudia Stepke, head of public relations firm Claudia Stepke Associates, suggests an increase in imposters may be a direct result of economic issues. Meanwhile, psychology professor Kristin Sommer believes that free drinks and a few bites aren’t the only motivation: Crashing can be a common practice for people trying to validate their self worth. But you probably knew that.