Influencer sparks controversy with bizarre 'bag drip' video, drawing criticism from cancer survivors

The Italian fashion designer and digital entrepreneur Giulia Nati, 32, has generated controversy after publishing a viral video on Instagram in which she appears connected to a “bag drip”, the New York Post reported.

In the video titled “I Need a New Wish,” Nati lies in bed with an oxygen mask over her mouth and nose, and a tube connects her arm to a reddish-pink Hermès bag, mimicking an intravenous drip. The clip, which shows seven more expensive Hermès bags on her bedside table, has garnered more than 17,600 likes on Instagram.

However, the unconventional video has drawn criticism, particularly from cancer survivors who found it insensitive. Actress and reality star Carolina Marconi, a breast cancer survivor, expressed her disappointment in a comment: “As a former oncology patient, this image does not make me laugh. On the contrary, I find it very sad.”

Nati responded to the criticism by acknowledging Marconi's experience and respecting her strength as a woman. She defended the video as a light-hearted attempt and explained her connection to her illness through her mother-in-law.

Despite the backlash, some people defended Nati's video, including YouTuber Týnuš Třešničková, who praised the concept and criticized those who lack a sense of humor on the Internet.

The controversy escalated when others shared their connections to cancer, with one person saying: “As the daughter of two parents with cancer, you're more terrible than funny!!” Another urged empathy, saying: “I would take you on a tour of the oncology departments and then like hell you would do this kind of irony! That chair is a nightmare, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone, don't do it.” Be ironic, be human!

Nati defended her post in an Instagram Story, pointing out the significant number of likes compared to criticism. She highlighted that 17,700 people approved the video, contrasting with the 2,000 who disapproved among the 2,700 comments.