"Piyush Gupta" Lookalike Post = Business Boom? LinkedIn User Claims Controversy is Making Her "Huat"

Just when you thought the saga of the mistaken "Piyush Gupta" LinkedIn post might be simmering down, it's flared up again with a bold new claim from the woman at the center of it all, Janney Hujic. According to a new discussion on r/SingaporeRaw, initiated by user tankinglian, Ms. Hujic is now reportedly saying that the controversial post – and the ensuing online storm – has actually been good for her business, making it "huat" (prosper).

Yes, you read that right. After facing accusations of deliberately misleading people by posting a photo with a man she allegedly knew wasn't the DBS CEO, the narrative she's reportedly pushing is one of "all publicity is good publicity."

The r/SingaporeRaw community, never one to hold back, had plenty to say about this latest development. The immediate, and perhaps most upvoted, reaction came from user pooty_popper, who pointed out the irony:

And here you are giving her more clout, for free.

This sentiment underscores a common dilemma: does discussing controversial figures inadvertently give them the attention they crave?

However, not everyone is convinced that this supposed "huat" will last, especially if the core accusation – that she knowingly misrepresented the man in the photo – sticks. User kei1309 offered a more skeptical long-term view:

not gonna last long when it goes viral she lied. short term gains in this manner usually don't count towards long-term growth once people find out she lied.

The frustration with Hujic's apparent lack of remorse and perceived deception was palpable in some comments. User watchy2 expressed a strong desire for more severe consequences:

In this kind of instance, I wish that China style of social media cancellation exist in Singapore. This kinda deceiving character should vanish from the internet overnight.

This, however, sparked a counterpoint from bickusdickus69allday on the dangers of such systems:

Sounds like a good thing (i do too) until you find yourself getting erased.

The "no publicity is bad publicity" adage was a recurring theme. User welcomefinside commented:

No publicity is bad publicity I guess

Similarly, KoishiChan92 wrote:

Something something no bad publicity

Others, like tallandfree, felt more direct action was warranted, calling for a consumer response:

Can somebody do a witch hunt and organize a boycott to her business? She blatantly lied for her own benefits and is so proud of it, with zero remorse

Though user awastandas seemed to think the business model itself was flawed, regardless of the controversy:

No need. Her business won't last. Selling Mongolian treks to wealthy women is destined for failure.

The general tone leans heavily towards disapproval of Hujic's actions and her subsequent claims of success. Whether this online attention truly translates into sustainable business growth, or if it's a fleeting moment of notoriety that could backfire, remains to be seen. For now, Janney Hujic seems to be embracing the spotlight, for better or for worse, leaving many online commentators to watch, discuss, and debate the ethics of it all.

What's next in this rollercoaster? Your guess is as good as ours.