Summary
A woman named Paige Thalia moved to Los Angeles and discovered discarded Oscars red carpet in a dumpster. She obtained a piece of the carpet and shared her find on TikTok, which led to security changes by event organizers. Her video went viral, drawing attention to her unexpected find.
Key Facts
- Paige Thalia recently relocated to Los Angeles and needed to furnish her apartment.
- She found rolls of Oscars red carpet in a dumpster near the Dolby Theatre.
- Paige got permission from security to take a piece of the carpet.
- She shared her story on TikTok, where it has been viewed over 4.2 million times.
- Her actions led to organizers securing the remaining carpet more tightly in the future.
- Paige estimated she saved about $400 by using the found carpet as a rug.
- The incident impacted future access to discarded carpet from the Oscars.
