Matty 'J' Johnson, a figure from Australian reality television, has inadvertently sparked an online conversation after revealing his habit of taking pastries from hotel breakfast buffets to feed his family during holidays. Johnson, known from "The Bachelor Australia," documented a moment during a family trip to Bali where he was seen wrapping pastries in a napkin to bring back to his room.
In a video shared on social media, Johnson’s wife, Laura Byrne, expressed concern about being seen by hotel staff. Johnson, however, proceeded with the act, humorously instructing his eldest daughter to "act cool." He later joked on his podcast, "Two Doting Dads," that the practice had become a "family business."
The act, shared for amusement, resonated with many viewers, with numerous individuals admitting to similar behavior. This led to a wave of comments and messages sharing personal anecdotes and offering strategies for discreetly taking food from buffets. Suggestions included using ziplock bags, packing children's lunchboxes to make sandwiches at the table, and employing linen napkins to cover plates of food before leaving the dining area.
Some commenters shared that they believed their parents had invented the "napkin trick." Others stated they routinely bring containers to breakfast to pack food for later. The sentiment from many was that it was a practical way to save money and avoid purchasing additional meals during their vacations. Johnson himself expressed surprise at the widespread nature of the practice, stating he had not realized so many people engaged in it.