Recently, a notable seat conflict occurred in the Shanghai subway, capturing widespread attention. An 83-year-old man demanded a young man to give up his "priority seat," but was refused, leading him to attempt to forcibly pull the young man's backpack. The incident's video rapidly spread across the internet, sparking heated discussion.

In the footage, a young man wearing headphones is engrossed in his phone while seated in the priority seat, while the older man, holding an umbrella, angrily confronts him. Despite multiple requests, the young man remains seated, even asking other passengers to record the confrontation. Ultimately, subway staff confirmed the existence of priority seats but stated that yielding is at the discretion of passengers.

As the incident gained traction, some netizens dug into the older man's background, revealing that he has a substantial pension of over 10,000 yuan a month and often exercises in parks. This revelation swayed the opinions of those who initially supported him, with many questioning why an affluent elderly person would demand public resources, stating it reflects a lack of respect for age.