Man “Marries” Rice Cooker, Divorces It Just Four Days Later

In a bizarre viral stunt, an Indonesian man named Khoirul Anam made headlines after staging a wedding with his rice cooker — only to announce a “divorce” just four days later.

The episode quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from amusement to disbelief.

The Wedding: Ceremony, Veil & Kisses

Khoirul posted a series of photos showing himself dressed in traditional wedding attire, standing beside a white rice cooker draped in a sheer white veil. One image even shows him kissing the appliance.

In captions, he described the rice cooker as “fair, obedient, loving, and good at cooking,” qualities he praised as ideal. He also justified the marriage in humorous, affectionate tones, saying that without the rice cooker, “my rice is not cooked.”

Four Days Later: Divorce & Reasoning

Just days later, Khoirul posted an update announcing the separation. He cited that the appliance “could only cook rice,” implying it lacked the depth he desired in a partner. He added:

“My decision is round… heavy indeed… but this is the way I take… no perfect partner.”

Many local media outlets and social pages indicate that Khoirul is known in Indonesia for performing quirky and attention-grabbing stunts for his followers. The rice cooker marriage, then, appears to be another viral act rather than a serious commitment.

Why It Captured Public Imagination

• Absurdity as entertainment: The sheer oddity of marrying a kitchen appliance turns heads immediately and invites sharing, commentary, and speculation.
• Commentary on relationships: On one level, the stunt pokes fun at modern relationship culture — what “standards” people set, or whether people idealise love in odd ways.
• Performance and persona: For internet personalities, stunts like this can help grow followers, press coverage, and engagement. The balance between authenticity and artifice is part of the game.
• Viral cycles: The story shows how an outrageous narrative spreads quickly, especially when it involves emotional or relational elements, even if the core event is fake.

The Aftermath: What’s Next?

Since the divorce announcement, there’s been little verified follow-up about whether this stunt yielded long-term gains in social media reach or business. Some fans continue to debate whether he might try another spectacular stunt, perhaps marrying another object.

It’s also an open question whether such acts erode credibility over time. While early wild stunts attract attention, there’s a risk that audiences grow cynical if nothing evolves.

Finally, the stunt adds to broader conversations about how social media culture shapes perception, relationships, performance, and authenticity in the digital age.

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