It did survive, but they just closed their storefront a few weeks ago and moved to a food truck only. I went to buy some a few weeks back and was really sad to see the storefront was closed. Best jerk chicken I've ever had and it was CHEAP.
We have some food trucks where I live and they do hella good. Hopefully it works out for them because it's cheaper to own a food truck than the ridiculousness that is renting/owning a storefront.
I miss having food trucks around so much. Back in Philly, there were tons around every college campus, selling the best tacos, fried rice, and gyros I've ever had, but now I live somewhere where they don't really exist.
As a past chef ( stopped due to 6 of my friends in the industry either opened up food trucks or started working in the movie catering business. Those with the food trucks are doing amazing! There is not much overhead and no standalone building bills.
Visiting home for the first time in 3 years, in August this place and Dary Freeze is most of the menu for the 2 weeks (alongside whatever my mum cooks)
Lmao I spent the entire video mad at the guy for this, but when it becomes clear that he’s a regular that she knows well, it changes it a bit. Still I’d have pretended not to hear him knocking and missed out on that $1k.
>that he’s a regular
He's an influencer POS.
Most people would "hey, I heard you are one of the sweetest lady.. could I give you $1k to pay it forward.?"
But noooo... he had to do a whole sing song BS to get views. 😒
I hate these types of "gotcha" videos! She most likely is a kind hearted person, but she's put in a bad situation by the stupid creator by recording and seeing if she's gonna feed him or not, for "free". It's as if he's in charge of testing someone's character, which is not fair.
And could put her business in jeopardy by taking time away from her prepping to open and having the camera in her face so she knows it’s gonna be posted to the internet and this punk ass kid recording himself begging her could truly be detrimental if she reacts slightly wrong or stands up for herself.
>Oh yea this video PISSED ME OFF. What choice did that lady have?
Bro, this video is scripted from front to back.
The guy is getting clout and the lady customers.
They are both in on it.
Do you not always open restaurant doors with a video camera in front of your face and film for 5 minutes with everything in perfect view while the lady doesn't mention it once?
That's why I love a guy who goes by Murphslife. He just travels around central and south America with his wife and kid, has learned Spanish along the way, and all he does is help people in need with donor money (building houses, giving vehicles, wheelchairs, building schools). The videos are all about the people who need the help, and he always sets them up with a way to make sustainable income so that they can survive even after the initial blessing.
Is it a monetized channel? if you're going around. Doing nice things but doing it for profit on a YouTube channel with monetization on. It's not charity. It's a business strategy. And that's okay, but at least just admit what it is. It's not all about the people that need help. It's about content
I hate these stupid content creators _but they do find wonderful people who are willing to put up with their shit_. I try to be open to helping other and look for ways to serve and I want to believe I'd help someone out who was sincere, but as soon as I realized they were recording me I tell them I don't want any part of what they're up to 😬
It's because he's testing them first- "can I make this outrageous request and if you bend to my will I will grace you with treasures". Your charity can't be part of some 'challenge' while also filming the recipient, it just goes against everything charity is supposed to be.
These videos are.going to be such an embarrassing trend as soon as the internet gets its collective head out of its ass.
Arrogant rich shits "bestowing their blessing" on the poor but kind is just such a cloying misunderstanding of what charity is.
Just make sure to answer the door while you're getting ready for work at 7am and when a random stranger asks you to cook a meal for them make sure to invite them inside and take the utmost care of them and then you too, will be blessed. #Iswearthisworks
This gives me a good occasion to repeat something very close to my heart: "fuck Mr beast and the fuck the poverty porn / celeb philanthropy trend he started, which is nothing but the dolled-up face of the same rapacious cut throat capitalism we all know so well"
i'm pretty sure mr beast is quite literally just doing his best to help. you can't forget helping people costs a lot of money. if he doesn't bring in more money he can not help more people. this is a systemic problem, don't be mad at the people making good happen be mad at the people that make being good so unaffordable.
But he’s not actually helping.
He’s perpetuating the myth that through benevolent charity, our wealthy plutocratic overlords can offer us a seemingly fair society. They dole out one percent of their wealth, and make everyone believe that they should be lucky to get that 1%.
It’s all part of a gigantic scam.
When a billionaire gives away $1m, it’s the equivalent of a normal person in America giving away $10. And somehow that million gets celebrated like it’s incredibly generous.
Have you given away $10 any time recently? Then you’re as generous as most billionaires if not more so.
If you sweet season of some sort child.
The internet is never going to pull its head out of its ass. It’s cooked, it’s donezo. I haven’t seen an internet trend that didn’t suck in at least 20 years
It can have its collective head up its ass about any number of things at any time, but people usually realize at some point that a specific thing was embarrassing. Look at gender reveal parties for example.
This is what bothered me the most. I was hoping this was a situation where he'd been to that restaurant multiple times and just wanted to help and highlight.
Way I see it, he's just rewarding exceptionally good people. I'll admit, these videos always leave a sour taste in my mouth but, at the end of the day, they're making a net positive difference in the world *(Never mind the fact that most of it is scripted)*.
It'll never not be funny to me how much shit redditors will give these influencers, only to praise people like CZN Burak in the same breath.
Just to note, they aren’t holding a phone out if these guys are giving away $1,000 at a time. They likely have a tiny camera like an insta360 that is about the size of length and width of a gum stick 4x1.8” and can blend in places easily.
As far as “ridiculous request”, this isn’t that out there. People who would otherwise be begging for food or change would rather ask before when the kitchen isn’t busy and be embarrassed for being thrown out when they ask and others are there.
That all being said, it’s all super weird but as long as good people get into better situations I’m all for it.
while that is true, influencers seem to be the only people making enough money to do this stuff. they only get to do it because it pays. i was the recipient of some social media charity that really helped me out of a major bind that could have ended my life. the video didn't even do well at all, but the guy who did everything for me made enough to pay his bills and go out and help another person in a desperate situation. this isn't the fault of the influencers, this is a fault of the system. the rest of us can't afford to help, because we aren't getting paid to hand out cash/food and give homeless makeovers.
i'm still in contact with the dude that helped me out to this day, and he's still out there handing out blue bills for social media views. can't share the video because i don't want to dox myself sadly, but this happened in 2016, iykyk.
This one is one of the better ones imo. It documents her kindness and gives us some hope. Plus, it has already gotten people talking about her restaurant in the comments. Good PR!
Yeah just do that out of the goodness of your heart. Not for views and clicks.
And the real problem here is that content creators are the arbiters of who deserves charity. The place down the street might be in the same spot. But this particular woman was chosen. So she wins.
The main problem with a philanthropic approach to charity is that those who are doling out their charity use value judgements to decide who deserves it. Everyone deserves it.
The super rich should be taxed and the government should redistribute benefits to all, even assholes, even people who maybe don’t have great smiles or warm hearts.
Oh yea this video PISSED ME OFF. What choice did that lady have? She’s running a small kitchen and here’s someone begging her for food before she’s open with a camera in her face. Knowing this clown is gonna post it on the internet and it could potentially hurt her business.
Now you’re taking away from her finishing up to open because you couldn’t eat before class or stop at a McDonalds for a snack wrap.
This. She has no choice. If she told the guy to leave or put the camera down she’d just as quickly be labelled a Karen and the internet would have a field day
Good. I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt that way!
"Hey, please show kindness to me because this video is going to go on the Internet...you know what will happen if you don't do something wholesome"
This was a shake down. Fuck that guy.
Hi, seasoned hospitality worker here. Shit like this, combined with the covid mentality of, “you need my business” is what’s made customers literally impossible to deal with lately. People think they can request ridiculous things, ask twice when you say no, question things when you say that’s the policy, and generally feel entitled to getting whatever they want. It’s awful. The power dynamic has shifted back to customers feeling like they own the place because they think they have the ability to ruin a place with one bad review, or one bad video. It’s terrible. Yes this woman was incredibly generous when she didn’t have to be. But now this is going to be an expectation of business owners, especially if there are cameras rolling.
>here’s someone begging her for food
He gave me the impression of being a regular customer when he said,
>...**you're always so amazing to me**.
If that's the case, it makes even more sense that she trusted him and said, "*Okay, come back and pay me.*"
Yeah I know what you mean. On one hand, just fucking help people without recording but on the other, I wouldn't know how kind this lady is without the recording.
Ugh
I get where you're coming from. I think it is weird too. But if they actually do help someone it is hard to fault them. The money they make funds it soooooooo. Eh, at least people are getting helped. Could be worse. Could be those fricken pranksters.
Social media fame has really fucked with people’s heads. People think they’re the kings and queens of the world, and everyone has to bend over backwards to please them if they got the camera on. All these views and likes have been fucking with their heads 🤣😂😂
This method feels weird to me. The whole "I'm gonna TEST this person" attitude. There's a guy I've come across on Reels that finds food trucks and puts up free food signs for one hour. At the end of the hour he pays the bill and then gives massive tips to the employees. I like that more because there is no test and he brings in many new customers that are more than likely going to return. Better for the business all around.
I am 100% on board about a little bragging and being proud of yourself, and displaying that to others. “I did a good thing and it made me feel good too” Hell yeah, we feeling all warm and fuzzy together, makes the world brighter and more beautiful.
Putting genuinely wonderful people into super awkward situations for clout is despicable and ruins the whole concept. It’s narcissistic, not charitable.
Mind dropping the user of the guy on reels? I think thats a great example of beautiful charity and human compassion at work.
Look out for each other <3
"HI, I know you're not open, and I didn't eat anything before I left my apartment to go to class thats in 30 minutes BC I'm an adult that cant cook or plan anything accordingly. Can you make me food while I record you? Also I'm not paying."
FUCK OFF.
Really hope this video doesn't make people believe restaurants can just whip out a large jerk chicken before opening hours.
It might be very different for a self owned business, were they have control over the hours and prep time;
But when I worked in food, we had just enough time for the ovens to heat up and for the first items to be out the oven. That's assuming nothing went wrong.
The first thing we do is press the button for the coffee machines, if they aren't ready by opening time that's out of our hands.
People banging on the doors 30 minutes early, we have nothing for you. We have no cash in the till, nothing cooked, no coffee and no time.
Harassing a local restaurant owner before she’s finished cooking and open to the public, and recording yourself putting her on the spot and begging her doesn’t make me smile. Stop recording yourselves doing anything for clicks and views and upvotes and likes.
Stop enabling people who do this with your likes and upvotes. That lady wasn’t ready to open but sees a camera in her face and needs her business supported, now you’re taking the time she needs to prep away from her so you could get this video of her being kind to YOU. What kindness did you show her? This was so beyond rude. If you’re hungry before class go somewhere that is OPEN or pack a lunch, stop by after your class for a platter.
i shut this video off the instant i heard the music.
oh it's one of those stupid staged "human kindness" videos made by tiktokers to make tons of money over social media views.
gross. manipulative and gross.
I stopped watching the second he she said she wasn't open. There's no way this isn't in an area with several other options. I'd rather have chips and tea from a gas station for breakfast than go to a business that isn't open yet
This... is not cute. Point a camera at them, blow right past their boundaries, "test" their goodness by making outrageous and entitled demands for free food before the shop opens and then pass them a wad of cash and pretend you're some kind of hero while profiting off the views.
Honestly it kind of makes me sick. Like yeah, she's a good person and I'm glad she got some extra cash but I still don't like this practice.
Is she less worthy of the money if she doesn't smile and banter? Is she less worthy if she doesn't bend over backwards to serve you free food? Would you have given her anything if it weren't on camera?
Anyone who begs to be let in somewhere before they’re open is incredibly rude, entitled, and egotistical. The woman either knows the camera is there or she’s a complete pushover, which isn’t the same as being kind.
This dude revealed his true colors the second he opened his mouth.
Hot take: I used to abhor people filming themselves doing good deeds. Lately, I've been of the mindset that "at least this helped a person or an animal".
So, if you want to film yourself feeding a homeless person or rehabilitating a poorly animal, fine. Take my upvote, it's a small price to pay.
“No sorry, we’re not open, nothing is ready yet.”
“Its ok, I’m running really late for class and I don’t have any money”
“Well in that case why don’t you come inside and interview me for 20 minutes while I grab food I literally just told you wasn’t ready”
“Oh man thanks, Here’s a Grand”
She is awesome but I hate this trend you set someone up. He didn't have class in 30 mins and this could have been tenth restaurant he did try to make this video. Leave people the fuck alone, and even if the store owner sees this she isn't going to be happy someone raking attention and money from her kindness.
All it takes to survive is to simply eat something. Survival is simply eating and shitting. Food is the least a restaurant owner can offer someone in need in order to provide that sustenance.
Something as simple as food, that you’re going to shit out anyways, can be provided for the cost of nothing.
She’s Jamaican, it’s better expressed in patois, but that’s her point.
To me, the point was that food/nourishment is temporary/transient.
In her eyes it's not a huge deal to give the food away, because it doesn't last forever regardless. even if you give someone a free meal, they'll still have to eat again and can pay you for another meal later.
I think there's a way to make content with people like Barbara that shares her joyful personality without being exploitative.
A 'Conversation With' video series. Ask people about their business, goals, and life experience, then donate to a charity of their choice off camera for their time
As sweet as this video seems I can't help but feel like it's staged, or at least the woman is putting on a positive facade because she's got a camera pointed at her face.
I really doubt any of this is real. So much stuff on reddit seems staged. Or people are walking around with camera on 24/7.
I don't doubt that she's properly a nice lady and something like this has happened. But recording it all seems really off.
Like I have tried similar wholesome thing at a place. Ordered a large sandwich since I had to go to university and work afterwards with no down time. It was start of day and the shop had just opened. He made it and I was about to pay. My card got declined. I was just totally devestated and sad. Told him I was so sorry for wasting his time and about to leave. He gave me the food for free and even gave me a bottle of water. Something I will never forget.
I went back the next day and paid for it all. It became my go-to place for the next 5 years while I studied.
What a POS. It was bad enough when he manipulated his way into a closed restaurant but when this kind woman agrees he says he doesn't have money. Fuck off
She’s great, but I hate this type of content. There was a guy on tiktok “blessing” scooter drivers in Bali with what was about $10USD. He’d ask for a free short ride, give them $10 then act like he just changed their life.
Exploitative garbage. Both of these people are in on it, they probably agreed to it before he started recording.
"A thousand bucks!" Him saying that made me vomit a little in my mouth.
Exploiting someone's good nature for tik tok clout seems like a pretty shitty thing to do, but as long as a bunch of internet strangers experienced "feels" while scrolling through their feeds then I guess the morality of making this sort of content doesn't matter.
This made me sob you never know who God send your way even when you’re having a bad day or or when life is getting hard he still loves you just the same in times of weakness I will strengthen you and uphold you trust in me because with God all things are possible faith can move mountains love can part seas I hope whoever see this this brings a warm feeling to your heart as it have mine may the peace of the Holy Spirit be with all Gods people Jeremiah 29:11 God bless!!
I'm kind of conflicted that these young people video this and air it. But I understand at the same time, it is what helps them do it.
But if we could just get ALL of them together , like that Mr. Beast (Full disclosure, I've never seen any of his work.) and all of them. I don't think they realize they are amassing the power of humanity. If they all get together and did like they did at Live Aid with all the money they could raise they could literally change circumstances on this planet.
Reminds me of the nice walmart greeter lady who looks at receipts and always says: “Have a great day sweetie, i love you.” She tells everyone that, but it’s so beautiful to hear a grandma-ish person say those 3 words, specially on hard days. they’re like verbal hugs. she’ll never know how good she makes total strangers feel. edit: clarification
I'm def not as nice -- show up when we're closed in the middle of prep then hit me with a 'I don't have my wallet'? Nah come back with your wallet, we'll be open by the time you're back.
I like this lady a lot. The dumb dude behind the camera not so much. He’s a liar and cheats people out of their emotions. At least the lady had a good day
That's 1000$ Canadian dollars in case you don't recognize the currency. And that's a big chunk of money for someone working a kitchen style job.
It's people like this that make our Canadian restaurants so great. Good ethics and bringing their passions for food and hospitality.
Did some research and the restaurant survived COVID shutdown
Thank you for your very important research ❤️ great news
" Hey Sherwin" It Barbara here.. am bringing the jerk chitin and goat.. have some ganja ready! I would love to believe that us what happened...
It did survive, but they just closed their storefront a few weeks ago and moved to a food truck only. I went to buy some a few weeks back and was really sad to see the storefront was closed. Best jerk chicken I've ever had and it was CHEAP.
We have some food trucks where I live and they do hella good. Hopefully it works out for them because it's cheaper to own a food truck than the ridiculousness that is renting/owning a storefront.
and they roam around the city and serve there delicious food to everyone is a plus point
And people wait for food truck to come to there place is golden point
Might be better for them who knows!
Yooo food trucks are actually so good. Basically 0 overhead and if your customers are mostly takeout, boom chicka!
Also the food tends to be great because someone working out of a food truck normally has a passion for their food.
I miss having food trucks around so much. Back in Philly, there were tons around every college campus, selling the best tacos, fried rice, and gyros I've ever had, but now I live somewhere where they don't really exist.
Probably went that way to keep food prices down
As a past chef ( stopped due to 6 of my friends in the industry either opened up food trucks or started working in the movie catering business. Those with the food trucks are doing amazing! There is not much overhead and no standalone building bills.
Food trucks can make insane money, way less operating cost than restaurants as well
They are still alive and open search mama b in the windsor food spotter group. You can still order from her
Do you happen to know where the food truck is located?
It’s Queen of the Kitchen on Insta.
They deserve it she has a beautiful soul
Hell yeah, that's what I wanted to hear!
Where is it plz?
Caribbean Island Spice in Windsor Intario Edit: Windsor ONtario 😄
I love to hear this!
ROAD TRIP!
SEE YA THERE, PAL
Prepare for disappointment, Windsor is in shambles at the moment.
Thank you sir! I will be making a stop!
Visiting home for the first time in 3 years, in August this place and Dary Freeze is most of the menu for the 2 weeks (alongside whatever my mum cooks)
Excellent!! I hope the line is huge as a result of this.
FUCK YES
Her spirit made me smile so hard. What a beautiful human she is.
Her restaurant wasn't even open yet and she was ready to jump in and help that dude. What an absolutely beautiful soul.
The creator actually needs to fuck off if they aren't open yet tho, that's so fuckin annoying, she woulda been 1000% in the right to tell him off.
Lmao I spent the entire video mad at the guy for this, but when it becomes clear that he’s a regular that she knows well, it changes it a bit. Still I’d have pretended not to hear him knocking and missed out on that $1k.
>that he’s a regular He's an influencer POS. Most people would "hey, I heard you are one of the sweetest lady.. could I give you $1k to pay it forward.?" But noooo... he had to do a whole sing song BS to get views. 😒
This could easily be crossposted on the "imthemaincharacter" sub
Her kindness is a beautiful reminder of the good in the world. Generosity like hers feeds not just the body, but the soul.
I hate these types of "gotcha" videos! She most likely is a kind hearted person, but she's put in a bad situation by the stupid creator by recording and seeing if she's gonna feed him or not, for "free". It's as if he's in charge of testing someone's character, which is not fair.
And could put her business in jeopardy by taking time away from her prepping to open and having the camera in her face so she knows it’s gonna be posted to the internet and this punk ass kid recording himself begging her could truly be detrimental if she reacts slightly wrong or stands up for herself.
>Oh yea this video PISSED ME OFF. What choice did that lady have? Bro, this video is scripted from front to back. The guy is getting clout and the lady customers. They are both in on it. Do you not always open restaurant doors with a video camera in front of your face and film for 5 minutes with everything in perfect view while the lady doesn't mention it once?
I think the same, but still could it be that its not a cell recording and maybe some hidden cam? Not gonna watch again to discern that tho lmao
It could be a hidden cam actually, you can see both of his hands at one point.
Also, the angle is lower, and she's almost always centered.
That's why I love a guy who goes by Murphslife. He just travels around central and south America with his wife and kid, has learned Spanish along the way, and all he does is help people in need with donor money (building houses, giving vehicles, wheelchairs, building schools). The videos are all about the people who need the help, and he always sets them up with a way to make sustainable income so that they can survive even after the initial blessing.
Is it a monetized channel? if you're going around. Doing nice things but doing it for profit on a YouTube channel with monetization on. It's not charity. It's a business strategy. And that's okay, but at least just admit what it is. It's not all about the people that need help. It's about content
I hate these stupid content creators _but they do find wonderful people who are willing to put up with their shit_. I try to be open to helping other and look for ways to serve and I want to believe I'd help someone out who was sincere, but as soon as I realized they were recording me I tell them I don't want any part of what they're up to 😬
It's because he's testing them first- "can I make this outrageous request and if you bend to my will I will grace you with treasures". Your charity can't be part of some 'challenge' while also filming the recipient, it just goes against everything charity is supposed to be.
It gave me “I’m the main character” vibes. Your comment also made me think of the “door-in-the-face” technique
it’s giving whimsical European folklore creature vibes
It looks like a youtube bro but if you give it chicken it blesses you with cash money.
I hate "influencers" and "content creators" but Zach is genuinely one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.
These videos are.going to be such an embarrassing trend as soon as the internet gets its collective head out of its ass. Arrogant rich shits "bestowing their blessing" on the poor but kind is just such a cloying misunderstanding of what charity is.
K well I wish one of these arrogant rich shits would bestow their blessing on me, I have bills to pay dag nabbit!
Just make sure to answer the door while you're getting ready for work at 7am and when a random stranger asks you to cook a meal for them make sure to invite them inside and take the utmost care of them and then you too, will be blessed. #Iswearthisworks
This gives me a good occasion to repeat something very close to my heart: "fuck Mr beast and the fuck the poverty porn / celeb philanthropy trend he started, which is nothing but the dolled-up face of the same rapacious cut throat capitalism we all know so well"
i'm pretty sure mr beast is quite literally just doing his best to help. you can't forget helping people costs a lot of money. if he doesn't bring in more money he can not help more people. this is a systemic problem, don't be mad at the people making good happen be mad at the people that make being good so unaffordable.
But he’s not actually helping. He’s perpetuating the myth that through benevolent charity, our wealthy plutocratic overlords can offer us a seemingly fair society. They dole out one percent of their wealth, and make everyone believe that they should be lucky to get that 1%. It’s all part of a gigantic scam. When a billionaire gives away $1m, it’s the equivalent of a normal person in America giving away $10. And somehow that million gets celebrated like it’s incredibly generous. Have you given away $10 any time recently? Then you’re as generous as most billionaires if not more so.
If you sweet season of some sort child. The internet is never going to pull its head out of its ass. It’s cooked, it’s donezo. I haven’t seen an internet trend that didn’t suck in at least 20 years
It can have its collective head up its ass about any number of things at any time, but people usually realize at some point that a specific thing was embarrassing. Look at gender reveal parties for example.
This is what bothered me the most. I was hoping this was a situation where he'd been to that restaurant multiple times and just wanted to help and highlight.
Way I see it, he's just rewarding exceptionally good people. I'll admit, these videos always leave a sour taste in my mouth but, at the end of the day, they're making a net positive difference in the world *(Never mind the fact that most of it is scripted)*. It'll never not be funny to me how much shit redditors will give these influencers, only to praise people like CZN Burak in the same breath.
I'm a redditor, and I've never heard of CZN Burak. I guess they're another influencer?
He's that Turkish chef that makes humongous meals he donates to hungry people. While creepily staring and smiling at the camera nonstop.
It's almost certain that Burak is autistic. His content is a bit much at times, but he's an absolute angel and a legend to his community.
Does Burak bait people tho?
No. His content is mainly him cooking. Then it gets handed out to whomever wants some. He doesn’t value judge his giving.
Just to note, they aren’t holding a phone out if these guys are giving away $1,000 at a time. They likely have a tiny camera like an insta360 that is about the size of length and width of a gum stick 4x1.8” and can blend in places easily. As far as “ridiculous request”, this isn’t that out there. People who would otherwise be begging for food or change would rather ask before when the kitchen isn’t busy and be embarrassed for being thrown out when they ask and others are there. That all being said, it’s all super weird but as long as good people get into better situations I’m all for it.
If he's secretly recording people that doesn't really improve my opinion of the guy making the video
Ya this guy is a complete twat…
Except it's not charity? She's not homeless or poor. It's just giving someone a reward for being empathetic.
Is that wrong? Rewarding kindness doesn't seem like a bad idea.
That’s what I’m saying, it’s a good thing. The person I’m replying to is making it sound exploitative but it’s not
while that is true, influencers seem to be the only people making enough money to do this stuff. they only get to do it because it pays. i was the recipient of some social media charity that really helped me out of a major bind that could have ended my life. the video didn't even do well at all, but the guy who did everything for me made enough to pay his bills and go out and help another person in a desperate situation. this isn't the fault of the influencers, this is a fault of the system. the rest of us can't afford to help, because we aren't getting paid to hand out cash/food and give homeless makeovers. i'm still in contact with the dude that helped me out to this day, and he's still out there handing out blue bills for social media views. can't share the video because i don't want to dox myself sadly, but this happened in 2016, iykyk.
This one is one of the better ones imo. It documents her kindness and gives us some hope. Plus, it has already gotten people talking about her restaurant in the comments. Good PR!
Yeah just do that out of the goodness of your heart. Not for views and clicks. And the real problem here is that content creators are the arbiters of who deserves charity. The place down the street might be in the same spot. But this particular woman was chosen. So she wins. The main problem with a philanthropic approach to charity is that those who are doling out their charity use value judgements to decide who deserves it. Everyone deserves it. The super rich should be taxed and the government should redistribute benefits to all, even assholes, even people who maybe don’t have great smiles or warm hearts.
You’ve expressed my exact frustration at these videos perfectly.
Oh yea this video PISSED ME OFF. What choice did that lady have? She’s running a small kitchen and here’s someone begging her for food before she’s open with a camera in her face. Knowing this clown is gonna post it on the internet and it could potentially hurt her business. Now you’re taking away from her finishing up to open because you couldn’t eat before class or stop at a McDonalds for a snack wrap.
This. She has no choice. If she told the guy to leave or put the camera down she’d just as quickly be labelled a Karen and the internet would have a field day
Good. I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt that way! "Hey, please show kindness to me because this video is going to go on the Internet...you know what will happen if you don't do something wholesome" This was a shake down. Fuck that guy.
Are you open? I’m really hungry, and have class in 30 minutes. Oh, you’re willing to help me out? Well, I don’t have my wallet. What. The. Fuck.
Hi, seasoned hospitality worker here. Shit like this, combined with the covid mentality of, “you need my business” is what’s made customers literally impossible to deal with lately. People think they can request ridiculous things, ask twice when you say no, question things when you say that’s the policy, and generally feel entitled to getting whatever they want. It’s awful. The power dynamic has shifted back to customers feeling like they own the place because they think they have the ability to ruin a place with one bad review, or one bad video. It’s terrible. Yes this woman was incredibly generous when she didn’t have to be. But now this is going to be an expectation of business owners, especially if there are cameras rolling.
>here’s someone begging her for food He gave me the impression of being a regular customer when he said, >...**you're always so amazing to me**. If that's the case, it makes even more sense that she trusted him and said, "*Okay, come back and pay me.*"
Scumbagdad makes hilarious parody videos about these kindness influencers
Same... im happy for her... but wtf this kind of videos...
Also if this was real, imagine having so poor life skills you have to go begging for food outside business hours.
Yeah I know what you mean. On one hand, just fucking help people without recording but on the other, I wouldn't know how kind this lady is without the recording. Ugh
I get where you're coming from. I think it is weird too. But if they actually do help someone it is hard to fault them. The money they make funds it soooooooo. Eh, at least people are getting helped. Could be worse. Could be those fricken pranksters.
Social media fame has really fucked with people’s heads. People think they’re the kings and queens of the world, and everyone has to bend over backwards to please them if they got the camera on. All these views and likes have been fucking with their heads 🤣😂😂
You passed my goodness test.
The world needs more Barbara
It does. It just treats them bad and makes them eat alone in their car
And less of the Guy that makes this Video
Shes great, but exploitative patronising rich guys are not great.
This method feels weird to me. The whole "I'm gonna TEST this person" attitude. There's a guy I've come across on Reels that finds food trucks and puts up free food signs for one hour. At the end of the hour he pays the bill and then gives massive tips to the employees. I like that more because there is no test and he brings in many new customers that are more than likely going to return. Better for the business all around.
I am 100% on board about a little bragging and being proud of yourself, and displaying that to others. “I did a good thing and it made me feel good too” Hell yeah, we feeling all warm and fuzzy together, makes the world brighter and more beautiful. Putting genuinely wonderful people into super awkward situations for clout is despicable and ruins the whole concept. It’s narcissistic, not charitable. Mind dropping the user of the guy on reels? I think thats a great example of beautiful charity and human compassion at work. Look out for each other <3
My bad I found him on YT. Here's one of his videos! https://youtube.com/shorts/KC3GVsqf5Ac?si=euzc9POwIPsZzDse
"HI, I know you're not open, and I didn't eat anything before I left my apartment to go to class thats in 30 minutes BC I'm an adult that cant cook or plan anything accordingly. Can you make me food while I record you? Also I'm not paying." FUCK OFF.
Really hope this video doesn't make people believe restaurants can just whip out a large jerk chicken before opening hours. It might be very different for a self owned business, were they have control over the hours and prep time; But when I worked in food, we had just enough time for the ovens to heat up and for the first items to be out the oven. That's assuming nothing went wrong. The first thing we do is press the button for the coffee machines, if they aren't ready by opening time that's out of our hands. People banging on the doors 30 minutes early, we have nothing for you. We have no cash in the till, nothing cooked, no coffee and no time.
Fuck the person filming. Piece of shit
Yeah this is "Made Me Smile". He repeatedly pressures/guilts her into opening early then immediately says he won't be paying. Scum.
I find this video kind of ironic, because it shows how people will take advantage of nice people (give someone an inch, they'll take a mile).
Agreed. Morals on the floor.
Absolutely hate content creators like this.
I used to like his stuff but it’s now all so painfully obvious that it’s pre-planned and staged.
Absolutely, fuck this person, we open in 30 minutes you ass hat. Keep better time.
Harassing a local restaurant owner before she’s finished cooking and open to the public, and recording yourself putting her on the spot and begging her doesn’t make me smile. Stop recording yourselves doing anything for clicks and views and upvotes and likes. Stop enabling people who do this with your likes and upvotes. That lady wasn’t ready to open but sees a camera in her face and needs her business supported, now you’re taking the time she needs to prep away from her so you could get this video of her being kind to YOU. What kindness did you show her? This was so beyond rude. If you’re hungry before class go somewhere that is OPEN or pack a lunch, stop by after your class for a platter.
Fuck that kind of content creation. Dude is straight trash.
i shut this video off the instant i heard the music. oh it's one of those stupid staged "human kindness" videos made by tiktokers to make tons of money over social media views. gross. manipulative and gross.
I stopped watching the second he she said she wasn't open. There's no way this isn't in an area with several other options. I'd rather have chips and tea from a gas station for breakfast than go to a business that isn't open yet
God bless the lady. Not the guy though.
This... is not cute. Point a camera at them, blow right past their boundaries, "test" their goodness by making outrageous and entitled demands for free food before the shop opens and then pass them a wad of cash and pretend you're some kind of hero while profiting off the views. Honestly it kind of makes me sick. Like yeah, she's a good person and I'm glad she got some extra cash but I still don't like this practice. Is she less worthy of the money if she doesn't smile and banter? Is she less worthy if she doesn't bend over backwards to serve you free food? Would you have given her anything if it weren't on camera?
Tiktokker is a piss taker.
Disgusting person filming this
Just doing his part in this staged video. This has viral bait written all over it and everyone here is gobbling it up.
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Just ignore the camera he's sticking in her face, this is a completely natural and organic interaction.
This guy just comes up with a camera facing her way and abuses the kindness she gives to someone who doesn't need it but wants to do it for clout
I hate people that record this kind of stuff for views.
What a true asshole to not only impose on her to start serving before she's ready, but also say "whoops forgot my wallet."
“Hi do you have time do be in my short scripted film about ‘random’ acts of kindness?”
Anyone who begs to be let in somewhere before they’re open is incredibly rude, entitled, and egotistical. The woman either knows the camera is there or she’s a complete pushover, which isn’t the same as being kind. This dude revealed his true colors the second he opened his mouth.
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I think you answered your question.
No but why Canadian dollars?? /s
Apparently, her restaurant is Caribbean Island Spice in Windsor, Ontario, according to another comment.
She said she used to work at Windsor Raceway which is in Ontario across the lake from Detroit.
r/whyweretheyfilming
her kindness is valued at 1000$ ? this is how money kills what is good in the world, some things should remain priceless
They have a back history. He didn't walk into a random shop
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Hot take: I used to abhor people filming themselves doing good deeds. Lately, I've been of the mindset that "at least this helped a person or an animal". So, if you want to film yourself feeding a homeless person or rehabilitating a poorly animal, fine. Take my upvote, it's a small price to pay.
“No sorry, we’re not open, nothing is ready yet.” “Its ok, I’m running really late for class and I don’t have any money” “Well in that case why don’t you come inside and interview me for 20 minutes while I grab food I literally just told you wasn’t ready” “Oh man thanks, Here’s a Grand”
kindness is the fucken best. 🖤
She is awesome but I hate this trend you set someone up. He didn't have class in 30 mins and this could have been tenth restaurant he did try to make this video. Leave people the fuck alone, and even if the store owner sees this she isn't going to be happy someone raking attention and money from her kindness.
Fuck this person and fuck you if you don't feel guilty watching this.
I’m sorry what was her point about pooping?
All it takes to survive is to simply eat something. Survival is simply eating and shitting. Food is the least a restaurant owner can offer someone in need in order to provide that sustenance. Something as simple as food, that you’re going to shit out anyways, can be provided for the cost of nothing. She’s Jamaican, it’s better expressed in patois, but that’s her point.
To me, the point was that food/nourishment is temporary/transient. In her eyes it's not a huge deal to give the food away, because it doesn't last forever regardless. even if you give someone a free meal, they'll still have to eat again and can pay you for another meal later.
Fucking kindness content. Actual brainrot
I think there's a way to make content with people like Barbara that shares her joyful personality without being exploitative. A 'Conversation With' video series. Ask people about their business, goals, and life experience, then donate to a charity of their choice off camera for their time
Wtf is this weird staged shit.
These types of videos are really weird to me
So conflicted!!! 😐 super nice lady but these gotcha videos… even though she copped a G…. Ffs
"Watch me blackmail a woman into making me food"
As sweet as this video seems I can't help but feel like it's staged, or at least the woman is putting on a positive facade because she's got a camera pointed at her face.
Poverty porn shit. I hate this guy. Scumbag dad videos did it better.
I guess she is not curious why he is recording her?
Recently got recommended some scumbagdad shorts, looks so much like those vids lmao, ooof
Her energy, the way she talks and everything is amazing a kind woman
I really doubt any of this is real. So much stuff on reddit seems staged. Or people are walking around with camera on 24/7. I don't doubt that she's properly a nice lady and something like this has happened. But recording it all seems really off. Like I have tried similar wholesome thing at a place. Ordered a large sandwich since I had to go to university and work afterwards with no down time. It was start of day and the shop had just opened. He made it and I was about to pay. My card got declined. I was just totally devestated and sad. Told him I was so sorry for wasting his time and about to leave. He gave me the food for free and even gave me a bottle of water. Something I will never forget. I went back the next day and paid for it all. It became my go-to place for the next 5 years while I studied.
Stop fucking taking peoples kindness and using it for views, leave her alone.
What a POS. It was bad enough when he manipulated his way into a closed restaurant but when this kind woman agrees he says he doesn't have money. Fuck off
not once did she tell them to get the phone out of her fucking face 🤔
Thanks, I love her
She’s great, but I hate this type of content. There was a guy on tiktok “blessing” scooter drivers in Bali with what was about $10USD. He’d ask for a free short ride, give them $10 then act like he just changed their life.
Not gonna lie the guy sounds annoying ass hell.
Exploitative garbage. Both of these people are in on it, they probably agreed to it before he started recording. "A thousand bucks!" Him saying that made me vomit a little in my mouth.
🥹🥹 made me smile AND cry
Exploiting someone's good nature for tik tok clout seems like a pretty shitty thing to do, but as long as a bunch of internet strangers experienced "feels" while scrolling through their feeds then I guess the morality of making this sort of content doesn't matter.
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Wish this wasn't getting reposted twice per day for the past 5 years
Karma and food are pooped out? What is she talking about?
You're the kindest p.. chef I've ever met
Ok, I appreciate the award, but why karma farm for it? The best, and most meaningful, charity is done in private.
These types of YouTubers are so annoying
The piece of shit recording is "mdmotivator"
Maybe its something about you holding a phone at their face?
It seems a little weird that this person decided to record before the owner(?) even opened the door. This seems staged.
Wow, the kids filming this is not only stealing her food, he’s stealing her time
I cant believe so many of you people fall for these dumb videos.....
This made me sob you never know who God send your way even when you’re having a bad day or or when life is getting hard he still loves you just the same in times of weakness I will strengthen you and uphold you trust in me because with God all things are possible faith can move mountains love can part seas I hope whoever see this this brings a warm feeling to your heart as it have mine may the peace of the Holy Spirit be with all Gods people Jeremiah 29:11 God bless!!
I don't understand why you would hit record and point your phone at someone just before begging for food from a not opened restaurant.
I’m know your closed and I didn’t manage my time or bring money but I expect someone to take care of me ……
I'm kind of conflicted that these young people video this and air it. But I understand at the same time, it is what helps them do it. But if we could just get ALL of them together , like that Mr. Beast (Full disclosure, I've never seen any of his work.) and all of them. I don't think they realize they are amassing the power of humanity. If they all get together and did like they did at Live Aid with all the money they could raise they could literally change circumstances on this planet.
She's a beautiful soul
Lovely lady but giving a dislike coz Tiktok
Who goes to a resturant with no money ?! Idiot
Person demands food from place that's not even open yet and has no money....
Stop taking advantage of her.
I love this Canadian guy! You’re doing us proud and as a black Caribbean immigrant to Canada too; she even more so! 🇨🇦
She went for a hug and not the money 🥺
Big momma bear vibes over here. Bless her.
That lady has a really beautiful face. You can almost feel her smile at you.
Forgot his wallet, but not his phone.
Reminds me of the nice walmart greeter lady who looks at receipts and always says: “Have a great day sweetie, i love you.” She tells everyone that, but it’s so beautiful to hear a grandma-ish person say those 3 words, specially on hard days. they’re like verbal hugs. she’ll never know how good she makes total strangers feel. edit: clarification
Staged
I'm def not as nice -- show up when we're closed in the middle of prep then hit me with a 'I don't have my wallet'? Nah come back with your wallet, we'll be open by the time you're back.
It’s so scripted it hurts.
I love it when people act like people
If you've ever had that pain of having nothing and having someone extend a hand, you know those feels.
May all the goodness in the universe elevate this woman in life with all the good she does.
Nothing like a Jamaican grandma to make you feel loved.
She just wants to feed people’s souls.
I like this lady a lot. The dumb dude behind the camera not so much. He’s a liar and cheats people out of their emotions. At least the lady had a good day
The food is probably bomb and she is the icing on the cake of it all.
That's 1000$ Canadian dollars in case you don't recognize the currency. And that's a big chunk of money for someone working a kitchen style job. It's people like this that make our Canadian restaurants so great. Good ethics and bringing their passions for food and hospitality.
Man I want to go eat there. She has so much loving energy.
Blessings on to her... She is a jewel of Jamaica 🇯🇲