A man in Truro, Nova Scotia, became enraged and threatened to sue McDonald’s after he was given a donkey toy instead of the advertised Pokémon cards in his Happy Meal.
In a YouTube video, the customer can be seen demanding a refund for his meal and a reimbursement of his $6 donation. Initially, he was convinced that there were still Pokémon cards in stock and accused the manager of lying to him on a Sunday, which he deemed to be “God’s Day.”
In the video, a woman can be heard telling the man that he is “behaving worse than [her] disabled children,” to which the man responds by claiming he is being “targeted.” He also proclaims that he is “sober” and a “wise, wise man,” and accuses the manager of treating him unjustly.
A Buffalo Bills fan, wearing a jersey with Josh Allen’s name, enters the scene and tries to place his order, only to be interrupted by the angry customer. The two engage in a verbal spat, with the Bills fan ultimately threatening to “knock [the man] out.” The manager attempts to intervene, but the two continue to argue. At one point, the man even begins barking loudly at the Bills fan as he walks towards him. The situation escalates into a fistfight between the two, with the Bills fan getting bitten above his eye.
Although the fight is momentarily stopped, it quickly resumes as the angry customer throws a chair at the man wearing the Bills jersey and storms out of the building with his backpack. It is unclear whether the police were involved or if any arrests were made after the incident.
In a discussion on the YouTube channel “Indisputable,” hosts Rayyvana and Dina Doll express their thoughts on the viral video. They both agree that while everyone has bad days, it is not acceptable to “give in to those impulses and begin barking at strangers in a McDonald’s.” Dina Doll also raises concerns that this type of behavior could create a negative reputation for American tourists, painting them as entitled and rude, or “Karens,” when they travel abroad.
Overall, this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining composure and respect towards others, regardless of frustration or disappointment. Otherwise, it could lead to negative consequences, both personally and potentially for a whole group or culture. As Dina Doll puts it, “friendly Americans” should not be overshadowed by the actions of a few.