On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video captured a moment showing a Starbucks worker mocking customers who ordered food on Thanksgiving.
On TikTok, the Starbucks worker sparked debate after mocking customers who ordered food on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving often brings up discussions about holiday etiquette, and this year, a TikTok video sparked a debate over Starbucks orders.
Why is a Starbucks worker mocking thanksgiving customers
On social media, a TikTok user, who goes by @official.shawn_ went viral after posting a video mocking Starbucks customers ordering food on Thanksgiving.
In the video, the worker asked, “WHY ARE PEOPLE HERE?” and questioned why anyone would order “7 bacon goudas” on the holiday.
The video went viral and drew mixed reactions
However, the post divided viewers. Many criticized the worker for making fun of customers who chose to visit Starbucks on Thanksgiving.
In the comment selection, some viewers also defend thanksgiving Starbucks orders.
A common defense came from viewers pointing out that not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving or has a family to spend the day with. One top comment read, “Not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving, has family, likes that kind of food, or has other options.” Many felt the worker’s comment was harsh.
One person said: Good grief. Just give people the food they ordered and quit judging. SMH
A second wrote: Some people don’t have family, some family lives too far away, some their kids are with other parent this year, some are disabled and can’t cook a Thanksgiving meal.
While a third commented: Because other people are also working on that day? Gas station employees, emergency personnel, other fast food workers, etc
Another added: Maybe breakfast sandwiches for a floor of nurses also having to be at work on a holiday
Someone else said: Starbucks gives you an option to work or not on holidays and the pay is time and a half. If not enough baristas sign up, the store closes. You literally sign up for the holidays you want to work. SMH. This person just wanted content
Some viewers offer paractical reason for Starbucks visits
Several commenters mentioned that some people don’t celebrate Thanksgiving or don’t have family nearby. For them, Starbucks might be a place to go for comfort or a regular meal.
While, other offered a more practical explanation, noting that Thanksgiving dinner isn’t the only meal of the day.
One commenter pointed out, “People can’t eat breakfast?” while another joked about the late timing of Thanksgiving meals, saying, “People don’t eat until like 5 lol.”
This situation is a classic example of a fast-food worker venting about their holiday shift.
The Starbucks worker’s gripe about customers ordering food on Thanksgiving led to a heated online debate.
While some view Starbucks as a holiday refuge, others believe it’s inappropriate to order fast food on Thanksgiving. Regardless, the debate continues to stir opinions on both sides.
What do you think about this incident?