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Enraged group of women beat Chilis hostess with a wet floor sign over social distancing rulesA 17-year-old hostess at a Louisiana Chilis restaurant was attacked by a group of more than 11 women when she asked them to abide by social distancing guidelines, WLBT reports.
I couldnt believe, like over two for 25s, and three for 10s, I got attacked, Kelsy Wallace said. My general manager and my other managers tell us we cannot sit a table bigger than six because of the corona[virus].
Thats exactly the rule Wallace tried to enforce when the women requested to sit together at one table. When she brought her manager, the situation escalated and Wallace exchanged words with the women.
But then one girl come and she just hit me; we just started fighting. And all everybody who they was with just started hitting me, and the lady who pushed me first, she takes the wet floor sign, cocks back, and hits me with it in my eye, said Wallace.
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This is beyond maddening, infuriating. 17 year old kid just trying to do what's right. I hope they nail every single one of these assholes and the internet exposes them for the public shaming they deserve.
HotTeaBag
(1,206 posts)LakeArenal
(28,817 posts)They HAD to know about the restrictions.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)TeamPooka
(24,221 posts)C Moon
(12,212 posts)Warpy
(111,245 posts)and some damn little girl tried to poop on their happiness parade.
People are on their last nerve these days. While I feel sorry for this girl and that it never should have happened, I hope she learns to repeat company policy like a robot instead of having words with a buzzed Karen, no matter how outrageous her behavior is. It's a lesson I had to learn. Bet everybody did.
I doubt those women will learn anything. They might have heard words like "stage two, stage three restrictions" but I sincerely doubt they thought that stuff would ever apply to them, they're OK. Even a judge taking a dim view and ordering hefty fines and community service won't do it. Still, I hope the fines are high and the community service arduous and humiliating.
(Please note that being a Karen is not strictly assigned according to skin color. It's a mindset.)
klook
(12,154 posts)There is ZERO excuse for these assholes to beat her up. I hope they spend some quality time behind bars for assault, or at the very least get hit with a lawsuit.
Warpy
(111,245 posts)but having "words" with unreasonable people never turns out well. I just want her to avoid trouble in the future. This is not going to be her only run-in with a pack of assholes. They're everywhere these days.
The one rule I consistently abide by is "never argue with a crazy person." It has served me well in life.
Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)Warpy
(111,245 posts)I know too many Karens who aren't like that at all. Right now it's just shorthand for "Princess." Perhaps that will come back, it's a lot more descriptive of the mindset than "Karen" is.
kiri
(794 posts)these encounters often lead to some aggressive, violent confrontation.
There is a better way: DO NOTHING.
Point out, no shoes, no shirt, no mask, no service. No service means you are ignored, not seated, not acknowledged. Please wait outside while we help other customers.
If asked to call the manager, point out that he is in hospital with the Covid virus. He may not be available until next Thursday. Please wait.
AllaN01Bear
(18,159 posts)wouldnt put on a mask, didnt want his temp taken, called for the manager , again refused to comply , manager called code grey on his walkitalki and security escorted him out .
BannonsLiver
(16,369 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)I hope these women lose their jobs at the very least over this. There is no excuse for this kind of violence. I hope someone got it on video so they can identify them.
SharonClark
(10,014 posts)Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)catrose
(5,065 posts)Don't put children on the front lines, ffs.
sarge43
(28,941 posts)Have one of those Stonehenge megaliths around to get annoyed with the bs.
oldsoftie
(12,531 posts)I imagine for that reason.
artemisia1
(756 posts)That's a great idea. There will be less trouble starting as cowards don't like to pick fights they know they are going to lose. On the other hand, if it escalates, it will escalate to gunfire. This is the United States, after all...
orangecrush
(19,537 posts)"Wallace is a straight A student at Broadmoor Senior High School at EBR Career and Technical Education Center. Shes also studying to be an EMT. She has worked at the Chilis as a hostess since June to try to make some extra money."
Freddie
(9,259 posts)Thats assault.
A 17 year old worker at Sesame Place (amusement park for little kids!) was slugged and had his jaw broken when he asked a guest to put on a mask. This is Philly burbs, not Alabama. WTF is wrong with people.
CentralMass
(15,265 posts)MyOwnPeace
(16,925 posts)as Santa Claus!
oldsoftie
(12,531 posts)MyOwnPeace
(16,925 posts)and I'm CERTAINLY not making light of the assault committed by these people - I was just commenting on the "Eagles fan" comment posted earlier.
The "crazy" going on in our world now is just too much to keep up with!
sir pball
(4,741 posts)What Philadelphia Phillies fan Matthews Clemmens did was enough to make himself sick - and us, too, for that matter - but at least now he admits it.
The 21-year-old Cherry Hill, N.J. man has pleaded guilty to intentionally vomiting on a man -- a police officer -- and his 11-year-old daughter, in the stands at the Phillies-Nationals game April 14.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/matthew-clemmens-phillies-fan-vomit-man-admits-he-threw-up-on-cop-kid-at-the-ol-ballgame
Ilsa
(61,694 posts)the kids! "I get my way or I'll punch, kick, push you or throw something heavy at you!" Maybe the guest needs a long time out in jail.
DBoon
(22,356 posts)KY_EnviroGuy
(14,490 posts)It appears there was no video of this incident and those women left the store immediately, so they may never be identified. Based on the published story, at least two of those customers should be charged with assault.
I hope the police thoroughly investigate this incident.
KY
The Wizard
(12,541 posts)Trump poisoning.
spicysista
(1,663 posts)Now, this really pisses me off. Words I never thought I'd type: get'em BRPD!
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)spicysista
(1,663 posts)Baton Rouge Police Department!
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)spicysista
(1,663 posts)I never thought I'd actually want to involve the local police in any situation involving a fellow black woman. To call the police is a huge risk in my hometown. What happened to this young person is so terrible that I'm cheering on the BRPD.
Do you understand, now?
MyOwnPeace
(16,925 posts)1. I, too, am finding myself using words in my posts that I NEVER would have considered using in the past. I definitely believe it is the disgust and revolt brought on by IQ45 that has led to some of this, especially when the discussion centers on him.
However, I have found over the past several years that what counts as "civility" has been changing, mostly among the younger crowd.
I went to a show in a smaller venue (bar, tables, and stage) to see Wyatt Cenac, a great comic who had gained fame on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. I had a single seat at the bar - towards the back of the building and away from the stage - and it was getting crowded and I willingly gave room for people to "reach through" to order drinks. One lovely young lady (20's?) was most gracious and, along with her boyfriend we chatted a bit about the crowd and the show. I was amazed at the "F" bombs she threw as we chatted - no different than her saying "dang" or "drat!"
2. How sad that you have to "qualify" your support for the police. DAMN, that's not right - and too many don't "get it!"
Here's hoping BIDEN/HARRIS make the grand sweep and we can begin to fix both the screw-ups (I know, I could have used "other" words!) brought on by IQ45 AND the wrongs that have existed since the "Founding Fathers" put forth their "first draft."
spicysista
(1,663 posts)Thanks for sharing your story with me. Trumplethinskin definitely tests my patience on a regular basis. But I am truly hopeful that we will be victorious this Fall. Our candidates, top and down ballot, will be great for the country. I believe the real change is already happening on the ground. Here's to our future!
lindysalsagal
(20,670 posts)Kaiserguy
(740 posts)our idiot president. But with the GOP. RW violence's is just people exercising their right to be an asshole and their right to murder us that is OK. Now when we protest the RW right to be and asshole and their right to kill us then we are the ones who are in the wrong. After all the GOP/RW have an absolute right to do whatever they want just ask them!
LymphocyteLover
(5,643 posts)LymphocyteLover
(5,643 posts)DallasNE
(7,402 posts)For nothing. This is a situation you have created with your inflammatory comments every single day. You have empowered this kind of criminal behavior. Have you no shame?
Roy Rolling
(6,915 posts)Thanks for making this girl a lifelong Democrat. Theyve done more for the GOTV effort among teens than anything. When she turns 18, shell be voting all of the Republican assholes out.
RhodeIslandOne
(5,042 posts)No license plate? No videos? No physical description?
How is the public supposed to help with literally nothing?
Nexus2
(1,261 posts)I'm likely dating myself, but I'm not familiar with this expression. Can anyone educate me?
oldsoftie
(12,531 posts)csziggy
(34,136 posts)the only thing I can think of is how many can be seated at certain types of tables?
Codeine
(25,586 posts)Chilis has a set of menu items that can be ordered 3/$10, and another set thats 2/$25. Popular with groups because you order a bunch and everyone kinda grazes from the pile.
lark
(23,094 posts)Assault with intent to injure would be the charge I guess, since I doubt LA has any racial hate charges.
lpbk2713
(42,753 posts)The privileged class doesn't grasp the concept.
karin_sj
(808 posts)... that nobody recorded this. These women need to be named, shamed, arrested, and jailed! What kind of horrible people do this sort of thing. Just disgusting and infuriating.
karin_sj
(808 posts)... that nobody recorded this. These women need to be named, shamed, arrested, and jailed! What kind of horrible people do this sort of thing. Just disgusting and infuriating.