Amy’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, located in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, is making news after a customer was caught on camera in a racist tirade directed at one of its employees. A TikTok video of the incident quickly spread throughout the internet, sparking outrage and discussion about racism in America.
The video, filmed by another employee, shows a customer at the restaurant’s cash register demanding a refund and launching into a profanity-laden tirade. The customer can be heard saying, “What’s wrong with that is you’re not American dude. I will look you the (expletive) up and get you the (expletive) out of our town. (Expletive) you. Give me my money back. I’m not giving my money to some illegal immigrant.”
The video has spurred a reaction from the police, who issued a statement on the Borough of Hatboro Facebook page. They said they responded to a report of a disturbance at Amy’s Pizzeria, where they were able to de-escalate the dispute. They also warned people to stop falsely accusing people of being the woman in the video, as they know her identity.
The restaurant also issued a statement, thanking the community for their support. They asked people to stop attacking anyone they suspect of being the woman in the video, saying, “We appreciate all your love and support but we do not support anyone trying to find this woman and accusing innocent people.”
The incident at Amy’s Pizzeria has highlighted the need to address racism in America. Discrimination should not be tolerated in any form, and it is important to stand up against it. The incident has also shown the power of social media and how quickly news can spread. It is a reminder of how influential we can be when we speak up against injustice.
