This video of a homeless guy and his patron being kicked out of McDonald’s went SUPER-VIRAL because people are kinda stupid.
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The video on Facebook got over 88 MILLION VIEWS with 1.6 MILLION SHARES.
People were INCENSED that McDonald’s would dare kick a homeless guy out of their restaurant just because they’re jerks!!! Jerks!!
Oh wait, there’s a problem with that narrative.
The dude has a huge rap sheet with many incidents on it:
James Lee Owens had more than his fifteen minutes of fame this week as he became featured in a viral video seen by more than 66 million people on Facebook. The video went viral once posted online.
In checking with local merchants and local police records, MyrtleBeachSC.com has learned Mr. Owens does have a long and extensive arrest record. Mr. Owens is well known for public intoxication and his past aggressive behavior towards police officers. Repeated arrests extend as far back as 2008 until this most recent period. At times, Mr. Owens has assaulted officers while intoxicated.
So look, McDonald’s is a privately owned company. If they do not want a homeless guy who has been violent in the past in their restaurant, they are within their rights to kick him out. And if they tell you to leave, then maybe you shouldn’t be an indignant ass about it?
An official with the 22nd Avenue McDonalds informed MyrtleBeachSC.com that the restaurant called Myrtle Beach police about Mr. Owens’ behavior well before he entered the restaurant and before his meal was purchased. A check of local police records confirmed this information as accurate.
And also people need to stop making things to viral when they don’t have the full back story to events.
People are stupid.