The unnamed YouTuber records himself announcing his intention to "make sure there's one less hungry person on the streets."
Video: YouTuber sparks outrage after eating food bought for homeless man
Netizens are trying to find the homeless man to support him after a Youtuber ate food that was bought for him. The homeless man was found behind a dumpster smoking when the Youtuber asked him if he was hungry. What ensued left millions of viewers stunned and also divided in reactions.
YouTuber pranks homeless man with food/Courtesy
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"Los Angeles, California, has the third biggest homeless population in the United States. And today, it's my job to make sure there's one less hungry person on the streets," the young man says.
The video captures the food joint Wendy's in the background and the YouTuber soon enters to grab some food after this conversation with the homeless man, "Hey, excuse me, sir? Hey. I was wondering, are you hungry by any chance? Man all right, man, I got you. Would you like a baconator fries, drink? Is that cool? All right. What's your name, man? Israel. God bless you, Israel. I got you. I'll be right back."
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The video cuts to the young man ordering the food, "Man one baconator combo, please. Yeah, bro."
The homeless man, now identified as Israel, makes another appearance in the video and expects to take the food as promised him. However, in a shocking turn of events, the YouTuber eats the food order in front of him while talking to him in a condescending manner.
"Man, I got you. A Sprite large fry to a baconator. Man, I was homeless myself, so I want to make sure you get on the right path. You're always able to get back on your feet. I want you to enjoy this. This is really good," he says to Israel while eating.
He takes what is left of the meal and leaves the man.
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"All right, take care. Have a nice day," he says as he walks away.
The video sparked outrage at the unprovoked callousness of the young man.
Steven DeL@StevenDeLay4: "Matt 25:33-46. Although he does not yet know it, he has just judged himself by doing what he did."
UhohitsRenaud - 100k views on YouTube - Kick.com@Uhohitsrenaud04: "Karma is going to take care of this for us don’t worry. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, it’s coming tho."
J Rouldz@jrouldz: "The sun shines also on the wicked."
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Belmin@tacobelmin: "I told my mom about this video, and she started crying. It was a good reminder for me that we should have more compassion for people that are struggling. Really is heartbreaking!"
ѕнα∂ყ™ 🥀@9illeh: "Y’all not tired of using homeless people for pranks/content?"
DEGUEZZ@deguezz: "no way he did that I mean I can’t believe it this gotta be settled fr."
Ken Hall 📸 Dad Talk 🤳🏼@TKOprovidence: "His parents must be winners too. This guy needs to know what it’s like to have nothing."
A few well-wishers asked to find Israel to get him some help
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🪄 4LEFKO 🎩@4lefko: "Anyone know where this is? Or how to find the homeless man? I’d like to buy him his next 30 meals 🙏"
However, this sparked off another thread against the do-gooders as comments debated the actions of the YouTuber and the homeless man's state.
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Qura@Qurandale: "I mean it is his food … that he bought with his own money , can’t be mad at him for enjoying his Wendy’s meal."
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