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The Guardian has a story about a Tik Tok creator (whatever that is - I think I can guess) who went up to an older woman in an Australian shopping mall and asked her to hold a bunch of flowers for him while he put his jacket on. Once she had the flowers in her hands he walked away leaving her holding them. Of course he had someone filming this so he posted it on his Tik Tok account. (I must have missed it in my Tik Tok feed this morning,). (Jesting.). His post has now gone viral and she is pissed and feels that she has been used.

From the piece:

Posted on the @LifeOfHarrison TikTok account several weeks ago with the caption, “I hope this made her day better,” it attracted largely supportive comments.

“Wow that was so beautiful I swear I would cry,” one user said.

Another wrote: “My heart! That made her feel so good and it looks like she might have needed it.”

What a patronizing little fucker. Virtue signaling to the nth degree; and even that might be a misnomer. I am certain (but I do not know) that he makes money off his account. According to one site I looked at

As with pretty much every Internet-based trend that comes along, one question quickly arose with TikTok: “Can you make money on this thing?” The answer is YES, you certainly can. While TikTok is not built specifically around monetization and providing income streams to creators, the app is very commercial-friendly, and it is possible to earn a living by creatively using the platform.

TikTok does not offer creators monetization of their videos on this platform. This doesn’t mean it is a closed door. Through TikTok, creators can secure sponsorship and brand deals for their posts, especially if they have a large number of followers.

I just read that! Was contemplating posting the story but it’s better coming from you.

I was especially sickened by his statement that he would take the video down if she asked him - she’s made it abundantly clear that she is displeased, he should take it down without demanding she request it of him directly.

“So far Harrison has only encountered gratitude for what he has done, however it is clear in this case someone is upset. He wholeheartedly apologises to Maree if she was offended by what he did and urges her to contact him privately so he can personally apologise. If she requests him to take down the video he will do that.”

He’s just proof of another parenting fail, IMNSHO. What he did and continues to do is BAD MANNERS.

I’ll be punching the first little fucker who tries to video me for internet fame. It will be well worth the 30 days in the clink.

It never ceases to amaze me as to what people will watch and comment on ("Wow, that was so beautiful"? Please). I generally avoid watching any social media videos because they all seem just as ridiculous. He deserves a kick in the ass, not praise. People should have a right not to be posted online without their written permission (other than for legitimate news coverage), but just another example of chipping away at any right to privacy.