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A video posted to Reddit at least one year ago has resurfaced online, and viewers are sounding off on a domestic violence incident spurred on by racism.
The viral video, filmed by a bystander, shows a Mississippi white man exploding in rage during a meal with his family at Mexico Grill in the tiny town of Tunica — allegedly because his wife smiled at a Black customer. After unleashing a string of expletives at his wife and throwing a pack of cigarettes at her, he threatened to “clear out the whole restaurant,” while his wife sat frozen across the table from him and his young daughter broke down in tears.
The heartbreaking scene has been under public scrutiny since it was first posted and is making the rounds again — but this time with an important update. A man named David, who identified himself as the victim’s older brother, confirmed in the comments section of X that she is now safe: “This is my little sister and her soon-to-be ex-husband, along with their young child. They’re finally out of this and safe with family.”
BREAKING: Mississippi man threatens to “clear out the whole restaurant” after his wife smiles at a black customer at Mexico Grill in Tunica. The victim’s brother says the video is now being used to help secure divorce and full custody of her children. pic.twitter.com/k7p0Mj09qs
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Many viewers noticed that several Black customers came to the woman’s defense, especially when the raging husband grabbed his daughter while cursing out employees and screaming at the top of his lungs. In a second video posted on social media, a Black female customer, off camera, can be heard saying, “Get that baby from him!” while several other Black women gathered around to step in if necessary.
When it looked as though the out-of-control man wouldn’t leave, a Black male employee grabbed a metal sign — ironically reading “Thank you, please come again” — and slammed the pole on the ground, ready to fight.
It was just the right move to finally drive the man out of the restaurant.
Part 2: Thankfully they recorded this. pic.twitter.com/vjsnesmNdq
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“One man stood up to him,” wrote an X user in the comments section. “The rest watched like it was their favorite show. Women yelling and standing up to him, but only one man.”
The victim’s brother, David, responded: “The white people in that establishment are an embarrassment.”
According to the caption, the video is being used in divorce proceedings to help the mother gain full custody of her children. As the caption put it, “Thankfully, they recorded this.”
And thankfully, a few brave people challenged his vile behavior. As one person wrote, “To the woman who recorded this, thank you. Judging by how this kind of behavior escalates, you probably saved her life.”
