TikTok has removed a video from its platform that shows two people outside taunting a man who appears to be Bezos. The popular app took down the Jeff Bezos video because it violated its policies on bullying.
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The person filming the video is heard saying to Bezos: “Hey Jeff, do you feel bad when Amazon workers sometimes die in warehouses?”
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Jeff Bezos briefly looks in the direction of the person speaking and continues walking toward his car when a woman shouts, “Hey Jeff, nice eye! I wish money could fix that.”
The man in the video appears to be Bezos, although his identity has not been officially confirmed.
According to The Daily Dot, the video was posted to TikTok by user @bat_rat_im_all_that twice, but was removed by the platform as it was said to have violated the app's policies regarding bullying.
It's unclear exactly when the video was taken, but it quickly went viral on Reddit, where it received over 800 comments in less than 12 hours. Many people supported the two people who verbally attacked Jeff Bezos, expressing their anger at him.
"Eat the rich," one Redditor wrote.
However, many users did not find the insults directed at Bezos appropriate. The comment about the eye caused reactions, as some felt that it was unnecessary to comment on his appearance.
"I criticize Jeff Bezos too, but I don't like people's physical appearance being commented on, only the choices they make," one user commented.
“Okay, the comment about the workers, justified. Conditions at Amazon are bad. But the comment about the eye, lady (let's say you are a lady).. you are a piece of trash,” says another angry user.
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On the other hand, many supported the individuals who, according to TikTok, bullied Jeff Bezos, noting that it makes no sense to defend someone with Bezos' power and wealth, especially after the horrific allegations regarding labor practices at his company.
Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos isn't just facing accusations over working conditions at Amazon. He's also embroiled in another scandal. According to ProPublica, Bezos and many other billionaires have paid little or no income tax in recent years.
Source: Newsweek
