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Chick-fil-A fires staff over viral TikTok dance
8 Apr
Summary
- Nearly a dozen employees were fired after a TikTok video went viral.
- The viral video gained millions of views and likes on social media.
- Employees were terminated on a Sunday, Chick-fil-A's day of closure.
A viral TikTok video featuring nearly a dozen Chick-fil-A employees has led to their termination. The footage, uploaded on March 20, showed the night shift staff dancing to a popular remix, quickly accumulating millions of views and likes. The former employee who posted the video stated that he and all seven coworkers involved were fired.
Despite the video's popularity, the involved employees reportedly expressed little concern about their dismissals, with one remarking, 'it's not that deep.' The employee who shared the video also reflected on the representation of Black individuals in predominantly white spaces, suggesting the video symbolized their ability to 'do anything.'
Interestingly, the firings reportedly occurred on a Sunday, the one day of the week Chick-fil-A is famously closed. Social media users found this detail noteworthy, with many commenting on the unusual timing of their terminations. The company has not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident.
