In this day and age, nothing seems to escape the prying eyes of ever-ready citizen journalists. Each one of us, with a phone in our pocket, is capable of capturing and sharing moments that can quickly become online sensations adding fuel to a wide range of national debates.

This has been highlighted recently by an outrageous incident in a Melbourne Starbucks that flared up some rather heated discussions around our societal behaviour.

A Starbucks customer managed to capture footage of an enraged man unleashing a tirade inside the store. Source: Tiktok

A Starbucks customer, bemused by the spectacle that unfolded before him, managed to document a furious man's rampage in the popular coffee shop—an event that has since marked its place in the growing debate around civility and public conduct in Australia.

Like many modern city streets, Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street sees a colourful array of characters each day.

However, not many would have expected to witness a man brandishing a wooden chair as an instrument of havoc, hammering it several times against the glass of the store's display cabinet.

The violent outburst caused fellow patrons to recoil in fear while staff stood helplessly against the assailant's anger. As the incident unfolded, a young woman innocently placing an order at the nearby counter was visibly startled and began to retreat.

Miraculously, the display cabinet endured the blows despite the wooden chair losing two legs in the bizarre attack. As shared by Yahoo News Australia, police were not alerted to this incident, and it remains unclear what may have instigated the sudden outburst.

On seeing the video, which has garnered an astounding one million views on social media, the internet community expressed shock and sympathy in equal measure.

‘That poor staff and lady beside him’ was a common sentiment among the viewers.

Watch the full video here:

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As some locals expressed concern about the increasing prevalence of such unsettling behaviour on Elizabeth Street and called for enhanced security measures, others took a tongue-in-cheek approach.

One user shared, ‘This is nothing compared to Elizabeth St Maccas.’

Interestingly, the incident brought attention to the durability of the Starbucks display cabinet, garnering enthusiasm from internet users.

‘Whoever designed that glass should use this as advertisement.’ one person commented.

‘Respect for that glass case! it is strong!’ another commented.

Key Takeaways

• A violent episode at a Starbucks store in Melbourne was caught on camera and shared on social media, attracting attention and comments from many Australians.
• The man involved in the incident was seen smashing a wooden chair on the display cabinet, causing fear and distress among other customers and staff.
• Locals have commented on how this behaviour has become common on Elizabeth Street, with some suggesting the need for a security guard.
• The main interest of viewers was the resilience of the glass display cabinet, with many suggesting it should be used in an advertisement for the strength of the glass.

While these incidents may generate online jest, they also highlight the importance of remaining vigilant and prioritising safety.

We invite you to share your thoughts. Are we witnessing a collective descent? And more importantly, what steps should we take to address and resolve these issues?

 

[AlanQ]

'Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street sees a colourful array of characters' Lets call it what they are, drug f#*ked idiots, (often) entitled angry millennials. The kangaroo court does have many problems of fairness, but naming and shaming should become a more frequent procedure. In particular any of these idiots caught should that are in receipt of the dole and don't have valid reason for being in an area that isn't for genuine & evidence of job seek should be issued a penalty on their payments for failing the Mutual Obligation requirements.

 

[Suzanne rose]

I saw this on the news a couple of days ago but it never came out why he went off like that or if he was arrested .
He either had serious mental problems or was on drugs !
People doing their jobs shouldn't have to put up with out burst like this which could jeopardise their own safety.

 

[Dreams]

In this day and age, nothing seems to escape the prying eyes of ever-ready citizen journalists. Each one of us, with a phone in our pocket, is capable of capturing and sharing moments that can quickly become online sensations adding fuel to a wide range of national debates.

This has been highlighted recently by an outrageous incident in a Melbourne Starbucks that flared up some rather heated discussions around our societal behaviour.

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A Starbucks customer managed to capture footage of an enraged man unleashing a tirade inside the store. Source: Tiktok

A Starbucks customer, bemused by the spectacle that unfolded before him, managed to document a furious man's rampage in the popular coffee shop—an event that has since marked its place in the growing debate around civility and public conduct in Australia.

Like many modern city streets, Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street sees a colourful array of characters each day.

However, not many would have expected to witness a man brandishing a wooden chair as an instrument of havoc, hammering it several times against the glass of the store's display cabinet.

The violent outburst caused fellow patrons to recoil in fear while staff stood helplessly against the assailant's anger. As the incident unfolded, a young woman innocently placing an order at the nearby counter was visibly startled and began to retreat.

Miraculously, the display cabinet endured the blows despite the wooden chair losing two legs in the bizarre attack. As shared by Yahoo News Australia, police were not alerted to this incident, and it remains unclear what may have instigated the sudden outburst.

On seeing the video, which has garnered an astounding one million views on social media, the internet community expressed shock and sympathy in equal measure.

‘That poor staff and lady beside him’ was a common sentiment among the viewers.

Watch the full video here:

​

As some locals expressed concern about the increasing prevalence of such unsettling behaviour on Elizabeth Street and called for enhanced security measures, others took a tongue-in-cheek approach.

One user shared, ‘This is nothing compared to Elizabeth St Maccas.’

Interestingly, the incident brought attention to the durability of the Starbucks display cabinet, garnering enthusiasm from internet users.

‘Whoever designed that glass should use this as advertisement.’ one person commented.

‘Respect for that glass case! it is strong!’ another commented.

Key Takeaways

• A violent episode at a Starbucks store in Melbourne was caught on camera and shared on social media, attracting attention and comments from many Australians.
• The man involved in the incident was seen smashing a wooden chair on the display cabinet, causing fear and distress among other customers and staff.
• Locals have commented on how this behaviour has become common on Elizabeth Street, with some suggesting the need for a security guard.
• The main interest of viewers was the resilience of the glass display cabinet, with many suggesting it should be used in an advertisement for the strength of the glass.

While these incidents may generate online jest, they also highlight the importance of remaining vigilant and prioritising safety.

We invite you to share your thoughts. Are we witnessing a collective descent? And more importantly, what steps should we take to address and resolve these issues?

I used to work in a McDonald’s store and unfortunately have seen a lot of rude and aggressive customers.
I think these customers should be charged, fined and also be made to apologise.
There are mostly young workers at these stores and I think it is horrendous that they and anyone should endure this type of behaviour!!

 

[lizclarke]

Totally “understand his outrage “at the rubbish Starbucks cos try to pass off as coffee.

 

[Suzanne rose]

I used to work in a McDonald’s store and unfortunately have seen a lot of rude and aggressive customers.
I think these customers should be charged, fined and also be made to apologise.
There are mostly young workers at these stores and I think it is horrendous that they and anyone should endure this type of behaviour!!

My daughter is a manager at McDonald's and has worked there since she was 15 and often tells me about some really horrible customers she has had to deal with.

My son was also a manager ( he is now a builder ) actually chased a guy who tried to rob them then ran out and smashed the glass door . He caught him and held him down until police arrived 5 minutes later.
He then got told off by the owners of the store by putting his life at risk but I think I gave it too him more.

His reply ' I wasn't letting anyone do that while I was running the shift '

 

[maxesmum]

I’m no coward,but that would have scared me sideways to have been on the receiving end of that. Those poor kids! No one deserves that shit! They deserve danger money.

 

[Sandygwalk]

Totally “understand his outrage “at the rubbish Starbucks cos try to pass off as coffee.

I take it you are not serious that people should act like this.

 

[Trudi]

• WATCH: A Starbucks customer's ‘ugly’ outburst was caught on camera, smashing a display with a chair and frightening other customers. 'Australia has gone crazy.'

"smashing a display"??? That suggests the display was smashed when in fact, it stayed intact while the chair broke.

Please use less inflammatory language!

 

[Macarj]

He's not just on coffee !!!!

 

[SGH]

And yet they didn't call the police??

 

[Cher]

Having worked in retail, hospitality, etc. you get to see and deal with a lot of rude and aggressive people. However, no-one really knows what has happened for the customer to react this way. Every customer experience varies and depending on their experience depends on what their reaction is.
I was always taught that the customer is always right, which is not necessarily so. I have come to realise that there are 3 things that customers really want:-

1. The customer always has the right to have their voice heard.
2. The customer always deserves to have their issues resolved.
3. The customer always has the privilege to feel empowered.

If people are taught this rather than the customer is always right then we may find that a customers experience might be a much more pleasant and there wouldn't be so many rude and aggressive people around. We cannot help what type of day the customer has had, however, we have the power to improve their day by being as pleasant and helpful as possible.

 

[Rosalie30]

Totally “understand his outrage “at the rubbish Starbucks cos try to pass off as coffee.

I dislike Starbucks ’coffee’ also, but it’s less hassle and of course less ‘news worthy‘ to just avoid visiting their stores.

 

[Tygie]

In this day and age, nothing seems to escape the prying eyes of ever-ready citizen journalists. Each one of us, with a phone in our pocket, is capable of capturing and sharing moments that can quickly become online sensations adding fuel to a wide range of national debates.

This has been highlighted recently by an outrageous incident in a Melbourne Starbucks that flared up some rather heated discussions around our societal behaviour.

View attachment 23562

A Starbucks customer managed to capture footage of an enraged man unleashing a tirade inside the store. Source: Tiktok

A Starbucks customer, bemused by the spectacle that unfolded before him, managed to document a furious man's rampage in the popular coffee shop—an event that has since marked its place in the growing debate around civility and public conduct in Australia.

Like many modern city streets, Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street sees a colourful array of characters each day.

However, not many would have expected to witness a man brandishing a wooden chair as an instrument of havoc, hammering it several times against the glass of the store's display cabinet.

The violent outburst caused fellow patrons to recoil in fear while staff stood helplessly against the assailant's anger. As the incident unfolded, a young woman innocently placing an order at the nearby counter was visibly startled and began to retreat.

Miraculously, the display cabinet endured the blows despite the wooden chair losing two legs in the bizarre attack. As shared by Yahoo News Australia, police were not alerted to this incident, and it remains unclear what may have instigated the sudden outburst.

On seeing the video, which has garnered an astounding one million views on social media, the internet community expressed shock and sympathy in equal measure.

‘That poor staff and lady beside him’ was a common sentiment among the viewers.

Watch the full video here:

​

As some locals expressed concern about the increasing prevalence of such unsettling behaviour on Elizabeth Street and called for enhanced security measures, others took a tongue-in-cheek approach.

One user shared, ‘This is nothing compared to Elizabeth St Maccas.’

Interestingly, the incident brought attention to the durability of the Starbucks display cabinet, garnering enthusiasm from internet users.

‘Whoever designed that glass should use this as advertisement.’ one person commented.

‘Respect for that glass case! it is strong!’ another commented.

Key Takeaways

• A violent episode at a Starbucks store in Melbourne was caught on camera and shared on social media, attracting attention and comments from many Australians.
• The man involved in the incident was seen smashing a wooden chair on the display cabinet, causing fear and distress among other customers and staff.
• Locals have commented on how this behaviour has become common on Elizabeth Street, with some suggesting the need for a security guard.
• The main interest of viewers was the resilience of the glass display cabinet, with many suggesting it should be used in an advertisement for the strength of the glass.

While these incidents may generate online jest, they also highlight the importance of remaining vigilant and prioritising safety.

We invite you to share your thoughts. Are we witnessing a collective descent? And more importantly, what steps should we take to address and resolve these issues?

Starbucks might be in the big cities but not the regional areas (no where near where i am anyway) all we get is a cold milk drink frappichino of theirs in a 'toothfull' size from certain shops for nearly $10 for a 250ml - couple swigs and its gone!

We never even had a 7-11 until a few months ago, so never had experienced Krispy Kreme donuts before then (which we don't have an actual store of theirs either) and i hadn't had a slurpee for over 20 something years (much better than the frozen crud Maccas/HJ's have). That said.....

That guy has serious anger issues and needs a few trips to a 'break room' to smash out his anger in a more constructive way!