McDonald's has taken over the operation of two restaurants after a viral video showed a franchise owner berating an Indigenous artist while a woman attempts to tear down an Aboriginal flag
McDonald's has taken over the operation of two restaurants in north-west Victoria after a viral video showed a franchise owner berating an Indigenous artist while a woman attempts to tear down an Aboriginal flag.
"OK, you can do some nice paintings and everything … don’t get me wrong, I respect that work, but you claiming to be Aboriginal? You make me laugh." “McDonald’s will be engaging with its employees regarding the change in arrangements, to ensure the ongoing operation of the restaurants.” The video was among the top trending subjects on Twitter on Sunday and was shared and viewed hundreds of thousands of times.Ms Ridge tries to tear down the Aboriginal flag."I didn't think I'd filmed anything special because this kind of thing happens to Indigenous people all the time," he said.As Ms Ridge tries and fails to rip down the flag, Mr Wirramanda cries out, "it's too strong for you, Karen".
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