Deerhead owner defends viral Facebook post saying 'free money' prevents hiring [View all]
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Chuck Johnson said he didn't mean to offend anyone.
The owner of Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe & Bar went to Facebook Sunday to inform customers that he's closing on Sundays at least through Labor Day due a lack of staffing.
Had Johnson's statement ended there, it likely would not have gone viral, with hundreds of angry responses. Instead, the Facebook post continued:
"We will be closed on Sundays until further notice, or when they stop getting free money and have to work again. Sorry for the inconvenience."
The post came with a photo of the late actor John Candy's security officer character in "National Lampoon's Vacation," signaling stop.
Read more: https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/2021/08/17/deerhead-owner-defends-viral-facebook-post-saying-free-money-prevents-hiring/8164308002/
(Evansville Courier Press)
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