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Exhausted retail worker who melted down over prank receives $250k
Original: Exhausted worker who had a meltdown over viral prank receives 250k
An exhausted retail worker who broke down after being targeted by a viral prank is now receiving 250,000 dollars, according to News.com.au. The worker's distressed reaction spread widely online, prompting an outpouring of public sympathy and donations. Many commenters condemned prank content that targets people simply trying to do their jobs, and praised the fundraising effort that followed.
Why now: Public sympathy for the worker and backlash against cruel prank content drove a large fundraising and discussion wave.
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- Exhausted worker who had a meltdown over viral prank receives 250k · news.com.au · 327.3K
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