Country Star Praises Men Who Intervened at Melbourne McDonald’s
Two Australian men received commendation from an American country music artist for defending a McDonald’s employee from an abusive customer in a widely shared video.
Incident Description
Drew Baldridge, a US country musician touring Australia with Jelly Roll, posted footage of the event at a Melbourne McDonald’s where a female worker was reportedly insulted and spat at.
Actions of the Two Men
Baldridge applauded the men who restrained the alleged attacker, capturing one of them saying:
“Wrong country if you want to abuse women.”
In his social media post titled “Never abuse women,” Baldridge expressed:
“So inspiring to watch these dudes stand up for this woman.”
Details from the Footage
- The man verbally abused the staff member multiple times.
- Baldridge recalled telling him, “Bro, you need to calm down. You don’t talk to women like that.”
- The customer appeared to spit at the woman over dissatisfaction with his order.
- Other men then intervened, confronting the abuser before restraining him on the ground.
Baldridge, 34, described the moment:
“I was starting to get frustrated... And before I know it these dudes got this dude on the ground.”
Summary
This incident highlights the community’s swift response to protect a vulnerable worker and condemn abusive behavior in public spaces.
Author's Summary: The quick actions of two men in Melbourne, praised by US country star Drew Baldridge, serve as a powerful stand against abuse toward women in public settings.