Four white women have been caught on video in California harassing a man named Arguelles Alvarez who sells hot dogs.
The incident happened outside of San Diego State University’s Viejas Arena on February 11. Since then, the video has gone viral on TikTok and has been seen by millions of people.
In the video, one woman can be heard complaining about the $7 price of a meat stick and threatening to “f—k over” the vendor, while another can be seen taking a hotdog off the grill, licking it, and putting it back. Witnesses say that the women were rude and condescending to the vendor, who was named Arguelles Alvarez.
Arguelles Alvarez hot dog seller outside SDSU harassed by four white women in viral video
Hispanic street vendor outside SDSU harassed by a group girls: the vendor, Arguelles Alvarez, had refused to lower his price when asked by the four women, which led to them touching, eating, and throwing his food. pic.twitter.com/PzjtgyanTD
— ChudsOfTikTok (@ChudsOfTikTok) February 15, 2023
Many side with Arguelles Alvarez
Witnesses said he hadn’t done anything to make the women mad and was just doing his job when they started to bother him. Thousands of people have said that the women’s actions were wrong and that they felt sorry for Arguelles Alvarez.
Morgan McBrearty, a witness, told that she spoke up for him after hearing and seeing them talk to him in rude and condescending ways. McBrearty is said to have said that after the vendor made her own purchase, the girls kept bothering her.
Student who filmed the video speaks up
The student at California State University San Marcos who took the video explained on social media why she chose to record the rude behaviour instead of stopping it. “I much rather show how these girls go out in public and act than get myself involved,” said the TikTok user, who goes by @rileykaufman9.
The incident has made people angry on social media, and many people have come out in support of Arguelles Alvarez and against the other women. Viral video sparks discussion about vulnerable people in US
Since the event, there has been more talk about how street vendors are treated in the United States. Street vending is often a dangerous, low-paying job where people can get harassed, hurt, or even be arrested by the police. People who care about street vendors want more protections and help for this vulnerable group.
Harassment is on rise in US
In the United States, it is becoming more common for people who are weak to be harassed. People and groups that are on the outside of society face verbal and physical abuse, discrimination, and hate crimes every day. Harassment like this can have devastating effects, such as emotional trauma, physical injuries, loss of a way to make a living, and even death.
Harassment of street food vendors like the recent case of Arguelles Alvarez, is getting worse. Many street vendors are immigrants, people of colour, or from marginalised groups. As a result, they often face verbal and physical abuse, discrimination, and hate crimes.
Officials are also to blame
In some cases, local officials and police have also been rude to street vendors. For example, people who sell food on the street without a permit have been fined or even arrested in Los Angeles. These fines can be very hard on vendors, who often already have a hard time making ends meet.
Overall, the incident has shown that we need to be more understanding and respectful of the people who work hard to give us the goods and services we need, like Arguelles Alvarez and other street vendors across the country.
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