Balls_DeepinReality t1_j3c7hdg wrote on January 7, 2023 at 2:57 PM

Reply to comment by Mazzidazs in Las Vegas restaurant goes from having almost no customers, to sold out after review from famous TikToker by CaptLeaderLegend26

I think he mentioned some other food critic wanted thousands of dollars to review them.

That just seems so… scammy

rex2k10 t1_j3cwv6b wrote on January 7, 2023 at 5:52 PM

Eh, If you browse r/choosingbeggars you’ll see a lot of influencers ask for free stuff in return of exposure. Not surprised the critic asked for money. Although asking for thousands is ridiculous but I wouldn’t know what to charge if I was in that position.

blahbleh112233 t1_j3d9rzw wrote on January 7, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Yeah, i can see it both ways if you are an actually popular critic/influencer. People like Mr. Beast can probably completely make a restaurant considering how much Beast Burgers sell in a month. I can see them charging money just because they know its a big deal and they don't want to be taken advantage of by the owner.

Fuck the small guys trying to get free shit for clout though. Its always with an implicit threat that they'll eat your restaurant anyways but shit on it, kinda like a Mob protection racket

Autumnleaves201 t1_j3e310r wrote on January 7, 2023 at 10:29 PM

Yeah, the other food critic apparently asked for $2,600 (and probably expected free food), which is really shitty. The business said they weren't sure if they could pay rent and someone seriously thought to charge them that much money.