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"Controversial 'Sound of Freedom' Film Sparks Debate and Box Office Success"
entertainment3 years ago

"Controversial 'Sound of Freedom' Film Sparks Debate and Box Office Success"

"Sound of Freedom," a controversial movie about child sex trafficking, has become a surprise summer blockbuster, earning around $125 million at the box office. The film's distributor, Angel Studios, has implemented an unusual ticket strategy called Pay It Forward, allowing people to buy tickets for strangers to watch the movie for free. Over 10 million tickets have been purchased through the app, and the film has gained support from the right. However, there are allegations that ticket sales are being artificially inflated, with empty theaters for sold-out showings. Angel Studios denies these claims and states that the system has been audited with no signs of abuse.

Drive-Thru Worker Shames Woman for Not Paying for Another Customer's Order
social-issues3 years ago

Drive-Thru Worker Shames Woman for Not Paying for Another Customer's Order

A woman named Samantha shared a TikTok video about an encounter at a McDonald's drive-thru where the worker asked if she wanted to "pay it forward" for the police officer behind her. Samantha declined, stating that she came to buy her own meal. The worker appeared disgusted by her response, but many commenters revealed that police officers in the area never had to pay for their meals. Samantha questioned why she was asked to pay when McDonald's often comped their meals anyway.