TikTok star’s ‘random acts of kindness’ slammed as ‘dehumanizing’ clickbait

16.07.2022 - 04:19 / nypost.com

for sharing videos of himself giving out free flowers or hugs and surprising people by paying for their groceries. In his videos, which receive millions of views, he claims he’s simply trying to “spread kindness,” but viewers and some recipients of his “random acts” aren’t into his shtick.

In a recent video, Pawluk tells a woman she dropped money on the floor before he quickly pays for her groceries while her back is turned — and then simply he walks away. The woman then looks around in confusion and points in the direction where Pawluk.

Some people online claimed that the woman looked and mouthed “Put that back, please” before walking away with her groceries. However, a spokesperson for Pawluk, Taylor Reilly, told news.com.au that the woman was not pointing or speaking to Pawluk, but was instead addressing her two children, who were off camera.While many viewers praised his effort as “so kind” and called him a “good man,” some naysayers piled on about the self-promotion involved in the so-called random act.

One person commented that it “would be even nicer if it wasn’t filmed,” while another suggested: “bro give the money to poor people. donate it.

that would be valuable.”Spread kindness in times when people least expect it ❤️ #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #viral #wholesomeNo matter the woman’s reaction, it wouldn’t be the first time that a recipient of Pawluk’s “random act of kindness” didn’t feel the love and was instead upset by his actions. Earlier this week, an Australian woman told ABC Radio Melbourne that she felt “dehumanized” after being recorded and seeing the video uploaded online, apparently without her permission, as “clickbait.”I hope this made her day better ❤️ #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #viral #wholesomeMaree,