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Motor 1
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
‘Didn't Do It for Able Bodied…Men:' Autozone Worker Refuses to Take Battery Out. Then Customer Sees Him Helping Another Man
One man suggests an AutoZone worker refused to remove his car battery because he's Black. In a video with more than 500,000 views, content creator and musician Geneiusbeatz ( @geneiusbeatz318 ) shared the uncomfortable experience he had at AutoZone. In the video, Geneiusbeatz explains that he asked an AutoZone worker for help removing his car battery, but the man refused. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Then he says another customer made the same request. This time, he says the worker complied. In the video, he films from inside the store. You can see the alleged worker, who's Black, tinkering with a customer's car. When he zooms in, you can see that the worker appears to have cables attached to the battery. These appear to be from the battery tester. The TikTok does not show the worker remove the battery. But Geneiusbeatz suggests that he did. When he pans to the customer, it's an older white man. 'So Mr Autozone tells me they don't pull batteries out of cars but look who he jump for?' he writes in the text overlay. Geneiusbeatz is also Black, which observers suggest presents an interesting but common racial dynamic around internalized bias and selective service. Will AutoZone Change Your Battery? Trending Now 'We Don't Cut Corners:' Dallas Man Calls Out $7K Honda Dealership Quote After Mechanic Fixes for $125. Then Dealership Responds 'Cleaning My Car Out Today:' Texas Man Leaves Water Bottle in Jeep. Then it Causes Irreversible Damage AutoZone does change batteries. First, a worker will test your current battery to make sure you actually need a new one, according to its website . AutoZone says it offers free battery testing, charging, and installation at all of its stores. If your battery is dead or dying, they'll help you pick the right replacement and install it on the spot. They'll also recycle your old battery for free, so you don't have to worry about what to do with it. The website does not say if a worker will remove a customer's battery if they aren't buying a new one, however. They'll also charge power sport, lawn & garden, and marine batteries—even if it takes overnight. AutoZone carries a wide selection of batteries, including Duralast , one of the top-rated battery brands. 'Our Own Worst Enemy' The situation Geneiusbeatz says he experienced is one many Black people recognize: Being treated with indifference or even hostility by a worker who shares your racial background, only to watch that same person go above and beyond for a white customer. This isn't about expecting special treatment, but about equal treatment. It can feel like a betrayal—especially in spaces where you'd expect a shared experience to foster solidarity. The video touches on a deeper, unspoken tension: How systems of racism can shape behavior even among people who've been harmed by those systems themselves. Sometimes the pressure to appear "professional" or "non-confrontational" around white people can show up as performative helpfulness, while the person doesn't expend that same energy for people of their racial, religious, or ethnic background. People in the comments highlighted these issues. 'Yasser missa bossman,' the top comment mocks. 'We are our own worst enemy,' another person wrote. 'I used to work there. I didn't do it for able bodied capable men. Women and elders I helped,' a third chimed in. (Technically, AutoZone workers are supposed to change customers' batteries.) 'Grown man asking another grown man to take his car battery out,' a commenter said, judgmentally. Motor1 reached out to Geneiusbeatz for comment via TikTok direct message and comment and to AutoZone via email. We'll update this if either responds. More From Motor1 'What Vehicle Is It?': Man Shows How AutoZone Workers React When You Ask For Custom Parts 'We Never Did That at My Shop:' AutoZone Worker Says it 'Hurts His Soul' Whenever a Customer Requires Him to Do This. Why? 'That Code Isn't Even on the Vehicle:' AutoZone Worker Tells Customer What Parts They Need. Then the Mechanic Double-Checks 'I'm On My 4th Exchange:' AutoZone Worker Says Duralast Brake Pads Come With a Lifetime Warranty. But Here's How to Get It Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I have crazy cravings & it's nothing to do with being pregnant…I've eaten limescale for years & munch on paper every day
A MOTHER has revealed that she has been battling 'crazy' cravings for years - and it's not due to being pregnant. Yaz Chapman, who is currently 36 weeks pregnant with a baby girl, has opened up on her 'unusual' cravings, which see her munch on five pieces of A4 paper every single day. 2 2 Not only this, but the content creator has also been eating kettle limescale for years too - yes, you heard that correctly. Posting on social media, Yaz opened up about dealing with Pica disorder, which according to her, is when you crave 'non-nutritional items.' Pica disorder, also known as Pica, is a condition where a person compulsively swallows non-food items. It's especially common in children and while it's often harmless, swallowing certain items can make Pica very hazardous. It's often treatable with therapy and a modification to lifestyle and circumstances. As a result of her Pica disorder, Yaz has three cravings - the first of which is kettle limescale. She explained: 'As soon as I get a bit of limescale, I like to scrape it out and eat it, which sounds absolutely crazy, but I've done that for years.' Yaz's second craving is dental stone - a high-strength gypsum product used in dentistry to create accurate and durable models, impressions, and moulds for prosthetics and orthodontics. The mother revealed: 'I buy the powder to make dental stone, I mix it all up, it turns into a paste and then I spread it on a plate on top of tin foil and then I peel it off. 'I break it up into little bite size pieces and then I bang all in a little tub and just eat it as and when I'm craving it.' Watch moment Megan McKenna reveals bizarre pregnancy craving Yaz's third craving is paper, as she continued: 'I also eat paper, I probably eat about four/five bits of A4 paper a day.' The mother acknowledged that while Pica is 'very common in pregnancy,' she has had it since she was a child. And not only can she not get enough of kettle limescale, dental stone and paper, but she also used to crave rolling paper too. She admitted: 'I used to eat Rizlas, it had to be green Rizlas - but yeah, everyone's always asking about my cravings and people are always completely baffled by it.' Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ yazchapman2323, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 423,700 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 51,200 likes, 608 comments and 6,889 shares. Social media users were gobsmacked by Yaz's 'unusual' cravings and raced to the comments to express this. One user gasped: 'That's fascinating.' A second wrote: 'Sorry I was literally expecting like gravy and chips or scraping the ice off the freezer, the limescale one took me out, but it's so interesting!' Whilst someone else penned: 'Oh wow that's unusual.' At the same time, one user questioned: 'How did you know you liked dental stone? I can't imagine a scenario where you tried it for the first time to know you liked it.' In response, Yaz wrote back and confirmed: 'I was eating chalky stuff anyway, then I started eating tile grouting, literally digging it out from the tiles craving something chalky so bad. 'I had a mould in my cupboard from when I had my grill made and I just thought 'ooh I wonder what that's like, it's chalky', and I literally ate a solid mould of my teeth and then needed more.' Find out more on cravings Dr Crystal Wyllie, a GP and leading clinician at ZAVA Online Doctor, tells Sun Health: ' Cravings can reveal a lot about what your body or mind needs. 'They are driven by a mix of biological and environmental factors, such as hormonal changes in pregnancy or menstruation, nutrient deficiencies, shifts in blood sugar, and social settings. 'Emotions also play a big role. Stress, anxiety or boredom can lead to cravings as certain foods provide a temporary sense of pleasure and relief. 'On top of that, the dopamine released when you eat these foods can reinforce your cravings over time.' But how can you tell the difference? 'If you're constantly reaching for sweets, cakes or biscuits, for example, it's likely your body is seeking a serotonin boost,' Dr Wyllie says. 'Sugary treats can offer a quick mood lift, which is why we often crave them when we're feeling low or bored. 'Similarly, cravings for savoury snacks like crisps, nuts or cheese can indicate your body needs more sodium or protein. 'This is particularly common if you've just been to the gym or you're dehydrated. 'Hormonal changes during your period can also trigger cravings for energy-dense foods like chocolate, pasta or fried food, as your body works harder and requires extra fuel. 'Recognising these patterns can help you address your cravings more healthily, and help you choose foods that satisfy your body's needs without overindulging. 'It's important that cravings don't lead to overeating, especially with calorie-rich foods (like those that are sugary or fatty) as this can lead to health issues such as obesity. 'All food groups should be consumed in moderation, bearing in mind your total calorie intake per day.' Meanwhile, someone else asked: 'Is that safe for you and baby though?' To this, Yaz replied and snapped: 'It's fine.' Not only this, but other social media users were eager to share the rather unusual cravings they have experienced. One person said: 'My craving is smelling cleaning products and washing detergents.' Another added: 'I crave ice, love the crunch.'
New York Times
08-07-2025
- Health
- New York Times
Should You Be ‘Fibermaxxing'?
First came smellmaxxing. And then sleepmaxxing. Don't forget flavormaxxing. Now there is a newcomer to the scene. Fibermaxxing. In the latest example of social media users fixating on something — only to have some take it to an extreme — proponents of the fibermaxxing trend are loading up their meals with soaked chia seeds and cruciferous vegetables in an effort to increase their fiber intake, and often to also lose weight. 'Fiber is super cool — I think more people should be eating fiber,' said Pamela Corral, a 25-year-old wellness content creator who said she tried to eat more than the recommended daily amount of fiber, which is approximately 25 grams for women in the United States. Ms. Corral's TikToks, which often extoll the virtues of the nutrient in text laid over footage of her morning chia seed puddings, have found a huge audience. A recent video garnered more than 10 million views. Ms. Corral said inspiration for her videos tended to strike when she was eating things, like her fiber-rich pudding. 'I try to eat it often,' she said, 'so I can make videos.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Washington Post
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
How ‘Love Island USA' forced a star's exit after racist posts resurfaced
After the first 'bombshell' entered the 'Love Island USA' villa this season, she quickly became a fan favorite and a front-runner to take home the show's $100,000 cash prize. But on Sunday night's episode, the show was hit with a different kind of explosion when Cierra Ortega, a 25-year-old L.A.-based content creator, was kicked off the show — the culmination of days of outcry after social media posts in which she'd used a racial slur resurfaced.
ABC News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Mohamad Mahathir turns 100
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