It’s true Brewing Hahaha.
A bikini-clad barista has fans online cheering her on after smashing the windshield of a man’s car during an argument over a $22 coffee.
Emma Lee, 23, was seen on surveillance video pulling out a hammer during an altercation at Taste of Heaven Espresso, a drive-thru coffee shop in South Seattle.
Lee told local news outlets that she had only caused damage to the customer’s vehicle when the customer got out of his car, approached the drive-thru window and threw an iced coffee at her.
She also alleged that the man threatened her, saying: “No one will miss you.”
“They threatened us by shouting, spitting on us and trying to pry open our windows,” the young business owner said. Fox 13“I felt unsafe.”
Lee told the outlet that the customer ordered a 32-ounce cup of coffee and a 24-ounce cup of water, totaling about $22.
The man was a regular customer at the restaurant and had previously complained about the high prices of the food he ordered.
“Nobody is forcing you to come here,” she allegedly told him.
“Your claims of ignorance or deception don’t hold up,” the barista argued. “The prices are listed.”
Lee called police and filed a misdemeanor assault charge against the customer.
However, FOX 13 reports the man may be suing her in small claims court for money to pay for the windshield.
Lee says she’s not worried about being hauled before a judge, and that she shouldn’t be treated any differently to other baristas just because she serves coffee in a revealing swimsuit.
“Why should this kind of interaction be expected because of the circumstances? It’s disgusting,” Lee said. “It’s fine for him to be upset, but is it not appropriate for me to respond?”
upon InstagramLee shared some of the CCTV footage showing the altercation.
Some viewers spoke out, saying she was justified in hitting the customer’s car with a hammer.
“I showed this to my kids! If we reacted like this fewer men would think it was ok to talk to us like this,” one fan wrote. “He would never do that to a man. What did you do to deserve this? What did any of us do? You existed. You are truly a national treasure.”
“Smashing a hammer into a windshield felt so good!” a second person cheered. “I’m so glad you stood up not only for yourself but for all of us women in this industry!! We deal with this situation every day! I hope others learn from this interaction.”
However, some were less impressed with Lee’s response.
“So you committed a felony, aggravated assault on him…not a good look,” one person said bitterly. “I hope your relationship with your dad gets fixed.”
