India, Oct. 29 -- When an Instagram content creator staged a mock theft prank on a Red Baron employee, the resulting viral confrontation ignited a wider debate about harassment disguised as comedy. The worker's viral outburst underscores a dangerous trend where online "clout" is harvested at the direct expense of everyday people.

A video that went viral on social media showed a prankster pretending to steal money by using an employee's phone while the employee was stocking a freezer. The situation quickly worsened as the employee wasn't amused by the feat. He snapped at the content creator for disturbing him while working.

"You're probably making money off of this, I can't even pay my goddamn mortgage! And I got four kids at home. So no...