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Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco criticized a restaurant for charging him a $3 "COVID fee" during a recent dining experience, expressing his disapproval on social media.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco criticized a restaurant for charging a $3 "COVID fee" to wipe down menus, questioning the necessity of the charge as pandemic-related expenses wind down. He also expressed frustration over incurring a 3.5% credit card surcharge during the same meal, urging businesses to absorb such costs as part of doing business. The comedian's video criticizing the fees garnered significant attention on social media, and he is set to kick off his "It Ain't Right" comedy tour in July.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco criticized a restaurant for charging a $3 "COVID fee" for wiping down menus, questioning the necessity of the charge. He also expressed disapproval of a 3.5% credit card surcharge during the same meal, urging businesses to absorb such costs as part of doing business. While some restaurants implemented COVID-related fees during the pandemic to cover additional expenses, Maniscalco's comments reflect growing scrutiny over the continuation of such fees as the pandemic winds down.