"Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco Slams COVID Fee as No Joke"
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.