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American TikToker's Controversial Advice on European Pickpocketing Sparks Global Debate
A recent TikTok video by user @trashbuns has ignited a heated debate across social media platforms, with an American woman expressing her strong opinions on pickpocketing in Europe. Uploaded on August 20, 2025, the video, which has garnered over 1.7 million views, features the woman stating, "Europeans getting pickpocketed in 2025 is EMBARRASSING." She suggests that Europeans are too passive, claiming, "it seems like you guys just let it happen." The creator went on to cite an unsubstantiated account of Americans during the Olympics "beating the shit out of pickpocketers" as a model for how to deal with such crime. She provocatively advised viewers to physically assault pickpockets, suggesting they "shove it into their eyeballs" to "make them blind for life for trying to steal your iPhone 14 Pro Max." The video has drawn significant backlash in its comments section, with many users, particularly those identifying as European, refuting her claims. One user commented, "As a European, I’ve never been pickpocketed in my life. Idk who that happens to." Another added, "The people getting pickpocketed are tourists lol," suggesting that locals are not the primary targets. Several comments also highlighted perceived issues within the United States, with one stating, "I feel like we shouldn’t point fingers on crime when we have loose ". The video has sparked a broader conversation about cultural perceptions of crime and personal safety.
