Asmongold Sparks Outrage with Shocking Take on Tipping Culture and Who Really Deserves Your Tips

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Summary

  • Asmongold used to skip tipping in restaurants, believing tipping culture was a form of “stolen valor.”
  • Asmongold would prefer to tip cooks rather than servers, stating tipping culture is classist.
  • Reactions to Asmongold’s comments on tipping culture have been mixed, with some agreeing, while others see it as hypocritical.

Streamer Asmongold recently discussed the custom of tipping on Twitch, sharing that before his rise to fame, he didn’t tip at restaurants. He went on to explain his past reasons for not tipping and how his perspective has since evolved.

Although not every streamer achieves success, numerous individuals have ventured into streaming or content creation as a means to earn some additional income or even sustain themselves financially. In fact, successful streamers such as CaseOh have managed to quit their regular jobs due to the popularity of their streams, which not only matched but exceeded their previous earnings.

These days, Asmongold is quite affluent as a streamer, yet this wasn’t his past situation. In his words, Asmongold shared that he never used to leave tips at restaurants, considering it dishonest recognition for the server. Instead, he prefers to reward the cooks who prepare the food. He even suggested in a tweet that tipping serves as a means for upper-middle-class Americans to judge working-class Americans with a sense of self-righteousness. He further stated his belief that it’s one of the key factors perpetuating the tipping culture’s continuation.

Tipping Comments Draw Mixed Responses

As a movie reviewer, I’ve seen mixed reactions to Asmongold’s stance on tipping in the restaurant industry – some applaud him for advocating for cooks’ access to tips, while others voice their dissent. Critics argue that his position is somewhat contradictory, considering he primarily earns from viewer donations himself. However, it’s important to note that Asmongold acknowledged his tipping practices.

On the practical side, there are those who point out the discrepancy between server wages and minimum wage in many states, with servers often earning just $2.13 an hour, leaving tips to make up the difference. Unfortunately, this system doesn’t always work as intended, with cooks receiving a standard wage instead of tips. This means they often struggle to earn above their state’s minimum wage. Even when employers are required to cover the gap to ensure fair wages, many workers still find it challenging to live comfortably, given the low minimum wage in some places.

Regardless of whether or not Asmongold encounters criticism for his views on tipping culture, it highlights a broader, persisting issue with earnings that he has no control over. To put it another way, it’s nothing new for Asmongold to be embroiled in controversy. However, it’s worth noting that Asmongold has achieved significant success and even became the most-watched streamer on Twitch. His unique perspectives and occasionally contentious opinions seem to be a key factor in keeping his audience engaged.

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2025-04-16 01:46