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We've reported on some rather stupid things posted to YouTube, such as footage of people breaking the law then flaunting it online. Postings of beatings and theft are disturbingly common, and so, too, are "fire in the hole" videos, in which camcorder-armed teens with nothing better to do order drinks at fast-food drive-throughs, then throw them back through the window before speeding off (and then post the video on YouTube). Two Florida teens were recently caught doing said act, an, in an welcome twist, were required to post an apology video to YouTube as part of their sentence.
The unnamed teens threw drinks at Taco Bell worker Jessica Ceponis at a franchise location in Merritt Island, Florida. When Ceponis learned a video of the incident was posted online, she used MySpace to track down the perpetrators. After pretending to be their friends she figured out their identities, she called the police, and had the teens arrested.
The teens were each charged with two counts of battery and one count of criminal mischief, and, as punishment, were required to post the apology video (which they edited themselves). They are also serving 100 hours of community service, paying $30 cleaning fees to the restaurant, and personally writing apology letters to to Ceponis. Will this put a stop to these sorts of videos? Probably not, but we're pretty sure these two pranksters at least won't be doing it again. [Source: YouTube, via USA Today]
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Subscribe to commentsDennisJun 11th 2008 6:03PM
I've read that people were more polite back in the old West when everyone packed a piece. You'd think twice about giving someone a finger if you thought he (or she) might draw on you. Regarding the dangers that a "bad guy" will take my weapon away and turn it on me...I'll take my chances.
moJun 11th 2008 6:26PM
Al you are not right about that.As a mother of four grown people I know you can't let bad behavior just go unpunished.Heck if these were my kids they would be in a world of trouble.But I hope my kids never did anything like this.They usually only did stupid things that might have gottn themselves hurt but this is just cruel and when your don't teach teenagers to respect other people and make them stop cruel behavior alot of times they grow up to be cruel people or worse..criminals...
maureen hallettJun 11th 2008 6:47PM
Dennis,did you not watch the HBO series that was on last year about he "old west" People were not more polite they were crude and it was a very dangerous place.That is why so many laws were finally inacted in those towns outlawing guns in town.
AprilJun 11th 2008 7:27PM
to Brett that replied to my comment, you totally took what I said way outta wack!!! and yes, I do believe it was God! my point is, is that people cant just go around treating people that FEED YOU like crap!!! a lot of people dont want that job and it would be nice if people would take a second out of their day and ask them how their day is going all you concentrated on was the part where I thought God had helped her get those kids what they deserved! believe what you want, but, I believe God does help us in time of need!!
CindyJun 11th 2008 11:02PM
We cant blame the parents for this entirely. Teens will do things wehn Mommy and Daddy arent around. I dont think they were sincere with their apology in a way but i do believe they have thought about what they have done. I have a son that I talked to about drugs, the law, girls, and respect for others. I was sure that I was doing all the right things and what do you knoe he got caught stealing a pair of sneakers from J C Penny department store. he has also skipped school and i have caught him high.
So now you guys may be asking if you didnt know this "where are his parents?" and maybe even blame me. Well I am not a bad parent and I was at work when these things happened. Does that make me a bad parent?? No it doesent. Im happy that these kids got caught and I think they fine should be more than it was but, teens are individuals and they make their own choices in life. So when they get caught How is that always the parents fault? They did something wrong,got caught and the punishmnet was givin by someone voted in office by the public. Who are to complain when we voted them in??
Boys schoolAug 4th 2008 4:51AM