Costco worker praised for refusing to give free energy drink samples to kids

A Costco worker has been applauded by viewers on TikTok after refusing to give out free energy drink samples to kids.

A father took to TikTok to blast a Costco employee who declined to hand samples out to children – but most viewers supported the decision.

In a viral clip, Moonie (moonie1976) caught a worker refusing to give samples of Alani Nu Energy drink to his son. When he asked about the sample, the Costco employee clarified that it was an energy drink, and mentioned that the samples were only for adults.

“Not for children,” she told the shopper. “Oh, OK, c’mon you guys,” the dad replied as he guided his two children away. “Dad, you can have one,” the worker offered in response.

Moonie refused to take the sample, saying “Nah, I’m good with coffee.” He expressed his frustration with the situation through a text-overlay in the clip, writing, “Costco shutting the kids down. SMH.”

Viewers praise Costco worker for not giving samples to kids

The vast majority of TikTok users in the comment section sided with the Costco employee, and praised her for doing the right thing.

“That’s a good thing!! energy drinks can be very harmful to your body,” one person wrote. “Good for that woman.. children should not drink that junk,” another added.

“Energy drinks can kill adults. It causes heart issues. People have died from drinking them. That’s why kids can’t have them,” a third shared.

“Why is this a ‘smh’ it’s an energy drink? But I’m sure if she would’ve let them he would’ve made a video pissed about it,” someone else said.

The TikToker seemed unbothered by the criticism, as he later posted a parody video in which he approached a mall worker and requested the strongest energy drink for his children.