MRBEAST has once again caused a stir online after garnering plenty of attention during his career as the fourth most subscribed YouTuber.
Whether it’s raising $20million to plant 20million trees or giving away a private island, the 24-year-old philanthropist isn’t shy when it comes to being a trending topic.
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Which is why many of his 140million fans weren’t surprised when MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, gave an unusual tip to his waitress in a recent TikTok.
While dining at a restaurant, MrBeast asked his waitress about the biggest tip that she has ever received while working.
The waitress, Amy, said it was probably about $50.
“Has anyone ever tipped a car?” MrBeast said while handing Amy a set of keys.
The heartwarming video showed Amy in shock after the surprise, even telling MrBeast that she was late to work that day because her Uber was too slow.
Also in the video, Amy said that she didn’t even know how to drive but she hugged and thanked MrBeast for the life-changing gift.
“Best. Tip. Ever,” wrote one person.
“You are the best!!” wrote another one.
However, some people weren’t as moved by the grand gesture with many viewers pointing out that the Toyota Corolla featured Feastables branding for the food company MrBeast launched in January 2022.
The food company aims to “change the way you snack” with “ingredients you can trust,” according to its website.
To some, the video felt more like a brand deal than a kind gift to a stranger.
“Sorry but the Feastables wrapping kinda ruined it,” wrote one person.
“MrBeast, you can do better than that. Why wrap it like that? I’ve seen you give away plenty non-branded stuff,” wrote another person.
And a third person said: “So basically she has to do promotion for his company by driving the car.”
Others shared worries that Amy’s new car could count as part of her income and land her in a higher tax bracket.
“Hi your insurance and taxes are about to be wild,” wrote a viewer.
Still, many thought the car was yet another example of the good that MrBeast is known for putting out in the world.
“MrBeast, you are amazing,” wrote a fan.
“The selflessness is REAL. Thank you for doing this for so many,” wrote another person.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to MrBeast for comment on the debate over the gift.
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