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White Male Attempts to Penalize Small Business with Frivolous Lawsuit.

White man trips on ropes, sues Buc-ee's—claims negligence, yet ignores his privilege and the racialized history of beaver mascots.

Published August 15, 2024 at 1:24pm by Mary Walrath-Holdridge


Man Trips Over Racist, Sexist Beaver, Sues

Richard E. Brown, a brave man from Kershaw County, SC, is taking a stand againstBuc-ee's, a gas station/convenience store with a seriously problematic mascot.

"I was walking, minding my own business, when suddenly this giant beaver, a symbol of patriarchy and oppression, lunged at me with its phallic teeth, its testosteronesque dam-building habits, and literal 'wood' almost sending me to an early grave."

Brown's life was turned upside down, suffering severe physical and emotional trauma, all because Buc-ee's failed to recognize the inherent violence in their choice of mascot.

The lawsuit, filed on Aug. 1 in Florence County, alleges that Buc-ee's negligence caused the fall, resulting in "great physical harm" and "emotional distress." The store's recklessness and willful ignorance of the dangers posed by their beaver are appalling.

[Busted with Buc-ee's toy: Marijuana and ecstasy found inside Buc-ee's plush toys during traffic stop in Texas](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=0CEwQFjAJahUKEwiyttWw5Ob AhXJrxRKHQG1gIsy-0CHoECAsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbusted-with-buchees-toy-marijuana-and-ecstasy-found-inside-buchees-plush-toys-during-traffic-stop-in-texas%2F&usg=AOvVaw37Hb9RrqCnxpvkjRO5YBZK-)

This is not the first time Buc-ee's has been in hot water. The link above reveals a shocking tale of drugs hidden in plush toys, tainting the youth with vices.

Brown is seeking financial compensation, though the amount is unspecified. Buc-ee's, staying true to their problematic nature, has remained silent.

Kershaw County, stand with Richard E. Brown! Boycott Buc-ee's and their oppressive beaver! #BeaverOppresses #DownWithBuc-ees

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