East Sacramento Pizza Shop Apology

[@Blade_Heart]

"I wasn't THAT drunk..." "Bro, you threw a sewer grate through a pizza shop window.." "..oh "

[@miscellaneousmedia3753]

that's one hell of a story honestly

[@supersixone9848]

Lol

[@largepoodle6036]

Lmao. That's like some shit teenagers would think of. Alcohol literally makes you dumb

[@jasper_of_puppets]

Pizza Time! Cowabungaaa

[@SiesVE]

I guess we all share the same brain cell.

[@apwkastmaster2096]

Some of us were young and stupidly drunk at times and did regretful stuff,but this dude did the right thing, in a f-up America. Nice change.😎

[@ivanvee1258]

There a lot shitty people in America, but there are also lots of good people...

[@andytuesday500]

Yep. I remember being a drunk idiot. Im glad I stopped drinking. Some of us should not touch the stuff

[@Q_Ona6]

That dude definitely doesn't look "young" just stupid, err privilege affords it

[@undr_guv_surv]

@@Q_Ona6 this isn't about privilege... your testosterone is just too low or you'd understand this act. YOU HAVE LOW T 😆

[@damelos4039]

Find out who he is and put him on a Congressional Ethics Committee. They can learn something from him.

[@theswapmeetflea]

When he said "cheese" and "dough" in the envelope , I literally thought there was that in there 🤦‍♂️😂

[@verawallace9055]

Me too lol seems like we were on the same brain waves

[@elrey8324]

me too 😂

[@angelseda9823]

Lol.. me too !!!.. I was like WTF ?!?.. that’s strange !!!.. glad I’m not alone !!!

[@thangnguyen02]

Same.. that's why my reaction when "2K worth".. Me: "what? how much cheese and dough can u stuff in an envelope?"

[@bandaqueenlove9134]

Same 💀

[@texican512]

That’s the most sincere apology move I’ve ever seen. You don’t see that often. That guy got my respects 👍

[@MJ-ct3gv]

Same here. 👍💖

[@5DNRG]

And he sleeps better...

[@gregfuzi1069]

@@5DNRG yes because it's hard to sleep on concrete in jail.

[@raymondvasquez6967]

Had the owner not placed active security camera's I'd doubt the perpetrator would have come forward and delivered the hush money.

[@chrisa8863]

@@raymondvasquez6967 and who are you to make that judgment

[@listenquitely2888]

Very rare that this ever happen.

[@ctrl_alt_deleter]

For reals. No one ever picks up a sewer gate and throws it at pizza place. Master splinter and those kung fu ass turtles would be so mad.

[@user-ml1te4rg6l]

@@ctrl_alt_deleter LMFAOOO The sewer and pizza shop!🤣 🐀🐢🐢🐢🐢 Splinter would totally forgive him too!

[@bruhmomento1319]

@@ctrl_alt_deleter funny. did laugh

[@IMaximusDMI]

The guy may have had priors or had been on probation. Maybe even training for some profession that this would completely ruin his chances at a career. Doesn't look like he left any name or contact information. He wanted it to be anonymous and wanted police off the case.

[@The_Logician]

Honestly this is how you handle mistakes by taking responsibility for your actions. All ppl wanna do is say "we're human, we make mistakes" and don't do anything to fix it and that's why it leaves a trail of hate and anger.

[@cbot375]

Wrong. It's a crime, hes a criminal. This is felony destruction of property, fine 10,000 and 6 months in prison. The state is filing charges, hope he rots in prison.

[@yours222truly]

@@cbot375 wtf 😭

[@raymondvasquez6967]

Had the owner not placed active security camera's I'd doubt the perpetrator would have come forward and delivered the hush money.

[@juggerswood]

You can handle it however you want. If I dont wanna pay the dude back and blame somone else then thats what I'll do.

[@buttersstotch6854]

@@cbot375 do you need a hug?

[@yotagang3705]

Guy was drunk made a couple bad decisions that night but the most important thing is that you learn from your mistakes and do right by the ones you hurt, to find inner peace.

[@daisyelmir1289]

Now that's what I'm talking about! I say that to my kids all the time. Only stupid people don't learn from their mistakes.👍🌼

[@freshoxygen2176]

@yohan cha : dude. Knock it off. It’s a positive and encouraging comment section.

[@shannonstibor6967]

He may have made a few bad decisions, but other than being proud of him for taking accountability and apologizing/paying, I'm proud of them for WALKING and not making the biggest mistake of driving. Kudos to them, especially the window breaker. But uh, maybe not drink so much that you do it again.

[@aliarshad3012]

@@freshoxygen2176 well said man. Thumbs up 👍👌.

[@stevensweeden6780]

Nah he was worried about being 'cancelled' ! His job, reputation, family and future were all on the line.

[@Mickey-yk4kv]

It's OK to be young and foolish, but also learn to take responsibility for your mistake.

[@cczsus6513]

@@benwyse Or he really just wanted to pay cuz he damaged a store for no reason

[@julessmithers1743]

I can be really dark,pessimistic,cynical but honestly little stuff like this gives me hope in humanity. That apology he gave the owner also helped me see the good left in humans.

[@funnycomments6081]

This is a rare act

[@shamansupreme9165]

I agree

[@DigitalKS]

There is still a lot good left in humanity, however the media will only show the dark and disturbing side as it’s good for ratings. A lot of the good that occurs on a regular basis is not “sexy” enough.

[@-----------------------------]

You're exactly what's wrong with humanity.

[@scottmiller6270]

You're not alone.

[@priscillafuentes8663]

Another reason why liquors are called "spirits", another spirit takes over. Remember that next time, you grab some spirits. I applaud the young man, for correcting his wrong.

[@andrewk8636]

Straight up 💯. I never understood why people would want to be possessed by a substance

[@Sheist]

Deep

[@mrleafbeef634]

@@andrewk8636 addiction & possibly other things. Getting away from burdens also

[@rodpar6327]

They been pizzessed lol 😆

[@girthbrooks6414]

@@rodpar6327 possessed *

[@paulbernal4580]

He was drunk.. it's obvious

[@junedudefred7157]

You know that kid gave up his Stimulus Check to cover his stupidity! Tough move but respect overall for being responsible about it. 💯

[@jlo1195]

both his $600 and $1400 stim checks.....putting the money to good use!

[@CosmicHarmony58]

Probably, but at first I thought he has rich parents or money himself

[@TheL1arL1ar]

I just got mine for $1400 but don’t you have to been working due to income tax records? Oh well it’s always good to have extra money and still have a full time job.

[@hello-nq3ze]

@@TheL1arL1ar if your parents claim you as a dependent, they can get a bit extra money from the stimulus check, not the pull amount if you were working at qualified yourself, but still something.

[@TheL1arL1ar]

@@hello-nq3ze Not a dependent I work full time plus I’m older..my ex wife does claim our 4 kids. She got some nice change...I’m glad I’m working and able to pay bills n stuff during this hard time.

[@isaac198428]

That’s a sign that he needs to quit drinking if he can’t control himself while under the influence. Because the next time he might be alone drinking and start driving possibly hurting or killing himself or others.

[@Victoria-sl7ky]

You definitely need to know your limit and adhere to it almost religiously.

[@LosAngelesFresh1]

he was blacked out drunk, there's no controlling yourself at that point. he just needs to realize what his limit is and i'm sure this will be a stark reminder

[@eve_l]

Yes, I also think being that drunk brought out the real side of him. Did he do the right thing by paying for the mistake, yes. But the question is, would he have done it if he knew there was no camera footage of him doing it? I have my doubts.

[@Mooselola]

True that!!!

[@alexlogan202]

He seems responsible enough to keep drinking, no joke

[@Nomnomnomiana]

Friend: Where’d your stimmy go? Perpetrator: A new window

[@laurieo877]

Wow someone took responsibility for their actions. Not a lot of that happening these days.

[@vitast2000]

Good people do the right thing all the time. It's unfortunate it doesn't make the news more often.

[@TheRealSovereignCitizens]

He really took responsibility, not just said the words

[@LeonardoUV]

These are the citizens we need. We all terrible mistakes sometimes, but the actions we take in the future to remediate is what really matters

[@MNDashcam]

True story. My friend lived in a camper van when he worked in the oil fields and stored a lot of his cash in there so he had about 60 grand in cash just an envelopes in one of the drawers. Last summer he went to sell it and was showing it to people who are interested when somebody found the envelopes pocketed them and ran and only later did we realize what happened. After pleading with the guy and doing whatever we could talking to the police etc. A couple days later he calls up my friend and asked if it's okay if he can stop by again because he feels really guilty. My friend says sure when can you be here and the guy said I'm literally down the street when it was like a 2-hour drive to begin with. He ends up returning all the money and explaining that his sobriety sponsor and his pastor and our messages guilted him into not being able to live with himself and he doesn't know what came over him but he knew he just had to return the money. Without for sure he would never see that money back because paper cash is hard to trace especially for small town cops.

[@irvinramos8930]

I like how he was just about run pass that grate but instead was like “lemme throw this sewer grate through that window real quick” 😂😂

[@osakamisonagarayama3685]

Glad their still 1 person now a days still know how to acknowledge his faults and mistakes and know to apologize. Most people i know never know and never will do that kind of humility!!!!

[@WavyFBaby]

That wasn’t the only drunken activity he did that night. That $2K is from a bank he robbed just minutes before 😂 😂 😂

[@val13c59]

I know you’re kidding. But you’re kinda killing the kindness with that joke.

[@WavyFBaby]

@@val13c59 nah.

[@Frank-bn6ci]

Hand written apology and cash to cover for the damages. Truly sincere and class act that you don't see anymore.

[@val13c59]

Be nice if that owner showed little more acceptance of the apology. He still seemed bitter. After receiving go fund $ and $2000, he should be more then happy.

[@starrl1026]

"I'm sorry for the things I did when I was hangry."

[@kristingallo2158]

Carry snickers in case of an emergency.

[@gmoney9729]

That was the noble thing to do.

[@nootnootpengui8015]

@@benwyse guy was hammered, doubt he knew there was a camera.

[@AL-ch5cz]

John Hammond: “I don't blame people for their mistakes, but I do ask that they pay for them”

[@RezidueWithaZ]

Thats badass 😂

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

Who's John Hammond? A character in a movie? Come on, I had to look it up. Cite source, in other words, save people the trouble. We're not all into Jurassic Park movies.

[@AL-ch5cz]

@@Anthony-hu3rj James Tu: “I had an epiphany once......but I forgot it.”

[@cesarcervantes6626]

“It’s water under the bridge “ like his perspective 🧠🫀 shit happens, gives you some hope, in this crazy world.

[@JamesDavis-mb1jw]

What’s to talk about? He was blitzed. “Yeah. I’m here to talk about something I have absolutely no memory of.” “Why did you do it?” “I was hammered.” Why my shop?” “I don’t know. I was hammered.” Have you never talked to people after a day of drinking? I just acted out the conversation.

[@PodiumTuningRacing]

Literally this 😂😂😂

[@peytonlove2598]

yeah I didn’t get that part.. like you have an apology and money to pay for it. should be end of story. he said himself he was clearly drunk out of his mind

[@demonknight7965]

I've never been there. I can't get blacked out dunk. Ive drank whole bottle of md 20/20 and wasn't that blitzed. I've had 4 12 oz buds 3/4 pitcher of bud and half picther of shiner and was stumbling drunk but still had the presence of mind to know i was too drunk to drive.

[@PodiumTuningRacing]

@@demonknight7965 You haven’t reached your max 😂. I’ve blacked out once in my life, typically had your tolerance. Took shot for shot against my cousin and some lady friends... got to 12 consecutive and that was all she wrote, didn’t remember a thing after that. Apparently I was singing and dancing and ended up in the bathroom buck ass naked... to be young again 😂😂😂

[@kingcc9999]

It sad that it’s so rare to see people take responsibility for their actions, but I’m glad this person did. The world need more people like him

[@tamiweber9409]

Awe, that's "Amazing" admission of guilt and embarrassed of his drunken action. I applaud this man for taking care of his mistake. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@ric8806]

@@benwyse take your meds sir

[@Dweller415]

Well it’s an unfortunate incident but if the young man learned a lesson then hopefully he’ll pay it forward and forgive someone who wrongs him. Kudos also to Steve’s Pizza’s owner.

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

Dude he paid it backwards .. There's a few people out there that will break our bank account to fix up our fuck ups... Almost amazing

[@Dweller415]

@@PerspectiveEngineer so do you think that in his case he should go to jail? I’ve worked in four California prisons and by no means would I suggest we go soft on crime. But even if the perpetrator had an epiphany and only (anonymously) fessed up to avoid jail time; so what? He still realized he was wrong. He still made restitution. It doesn’t sound like the Pizza shop owner has much interest in seeing the young man’s life ruined over one stupid stunt. It’s too bad more people don’t own up to their mistakes.

[@jeremywoods770]

"we appreciate the $2k, but he didn't need to give us cheese and dough. We have plenty of those ingredients on hand"

[@entropic7768]

you never see this stuff in the media, but id click this way faster than some outrageous incident, good story hope i see more like this more often.

[@libertyordeath555]

Now this is exactly why we need to legalize weed nationally, if he was high he would've just gotten a pizza.

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

Damn straight those grates are a heavy man and I got to go lie down

[@annamarielewis7078]

Or two😬

[@OutofSyncLV]

But it’s legal in Sacramento where this happened. Legal in all of CA.

[@NPC-gd3rk]

I agree but weed has been legalized for recreational use in California already but the media gives it a bad rep

[@girthbrooks6414]

You’re dumb, it’s already legal in the state this took place in

[@donnamczesty921]

Very humanitarian on both sides .....Good Health to all. Let's be safe out there EVERYONE

[@crovax17]

He owned up and felt bad and gave them money to repair it. People mess up sometimes and it’s good to see accountability instead of what most of this narcissistic culture does these days. Makes me happy to see.

[@suntzu957]

We all been there , the important thing is he made it right . Good enough for me.

[@soultekkamusic115]

Accountability in people makes them golden. Love this! 🙌

[@omegasage777]

Well this is actually a wholesome story...good on the man for apologizing and giving the owner money :) Good man!

[@rkhandle]

What if the money isn’t enough to replace the window?

[@tiffanyspann20102010]

Such a good example. He did his best to make up. We should all meditate on the values learned and add this to our long-term memory.

[@pedrolockup1543]

He saw himself on the news and made this nice gesture before it gets worse for himself imo

[@hvacexplained9341]

Definitely

[@ric8806]

I'd say it was a success

[@Spideera]

After the past few years, it is so good to see a report that really reflects what America used to be about (individuals, not the country itself). Taking responsibility and owning up, almost feels like a scene from Leave it to Beaver or Clifford the Big Red Dog hahaha. Great story and much needed.

[@ezraforteza3328]

He was just scared that his ass will be in jail

[@irishdevil1490]

It restores my faith in humanity, that there are still people that have a conscience, knowing you did the right thing at the end priceless.....

[@jamesl4461]

Much respect to the person who came clean. Most of us were drunk at one point and did something stupid.

[@cliffa2901]

Yup so true

[@borat8351]

2 grand for a window? Police who?

[@johnwalck3133]

“So shines a good deed in a weary world” Willy Wonka

[@inctru]

Hopefully, he will wise-up & stop the idiotic alcohol/drug consumption.

[@robbyddurham1624]

If you've ever had a black out, you know the guy didn't know what he was doing at the time. I was lucky and dont think I did anything bad.

[@Anthony74te27]

Apology + 2K= RARE...... Very nice thing for a chance.

[@sanansa4567]

I did something similar many years ago, I was really drunk (I don't drink anymore). I started damanging a fence with my bare hands of a business near a bar (I was a young man and very strong back in those days). I didn't even realize I was doing it, and I had no motive at that business in particular, I was probably just depressed/lonely and the alcohol brought my actions. I only became aware when the owner heard me and threatened to call the police. So I can believe the man who broke the window because like I said I never damage property like this before the incident and i had no reason to do it.

[@KA-eu9sy]

I disagree. The guy should have fessed up to the police and the owner. Come out and say his name and pay for the damages after finding out how much it was. His drunken act...what if it hit a person? When he's charged for the crime, judge would have said to him that he needs to go to quit drinking and go to alcohol counselling. If he does that and have no recollection, what else did he do before or going forward. Yes, apology and paying up is good. But going through the system is the proper channel. You did a crime, you do the time.

[@traveilarmundsims1670]

He has a CONSCIENCE. He probably knows CHRIST❤

[@SnakeSalmon8izback]

morality existed far before Christianity ever did

[@asutachi4607]

Meanwhile I’m thinking about how the hell cheese and dough was even able to fit in the envelope.

[@thugnificentone9854]

Something very rare these days. A person taking ownership of their mistakes and trying to make it right.

[@carriec9121]

How nice

[@bluskyz3894]

Would that $2000 be enough?

[@justicereporter8823]

He knew he will be arrested that is why they made the first move to apologize and give money.

[@johndon2536]

The drunk guy is smart

[@heythere3780]

Or maybe because he wanted to do the right thing. If he apologized *AFTER* he got caught, then your comment would make sense. Sac wouldn't even get a cop out there for this you big dummy.

[@justicereporter8823]

@@heythere3780 In the letter he said not to get cops involved.

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

@@heythere3780 yep file a report online contact your insurance company... I'm a dumb lazy cop, The chances are I'll take it out on somebody smaller and weaker than me and then lie about it later cuz my relationships aren't going so well and I need something to make me feel like a big man.

[@heythere3780]

@@justicereporter8823 Not and hopes is not the same thing. Obviously, English is not your first language. You didn't even catch any of the details. "Couple weeks later" "$2k" "blacked out drunk" "the city theu live in" "the damage" I mean damn bruh, I can keep going. Do yourself and I a favor buddy....listen, hear, pay attention more. *PLEASE*

[@xx-xt4rg]

Wow someone with a conscious......these days it's nice to see...

[@phongdao9239]

good news for a change

[@leogendary133]

Imagine if it had gone differently: the drunk dude comes by again drunk and smashes another window, crawls through it, apologizes and hands the letter with money, smashes another window and leaves. That would be wrong, infuriating and hilarious.

[@earthalien7777]

Awwww

[@DarknessFalls29]

Curious to know how much was the actual bill to fix the window.

[@jorgecarrillo3812]

Man that takes some balls to admit a mistake i tip my hat to the man that admitted he fd up n to the owner

[@theHAL9000]

Smashing window while hammered not classy. Apologizing, even anonymously, and ponying up cash to make it right with business owner ... Awesome and classy as well. Must be a good guy.

[@tommyboy1653]

😎👍👍

[@FreedomofSpeech865]

This warms my heart, there is still hope and decent people out there. I just hope that man takes care of himself because whatever he is using is not working for him.

[@BB-re6nz]

Seems like everyone has a go fund me. Can’t make rent? gofundme Want to be a bum? Gofundme Lost your job cause you were late? Gofundme Drunk breaks your window and you don’t want to go through your own insurance? Gofundme What the f

[@thebatman9533]

How refreshing!! Good on you, decent citizen!

[@MontyRoyal963]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@toy5965]

He gave $2000 plus cheese and dough for smashing one window? Shit come break all of mine then.

[@SuccessforLifester]

Was it because the cam video was released and then the apology came?

[@DiogenesOfCa]

I have been that drunk before! Good on him for manning up.

[@mikestefka6668]

I did something similar as a young impaired person. The property owner told me if I made things right he would leave police out. This person doesn't know how much he taught me a about alot of things.

[@MNDashcam]

If you are willing to take responsibility and do what you can to remedy the situation there should be an option for that without getting criminal charges and ruining your life over a drunken mistake. A lot of people don't come forward and try because getting charged and getting a record basically destroys the rest of your life even though there are other options to fix the situation.

[@kg957]

Wonder if this will happen in Minnesota?

[@MM-fi3mm]

Avoiding charges...

[@johndon2536]

Duhhhhh

[@itsucks8771]

We’ve been there. Praise this dude.

[@treytavares1727]

Since the guy paid he should've gave back the gofundme money. People are greedy.

[@Pe4nutButter]

I know a pro gamer move when I see one, he bet his friends 3k he would throw a sewer grate thru the window. Paid the owner 2k and walked off with 1k

[@samiam9059]

Talk about a great acceptance of responsibility. I hope it catches on!

[@KevinSamuelsPowerBottom]

I can appreciate the way this story turned out.

[@jamesgonda3785]

It won't make anybody here any weaker so thumbs up 😎🤙🇺🇸

[@gracie2298]

Admirable, owning up to your responsibilities. Why didn’t they read the letter? “I was hammered”. Wonder what other things he’s done under the influence? He’s probably a suit during the day and wanted this fiasco kept quiet. Might want to consider less consumption!

[@Brainhoneywalker]

The grate? That was the alcohol talking. The letter of apology and money for restitution was a decent human being who made a terrible mistake. Nice to see, especially in these times.

[@FBAsolutions7532]

The way that guy ran off after smashing the window is hilarious.

[@user-yr4no2fx3c]

Much respect to the man who smashed the window for owning up to it and paying. If I was that man I would go in and have some pizza with that owner and have a conversation, I bet you will make a friend for being an honest person like you were.

[@douggiles7647]

That's good to see, you screw up or make a stupid decision while drunk it's always good to own up to it. And I'm sure it didn't cost 2k to fix the window so really nice that he went above and beyond to show he was sorry.

[@Dom-gf4in]

Act 1: Offender was inebriated and dumb. Act 2: He sobered up but realized his fault with the help of his friends. He gripped responsibility and was intent on making things right. Major respect and hope for his generation. Owner is understandably emotional from Act 1. Act 2 helped greatly but owner seems to need extra closure with a talk over pizza, his semi-olive branch. Most things don’t ever need police or any other authority. Life is best lived free by responsible people.

[@chrisheidt1836]

😳 wow, props to this dude, talk about manning-up. Very impressive!!!

[@ssjwes]

I got this way at home once. I was drinking and standing in front of the microwave and the next thing I know I'm asleep in bed. I asked my sister about it the next day and she said I was up for hours after that having a great time... I never drank after that again. I told her that wasn't me. Just knowing that ANYTHING could've happened while I was out and I would've never known... No way. Freaks me out just thinking about it. I don't see how other people can do this and be fine with it. She said I was acting like I had when I was a teenager and there were no problems. My problem is if something bad happened it would be on me regardless remembering or not. I'm a big take ownership of your actions kind of person and this is a big NO for me.

[@jasonx409able]

Reminds me of Home Alone when Kevin threw that rock at the toy store lol

[@GoodWitchKnits]

What a missed opportunity for ninja turtle jokes...

[@sixxkitten7803]

Cheaper to pay the owner than being identified and pay a high fine and serve one year jail time #vandalism

[@Mooselola]

We all make mistakes- some horrifying. It’s how we handle the mistake - this renews my hope in humanity - that’s saying so much lately where I don’t find any hope

[@evelyngrace9954]

This is worthy of a news. Glad he came to apologize and own up to it.

[@cherista]

The guy is awesome for owning his mistake.

[@louisocampo2705]

Glad to see the young man didn't get arrested. I'm trying to figure out how he got away that night. No one from the pizza place went outside?? The guy from the restaurant is cool. 🤝

[@MrLurkProduction]

if its anything like the pizza joints near my place they were prolly closing up/near to closing, so only a few employees on hand.

[@thihal123]

Great story! Glad the person fessed up

[@carlosflores9548]

accountability is everything - owning his error

[@bandaqueenlove9134]

It really is

[@sal5440]

That's a good group of friends. It's hard to find people who care enough to tell you that you're wrong and help you find a way to make it right.

[@mechamicro]

That is how gentleman works! Great jobs!