Geoffrey Owens Quits Trader Joe's Job a Year After Viral Pic

[@chicken42o]

Sad that people that shamed him for working a "regular" job.. It shouldnt EVER be shameful. But nonetheless I'm happy for him.

[@tbkfred]

Hi iH my words exactly

[@Throughthelurkinglass]

It's not sad, he should thank them, he's back on TV.

[@Gloomyraindrop]

@@Throughthelurkinglass She said it's sad that people SHAMED HIM. Bullying someone doesn't justify it making you famous again.

[@fmushtaq48]

all jobs whether being on tv or working in a super market should be respected ..

[@lapislazuli06]

@@Throughthelurkinglass it's good he is back on tv, but it was sad that people shamed him for having a regular job

[@ms.krueger2660]

He worked any where he could to provide for his family. He should be applauded for that. Not shamed. Glad he is back to acting.

[@tinnybird1971]

There's something wrong with people these days. They gotta make other people's business theirs.

[@noodles3352]

Tinnybird G people want to cause drama and problems smh... the people who did that to him should be ashamed of themselves.

[@tinnybird1971]

@@noodles3352 Right on!

[@philipfranklin8273]

This brother is the definition of a real man

[@lovegrace3719]

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[@zechvassar5508]

I respect the side grind, if you make fun of anybody for having a job you’re instantly lame to me

[@AncientViolin]

Period.

[@Belowone]

Capitalism does that. Shames the working class.

[@justlive5387]

zecheriah vassar ..yes Truth...

[@doobiedoo8450]

zecheriah vassar homie was working full time. Wasn’t no side grind.

[@doobiedoo8450]

sour airhead and that’s it. Guy said he respects the side grind. Working a full time job is not a side grind.

[@DanielaRojano]

*A JOB IS A JOB, THE BILLS AIN'T GOING TO PAY THEMSELVES IN THIS LIFE*

[@zebunker]

Nope. If you choose a poor job that treats employees badly and pays them barley any money you hurt more than yourself. Have a seat.

[@ThePeachygal]

Actually he said he did it for Trader Joe's policy of offering health insurance for a flexible 25 hour work week schedule. That is very expensive if you have to buy it privately. ($2000 a month for a family plus and still with a high deductible) He had a decent income from teaching acting and some bit parts, but he made too much for the cheaper Obama care and did not want that big bite out of his income($24000 plus a year) paying for expensive private health insurance.

[@theronedawson3236]

I am with you on your comment. One never knows what life has in store for us. God bless him with common sense to know that he needed a job and it didn't matter what type of job,so long as the bills get paid.

[@DanielaRojano]

@Dre Thomas "To see what that mouth do" gtfo

[@retiredsnowbunnyhunterx5106]

Alot of people would shame you for working at McDonalds.

[@75carameldiva]

I respect his integrity. That’s why he’s being blessed beyond measure.

[@sparkles1260]

Right

[@cheerbozz]

He provided for his family. What A real man !!

[@AxeKick80]

I hate the general implication that he was somehow lesser for having worked there. That his life had somehow gone down or was in some way inferior.

[@desertrose6100]

AxeKick80 yeah I got that too. It was belittling to working class people

[@WastePlace]

Desert Rose yeah, there’s nothing wrong with providing for your family. I can’t imagine making fun of someone for making money to support their livelihood

[@chefmesser420]

@@desertrose6100 my local dispensary in Phoenix is called desert rose

[@RCFourFive]

@@desertrose6100 celebrities do look down on regular folks.

[@issasecretsecret7814]

my thing is all actors hit a point where they work a normal job when they arent getting gigs. Just because your favorite actor isnt doing it now trust and believe they were before

[@johnlemon1977]

I have nothing but absolute respect for this man. My father lost his job a few years ago and faced some difficulty, but he never bothered to try get back to work again and believed regular jobs were beneath him and instead felt sorry for himself. As a result we have been struggling for the past few years on my mother's income alone and i hope to contribute soon after i graduate. A man who can do what it takes to provide no matter the circumstances is a real man.

[@TheSacralHealer]

Nineteen 85 omgggg I’m in the exact same situation right now, it pains my father to humble himself and get a “regular” job. Everyone is depressed in my house it sucks. I respect this guy so much for working even when he was out of “work”. He never gave up and kept going , I hope your situation gets better as well 🙏🏽✨👍😌

[@RC-qu8xg]

Nineteen 85 you can already contribute with extra income if you want. Just by selling stuff you don't use online. If you have fb or instagram that helps more because you can share your listings with friends and sell faster.

[@RC-qu8xg]

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[@TheSacralHealer]

R C appreciate it! I’m finishing up in university right now too so when I graduate I definitely can help more but I’ve been saving and helping where I can. Eventually he gonna have to get off his ass though cause I’m gonna save up for myself as well and move out 🤷🏽‍♀️ I gotta be an adult too.

[@RC-qu8xg]

@@TheSacralHealer You're welcome :) and I understand the mentality of not being focused and perhaps being depressed. From my experience sometimes one just has to start off with something, no matter how small it is. Perhaps it could be starting a small business. Learning how to network to create your own clients. Maybe doing something for others just because you love doing it. Maybe it's learning something new. Even if it's a small hustle support that. Eventually I hope they'll slowly start getting off their bums. Anyways I wish you all the best in all you do.

[@haninfadel4790]

He is a real man, that will work anything to support family. I have only respect for you my man

[@bitzer1914]

He looks like an aged Jordan Peele

[@HTxGhost24]

OMG he does bro lol

[@msharper6281]

I cannot unsee this! Lol.

[@mikehoncho8896]

Or an overweight Jeffery wright...

[@SandStormXII]

💯

[@covertLLC]

He's older so jordan Peele looks like a younger version of Geoffrey.. He can't look like anyone that came after him, but they can look like him. My dad can't look like me, but I can and do look like him. Hope that made sense...

[@lachandashawna1003]

I'm so happy for him and his family. What a great blessing.

[@Alicia_W413]

“You meant evil against me, but God used it for good.” Genesis 50:20

[@Charrisnemtblueprint]

I immediately thought of of this scripture, as well!

[@littlemisstwiggy2302]

Amen❤

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

I see you read fairy tales

[@c-power8393]

Dan, I didn't know he was working at Trader Joes. Respect to the brother for doing what he had to do to support his family.

[@rollsroyce7385]

C- Power preach👍👍

[@martitasheets9399]

I’m so happy for him! It honestly upsets me how much people put each other down but the people getting put down always come back!

[@unknownunknown-wc1jj]

Misery loves company

[@cloudrat7]

Humble dude. This is what happens when you're true to yourself and always help others. It'll come back in a huge way. Good for him

[@deenak79]

Never heard of him. Happy for him and his family.

[@chrisbraddock3366]

Lol that was the funniest response.

[@saijugeorge5816]

@Pual Cruz I am a kid

[@nonyabidness3504]

@@saijugeorge5816 its an 90s tv show called the Cosby ..u can watch it on Netflix's i think ..it was about a dr and his family daily life ..

[@wolfie7441]

@@fastfoodpitstops not all of us were born in the 90s

[@fastfoodpitstops]

@@wolfie7441 ... cool story. The show isnt from the 90s.

[@actionentertainmentnow]

Nicki: *Gives Him a lot of money* Geoffrey: *Donates it* Nicki: “Am I a joke to you?!”

[@davidtrevino5211]

LMAO

[@mvry6573]

RIGHT lol

[@ennvee1989]

The money you give comes back to you multiplied

[@A__Mina]

Like fr and the Actors Fund at that

[@dlg5485]

@Kessa R wtf does gender have to do with it?

[@lindanise1357]

He seems so excited!! So happy for him!

[@amandalove3368]

Nothing to be ashamed of being a humble man doing an honest living.

[@sirgigglez]

Theres nothing working a 9-5. He is a humble guy.

[@shavizzleTay]

So ppl who work regular jobs judged him for working a regular job! 🤔🤦🏾‍♀️😂

[@thastan4368]

Not me girl! Try to avoid generalizations. Not everyone negatively judged him.

[@shavizzleTay]

Tha Stan you clearly took that personal 🤷🏾‍♀️😂

[@rillyjo5810]

@@shavizzleTay Big facts she did. Trader Joe's a decent job and he was working there cuz he needed money. That's wild he donated the money Nicki have him to help him out. Lol

[@amandah2454]

He is human like the rest of us,why be shamed for working.,at least he was working!!!

[@Makaveli_96]

I know whoever tried to shame him feels stupid af🤣

[@Stellarvalves]

Black Butterfly they helped Launch his Career back so he should be greatly it happened

[@infozone9601]

What bothers me the most was the fact it was two black women shaming him.

[@MimiB1974]

Especially since they’re prolly the broke ones

[@nolimitkk2715]

God works in mysterious ways

[@zippydodahquirk9039]

Yeah they do. Trying to humiliate a humble man just trying to provide for his family. I'm glad he is making a comeback.

[@lancelaws6128]

He was working, so good on him. The idiot that shamed him inadvertently did him a favour.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

It's not like Trader's Joe is even a bad job. The man certainly stayed fit.

[@mikeandmars2345]

Exactly

[@marissabones]

I don't understand why people shamed him for working a "regular job" in the first place

[@barbararichardson2747]

Sad to say some have more respect for those waiting on handouts.Reason there's so many that refuse to work.

[@nicholashasselbach1445]

I wanted to scroll through the comments while i watched but there wasn’t any 🥺🥺🥺

[@trillythagr8259]

Congratulations!! You were first

[@roccobruno1760]

Nicholas Hasselbach ok?

[@zileonwii609]

Trilly ThaGr8 he wasn’t there’s a comment that came out longer than his

[@tinnybird1971]

Was the comment section in the poor house?

[@kalebchavez3279]

I go to Trader Joe's literally everyday and I love the workers there!

[@oz9185]

Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Mr. Krabs sold spongebob’s soul for 62 cents

[@pimpstickmafia3997]

Thats the real problem here

[@ol6677]

PimpStick Mafia here*

[@Rowmega]

Wtf 😂😂😂

[@EmmureMARIO64]

You think he could’ve gotten more?

[@1sadsexually2sadsexually54]

@@EmmureMARIO64 lmfao

[@frenchvanilla7109]

He's so humble, glad to see him being blessed. 💛

[@saintjohnchick6866]

Glad to hear that he's finding steady work in movies & tv, but HAPPIER to hear he wasn't a pompous ass who thought Trader Joes was below him to support his family. #keepthefaith #dontgiveup #keepliving #dowhatyouhavetodo

[@twistedsd]

What a plot twist...evil tried to shame him but God said, Not Today.....Ha!

[@vp363]

D Mac ... Enough said... AMEN🙏

[@msfab2112]

D Mac RIGHT!!! 🙌🏽

[@DunDone_IT5252]

Won't he ALWAYS do it!

[@karenhetherington9358]

Pleased for him and long may it continue.😊

[@giftyagyekum1242]

God is good all the time, pls don't forget Him. He's able to do exceedingly abundantly above all things we think or imagine. Amen 🙂

[@miaflowers3572]

Amen!

[@giftyagyekum1242]

@Xx BigBoss xX no He hasn't about anyone just keep on believing you never know 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@SophiaCroft]

Wow... Why can’t Nikki send me momey😂

[@Scandalous_behavior]

Daniel Croft because you can’t spell her name right. It’s Nicki, not Nikki...

[@penguinnn4life344]

Daniel Croft because she don’t like you

[@damien1781]

Lmao seriously

[@R-Lee-]

Because you weren't on a show 30 years ago.

[@cosmicforce5348]

@@Scandalous_behavior he can't spell: "money" either.

[@randyh.7782]

Carl Anthony Payne II, who played Cole on the show Martin, worked as a car salesman, while in between acting jobs a few years back. He too did what he had to do.

[@spidermike3866]

No work is beneath me if it feeds my family.

[@noobassmiata1209]

Seattle Stunna exactly

[@dstarlette25]

Wow this guy must feel just on top of the world.! Good for him!

[@jasminmarie7521]

This is a real man doing whatever he needs to to provide

[@itsvikycruz6174]

Why can’t he work there tho??!?!?!

[@DuncanUdaho67]

Wtf they literally explain it...he’s getting more acting jobs now so he quit.

[@itsvikycruz6174]

dallashood67 ok DAMN sorry I don’t really know English so chill

[@natoribeenone]

Venezuelan Sisters everybody say that when they get put on spot light

[@itsvikycruz6174]

The King of the NBA ?

[@osvaldofranco9036]

ive met him before. he's a very kind guy. good for him!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏼🤘🏽🖖🏽

[@djdigital3806]

I attempted to start a technology start-up 2 times and don't I even have a job. Nothing is wrong with working at Trader Joe's, at least he had a job.

[@MafiosoDon21]

Do you have to have a formal education to start a " start up" or a business plan ? I'm curious

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

Nothing wrong with trying. But if you've failed twice, you need to take stock of what keeps going wrong. And then try and try and try again.

[@rainlam9276]

What a stand up guy.. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@abelsegarra5377]

He donated 25 grand to rich people. I would have wanted my money back.

[@jenlunceford]

Would be hilarious to learn that he set up the shaming scenario to get more work. If so, MORE POWER TO HIM. Unfortunately, I know this isn't the case. We can't win. First, they want to say we're lazy and thirsty for government benefits. Then, they wanna say he's a failure for having a job at a grocery store. All I know is, he is winning. I'm so happy for him.

[@jimsteele2008]

Success is the best revenge! Well done.

[@donnawoodford6641]

I love GO's attitude. He is humble, grateful, and a good person. God bless him and his family, and the supporters who encouraged him by giving him work.💚

[@hunterrousseau8362]

Such a humble spirit glad he's doing what he loves again may God bless him through his journey

[@bvnny1379]

I'm already mad with my peers around me, now watching this I'm mad with everyone, but I'm glad everything worked out for this man.

[@swiftbuddy8878]

He looks like some mathematics professor handling that register😂👍

[@caryulmer7063]

Mad respect for him working any job he needed to support his family. Always enjoyed him as a actor; look forward to seeing more of him.

[@fromdaether3993]

You can do anything you set your mind to...kudos to Geoffrey and congrats on his continuing career💪🏽💯

[@davidbarfield3489]

Never shame a person for working.

[@AGold-iy7zj]

Back to the ol' grind! Good for him! I also think it's great that Nicki sent him money, she did NOT have to do that. Very generous of her.

[@ilovesesshomarusama716]

He’s so awesome. I hope to see him in more shows and movies. He’s such an underrated actor

[@victoriavictorious6570]

True fact, being criticized for a “normal job” Trader Joe’s is the happiest, cleanest, supportive NUMBER ONE JOB IN AMERICA

[@marioyoung7343]

Such an inspiring story, a true example of the power of a hopeful spirit.

[@H3Havinnn]

Happy for him

[@naviifra2374]

Absolutely keep the faith

[@gambler5217]

Inside edition:How's your day People:ahhh s#%$ here we go again

[@sweanna1]

What a great honest man! 👍💪🙏

[@thulodari6816]

Good for him 😊

[@ChosenDeeDee]

This is why you have to keep mastering your craft. I love his story. God bless you and your family.

[@ziggyjoseph670]

Hold your head up high do what u have to do to take care of your family proud of u, Hod bless the ones who came forward to help u, I remembered back in the seventies when I worked for $2.30 per hour to feed my family and I wasn’t ashame it paid the bills food and a roof over my head. Bless u brother.

[@IXIRob_MarleyIXI]

Much respect to everyone that looked out for the man ... now that’s love ❤️

[@KJ-vu8wi]

I work a regular job too, but I don't see nobody sending me $25k.

[@peniparker7968]

Real men put their family first

[@helsinki]

This is not Geoffrey Owens......This is Donovan McNabb and Tiger Woods.

[@craigoneill2216]

helsinki finally an always sunny reference!

[@Hey_its_Koda]

Hes awesome. Humble. A man of honor for taking care of his family.

[@charlotteziggy8353]

Trader Joe's rocks! BEST PRICES and Excellent selections and products. Leaves Whole Foods in the dust!

[@tonyagetsreal8905]

Thank God you have your health to work any job. And Thankful that people will support him and show love. I am sooooooo happy for him.

[@RagingDragonBowl]

What's wrong with trader Joe's? That place is amazing as well as the people

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

Yeah, it's not like he's a cart person at Walmart.

[@craigoneill2216]

Carly Crays even if he was it’s a job I wouldn’t look down on anyone doing any legal work

[@lbu9542]

I'm proud of this man for doing what he needed to provide for his family. The same thing happened to my husband who had to work for a time in fast food, but he is doing very well now Praise God. Never give up!

[@melissathom6676]

Is KZbin drunk again? Comment section isn't loading ;-;

[@marthabarrera2660]

Yea people always think their first but Theres like 40 peeps

[@melissathom6676]

@@marthabarrera2660 Mhm

[@tonicemona933]

I’m so happy for him 👏🏾❤️❗️

[@RiikkiBaby]

Leave him alone y’all! He’s just tryna get his bag up

[@naviifra2374]

Keep the faith!

[@DJDREXTV]

If I give someone money to help them.. They better keep that money.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

He's a hard working man who likely feels weird that people see him as a charity case.

[@blessedlauralee]

It’s wonderful to see our people blessing and being a blessing to each other. This warms my heart.💕

[@Muscle.Husltle]

Inside edtion really is running out of news 😂😂😂

[@Renaissanceman81]

Respect to him, my father in law hasn’t worked for 34 years because of his pride while his wife struggles. I respect this man for doing what he has to do for his family

[@cathysheppard6897]

What’s wrong with working at Trader Joe’s? What’s wrong with working any regular job? Would you have rather he stayed unemployed and on government assistance? Smdh...

[@kaysup2350]

Cathy Sheppard sadly people love to see someones fall down.

[@Samy2xx]

A real man right there💯💯

[@argasyargasy2366]

"Better is bread with a happy heart than wealth with vexation." -Pharaoh Amenemope

[@angelmorales8485]

So humble so cool. Glad stars took notice and extended thier generosity and kindness to help him and his family without him asking. No shame in his game for working at Traders Joe's to support his family. God Bless. More and, More Projects for him.

[@grubhubguy9629]

All jobs have dignity. He was making an honest living, doing what he had too to support his family.

[@truce6390]

WHY DONT YOU LEAVE THIS GUY ALONE! He is a man who has pride and doesn’t want to beg for subs by doing an honest job.

[@jasonbuckner699]

You don't have to explain anything to anyone but the Lord himself so do what you have to do brother.

[@JazzysTable]

So happy for him!!

[@bossbob3369]

I work at McDonalds

[@binamai6638]

Stuffed Panda 🐼

[@binamai6638]

Lololol

[@binamai6638]

Kk

[@tree3y763]

Stuffed Panda ewwww

[@binamai6638]

Yøsh K .? What’s so “ew”

[@mikealjeffries1424]

He showed his true character by being a stand up guy who was determined to provide for his family no matter what. Best of luck to him.

[@veronicalazo2058]

I thought I was about Toys R Us because of Goeffry ( idk that's what I called the giraffe)

[@elchuloeugene2568]

?

[@auntiepobieakapearlkravetz6430]

Awww congratulations dude so happy for u ya know when leaving the stop light & also on 1 of the top rated show's that now shall remain nameless I mean it was 1 of mine but I'm getting off track he had such a great part on that show it's just great to see him finding his way back I'm just so happy for him truly congratulations man a happy ending for someone who I feel deserve it 👏👏👏👏

[@247legacyholdings4]

When u think ur first but the comment section hasn't loaded yet 😢

[@tbkfred]

Dyaundra thats why I don’t use notifications

[@penguinnn4life344]

Dyaundra you’re not first

[@247legacyholdings4]

@@penguinnn4life344 Obviously u dumb ass i said when u think ur first not that I am first. Gtfo ☺

[@tjacobs990]

I’m happy to see him back in the light. I hope the person who posted his picture has a hard life and learns their lesson

[@DepressedAndDank]

I wish I knew more people. Inside edition makes me feel uncultured

[@michelleenzodom7817]

Love that he is back acting again. Loved his acting on Cosby.

[@caneface87]

It’s good to see Donovan Mcnabb get out from underneath McDonalds grip

[@twinturbo_c7vette]

Also Tiger Woods....the foot guy. I am so glad someone else recognized him from It's Always Sunny. Lol

[@craigoneill2216]

TTWVGT just do it

[@leggs4113]

Tyler Perry is such a good dude. He’s constantly doing for others. From homelessness to humbleness.

[@winnielynn171]

I know he didn’t donate all that money 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️