Vandals laugh at cafe owner as he confronts them over graffiti

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[@SM-jb4vb]

David Shimamura and Nick Mizumoto aren't artist, and everyone should banned whatever art and shows they have. A real artist would have asked the owner if it would be alright to paint. Worst type of artist if it isn't yours or didn't asked for permission than just leave it alone.

[@vincentnnyc]

how do you know their real name? they both look like a gay couple?

[@TokyoXtreme]

They're both half-Japanese: the wrong half

[@martinvanburen4578]

someone should go tag their apartments, bikes, clothes, everything they own. the thing with graffiti people is they love to tag other people's properties but get mad when it is done to their property.

[@NaterBater]

Wait is that actually their real names? I hope someone shows them some justice

[@brandonwalsh13]

This shit is a dox fest. It’s a minor crime. The shed was covered with graffiti. You guys have an irrational hatred that you can’t justify.

[@waynebrady7439]

The smile asking for a knuckle sandwich

[@LizzyL0v3]

Their names are David Shimamura and Nick Mizumoto. they’re both “gallerieists” and should have access to paint to fix mr kaiser’s property.

[@noahboat580]

Do they even have an art page that isnt a bunch of tags, and not the hashtag kind? Theyre not taggers then if theyre art school stooges

[@glennhubbard5008]

Thank you.

[@LouBettino]

Dam you are fire…

[@VesPitts-c3p]

Send the gallery the bill to get it painted over. This is why the art world sucks.

[@CAIN_STAR]

@@LouBettinosimp she basic af

[@posthocprior]

Post their names. Post their addresses. Tag their property. Then, ask them if it’s funny.

[@magnusfox777]

David shimamura

[@magnusfox777]

And nick mizumoto

[@sirbesente]

That’s what they want no ?

[@brucegreen5781]

lol his property looks better than before

[@posthocprior]

@@brucegreen5781 Post your name and address. Others should judge if it's funny, after it's tagged, or not.

[@JR-gh8lp]

Grown men! They should offer to paint over their mess

[@bakerstreet101]

That wouldn't be enough. They need to be jailed.

[@dstaff7373]

Graffiti culture has no Age... I'm 30 n would tag that shxt in NYC. "Graffiti never dies, it multiples." , NYC Is not NYC without Graffiti...

[@Hunterbidenscrackrock]

@@dstaff7373 😂 thats so lame haha i almost have second hand embarrassment for you HAHAHA 🤣

[@dstaff7373]

@NigelNguyen_ nobody cares what you think bruv, laugh all you want...

[@avahouse270]

I'm 49 & into graffiti too. Been in the Hip Hop Culture for decades but this sh*t is wack. ​@dstaff7373

[@cak813]

I can’t believe those vandals just stood their and smiled despite being caught in the act. Once again, they know nothing will happen except a slap on the wrist. I feel for the restaurant owner who is just trying to make a living here. Unfortunately, vandalism isn’t really seen as a big deal in this city so if there are no consequences, it will just continue. Very sad.

[@Hunterbidenscrackrock]

They know they have privilege because they aren’t white.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

When megalomaniacal narcissists are permitted to do whatever they wish, they'll do just that.

[@Hunterbidenscrackrock]

They know they have p r î v í l e g e being asian here.

[@chriszenko3598]

In Singapore thats 25 lashes

[@JerryG-g7d]

U are soft 😂

[@ManChan-w5p]

That's a human rights violation.

[@chriszenko3598]

@@ManChan-w5p Singapore is the nation with the highest average IQs in the world its a safe rich crime less. society

[@YouAreStillNotablaze]

As long as you're willing to take the same for parking violations and double-parking.

[@sydwelglobal1439]

@@ManChan-w5p No it's not!

[@bakerstreet101]

Those two guys are vandals or talentless artists. Nah, they are vandals.

[@Cabrini212]

Ugh, two smug, narcissist friends with shitty graffiti skills wouldn’t be laughing if they f’ed around with the wrong one. They should be arrested and have to pay for the shed to be re-painted

[@kets42]

In Singapore you can be jailed 3 years for graffiti. One of the cleanest cities in the world. Take notes.

[@bobroberts2371]

Look up American teenager, Michael Fay

[@frank-hd6ts]

Singapore has a lot more class than NYC

[@TokyoXtreme]

@@bobroberts2371that idiot's unlikely to cause any more trouble in Singapore, right?

[@CptInsano835]

Harsh consequences work. Period. The rest is just nonsense that results in someone becoming rich. Like these npo's that claim to help.

[@gloryb1001]

Destruction of property

[@user-lr3do3md7e]

yes

[@brandonwalsh13]

What if it was already destroyed?🤔

[@y2kmadd]

This is when you turn off all cameras, deal with the problem, and nodody sees anything.

[@robbytherob]

NY used to be tough on graffiti. This is how we wound up with all of the subways covered.

[@robertbirch5676]

How old were those clowns

[@zaq1337]

Have to be gen z ers

[@LizzyL0v3]

they’re in their thirties. david shimamura and nick mizumoto

[@RH_1113]

Too old to be doing this...

[@user-yv7dt5je1l]

Look 30, but probably 12 mentally.

[@sollunaystars]

They're 42 and 43

[@Jammi354]

Cafe owner is fighting a losing battle.

[@Hunterbidenscrackrock]

Agreed. Asians have privilege and are beyond reproach in america

[@Hunterbidenscrackrock]

True. Asians are privileged.

[@Hunterbidenscrackrock]

True. Only whîïítes get punished in nyc.

[@Hunterbidenscrackrock]

Tru. asians are p r 1 v 1 l 3 g 3 d in nyc

[@nouseforafap]

Yeah but those guys are just asking for it

[@Persona89037]

They’re excellent candidates for community service

[@BillO964]

Nope, candidate for broken kneecaps. The hell with community service, that does nothing.

[@Persona89037]

@@BillO964 that too but 6 months of straight cleaning 🧽 graffiti not paid at all removes more off the wall than 6months of jail time for that. The streets get some guy who gets ptsd every time someone brings up graffiti

[@JohnMoog-ug6bk]

I’m sure DA Bragg is on the case

[@michael_caz_nyc]

D.A.Bragg = The Enabler

[@Hunterbidenscrackrock]

Nahhh they not white. Only whites have the privilege of being punished here.

[@Jeanne90275]

They're like dogs marking their territory, except dogs have more class and better manners.🐕

[@janeclayton151]

and dogs are cute.

[@leonakinglion3210]

​@@janeclayton151Right

[@jujubees711]

Can't believe what these losers are doing to this poor man's restaurant. This is a man who loves New York and they're doing everything to hate it. But he's got a great attitude. He said there are so many good people too who help him. Go to his restaurant to support him and tell him why you're there.

[@williamwilson6499]

Everyone knows there are no consequences in NYC for criminal activity.

[@Hunterbidenscrackrock]

*unless you’re whïîíte

[@coll3g3gyal]

Ssssshhhhhiiiiiiiii who lied

[@wilcee238]

Sure lady

[@BrianHassett-ih3jp]

You wanted it New York. You got it!

[@clickerbug9956]

Need a bear spray neighborhood watch.

[@Irishtroll]

Vigilante justice

[@glennhubbard5008]

Graffiti is for dorks and losers.

[@frank-hd6ts]

these two losers look like they are living their teenage years

[@GOLDZZK]

No consequences! This is just beginning. NYC will be back in 80-90s if we keep voting the same ppl

[@neal.karn-jones]

NYC in the 90's was great. Under Giuliani

[@user-yv7dt5je1l]

Many people are saying its already back to the 80's

[@GOLDZZK]

@@user-yv7dt5je1l Not that bad yet but prolly on the way

[@BevenMeza]

If you’re gonna tag. Write some fire shit not no toy as tag 😂

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

I remember scribbling no-talent marks on my walls when I was 7. Not even my mom thought they were cool.

[@PalmBeachDog]

The dining sheds have worn out their welcome.

[@rosecurran6687]

Let's all go over there and buy a coffee in support

[@isabelfunes470]

We need a law to stop this, now we can see graffiti every where 😢

[@machineman6498]

Doubt Cheech & Chong would have laughed in the guy’s face if he looked like a Sopranos stand in.

[@alanfender123]

I guess peace, love, and food isn't always enough to stop vandals

[@Irishtroll]

Let's get this guy's pic out there...get his name to me

[@LizzyL0v3]

david shimamura and nick mizumoto are the vandals

[@1EIGHTSTREETER]

New York is tag central

[@raiz91]

This city has become a complete mess.

[@nicholassimonds2658]

I don’t like this behavior but become? Graffiti has been a thing in nyc for a long time now

[@leonakinglion3210]

​@@nicholassimonds2658NYC is a joke

[@nicholassimonds2658]

@@leonakinglion3210 thanks for your input Leona

[@frank-hd6ts]

Don`t expect any help from Mayor Adams, Gov. Hochul, or President Biden

[@irandude1655]

They have identified that man but nothing has been done.

[@Hexnilium]

Why?

[@LawandOrder-fi5xk]

Recall Bragg and make Adams a one term mayor. Let the cops use the Derek Chauvin method when arresting these criminals.

[@nicholassimonds2658]

Calm down bud!

[@Kalex92]

Your racism is showing. Call your mom and ask is she’s ok 😈 I would highly recommend checking on her

[@RC-jp6vd]

I bet you those aren’t the faces people in-vision when the see Graffiti all over the city.

[@frank-hd6ts]

They do look like older men in childrens clothing

[@LuisRivas-z4u]

graffiti is very diverse people of all ages and backgrounds it’s been around forever and not going anywhere if anything it’s a resurgence going on right now

[@erinmalone2669]

Those losers looked way too old to be pulling that nonsense

[@theo21021]

You can't stop them cause DA will charge you for infringing on an artists rights.

[@frank-hd6ts]

NYC DA is a taxpayers worse nightmare

[@lumberpilot]

Why not make the smilers repaint everything? Oh, that's right. It makes too much sense.

[@rollinia7770]

You should see the 10 freeway all graffiti on the signs and walls.

[@GeorgeSmith-mg1tm]

YOU ALL VOTED FOR EACH OTHER

[@rdrd9676]

hey owner, next time if you dont want the graffiti, stop the vandals instead of interviewing the vandals..its that simple

[@Thatuptownguy]

Who would open a buisness within NYC today? Between theft robberies and things like this you would need a catscan to even contemplate it.

[@metapirateTV]

Its always the toys.

[@mafemartinez2235]

Not even good tags. So lame.

[@firstxo261]

Graff if part of the city. Deal with it

[@BruceDub]

Usual suspects ... thugs!

[@LuisRivas-z4u]

since when is usual suspects some artsy asian dudes in their 40s w tattoos lmao

[@resetadvantagehauling]

Sue them for the cost to construck the patio and price of permits and cost to fix. 16k + permits + fix + suffering + legal fees. You have video evidence. You now know them by name.

[@frank-hd6ts]

Chuck Schumer would probably end up representing these two vandals

[@nicolemari9140]

David shimamura and nick mizumoto

[@crdr35]

That shit was mad toy anyway 😂😂😂

[@AnythingJW]

graffiti is the least concern of NYPD

[@davido3746]

Right?!?!!

[@xalleem8117]

Wow! Not what I expected NY vandals to look like😮

[@992001jeffr]

I thought the “DEFUND THE POLICE” movement was supposed to solve this. Who would have thought that crime would get worse? Not NY voters, where common sense goes to die.

[@rolandvillareal9337]

After that smile , I would be the one going to jail.

[@arberzeka9271]

YOU VOTED FOR THIS 😂

[@mikesch7672]

People should have the right to defend their property by any means necessary. Can't vandalize other people's property if you're in a casket.

[@alerojas4938]

NYC is the strangest social experiment…. I swear this is all so silly

[@black4pienus]

You'd think teenagers would do this, not adults. Disgraceful.

[@addygomez123ify]

that graffiti dude is lucky this is new york and we have laws anywhere else that would not fly,

[@mikeg3439]

It's NYC. The DA there would consider filing charges against the cafe' owner for interfering with the "street artists".

[@MyHighHorse]

He is running a business on public property and he wants to be the good guy. They are both terrible for the community and add to the blight of an already terrible looking place.

[@surgeryonthesidehustle]

They should do their little scribbles in a blood or crip neighborhood of New York, not where all the cafes are.

[@aaronz1451]

They definitely toys , but if it was a bansky , everyone would be meat hugging. Smh nyc can't make up their mind

[@405Lenny]

Sickening

[@nickmastro6870]

I love how she referred to him as “the Kaiser” towards the end of the video 😂

[@marcelotapia3970]

Beginning of his villain arc 😂

[@Ameoner]

Those dang vandals 😢

[@JaniceFakenhamMD]

Usual suspects

[@karensback]

I didn't see any 👨🏿😂

[@Letsgobuffalo10]

@@karensback your hole life is a lie you 🤡

[@RichardsWorld]

NYC, great city, with great people 😂 The San Francisco of the East Coast.

[@Potassium-Feldspar]

He doesn’t seem like an A+ student.

[@korbell1089]

What's going to happen is that instead of arresting the vandals, the city is going to fine him for an unsightly restaurant!🤨😑

[@nouseforafap]

Keep ringing the dumb doorbell , someone might answer the door

[@J-nd9ub]

That graffiti stuff was no good in the 80's too ...

[@ozgarza7438]

Its because those guys have never had good ol behind the barn justice . If they did they wouldn't be smiling like that

[@YogsenForfoth]

Shit like this is a good example of the kind of harm social media has caused in society. This poor business owner doesn’t deserve to be trolled by an endless stream of teenage edgelords from the internet.

[@authorless]

People going to gentrify the LES and try to act like it isn't the LES.

[@adam7474]

As someone who was born and raised in the US and has watched it decline over the years all I can say is welcome to America, home of the petty and freaks(not all but getting worse second by second)

[@spg5658]

95% of USA is fine. You don't hear any news stories about things that go well and that's why it seems like it's worse than it is. If they reported on the 95% of the 19,000 towns in USA you wouldn't see this garbage

[@zed316]

Lol, this just going to keep happening until you get rid of those ugly sheds.

[@Chyeahokay]

It wasn’t even good graffiti… toy shit.

[@THESCRAPDOGSHOW]

They wouldn't laugh if I confronted them they would be taking a trip in the ambulance there would be no more laughing because there would be no teeth left 😊

[@duckling4393]

New York 😂😂😂

[@livioangel]

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[@gladperson116]

Now ride a scooter on a crosswalk with a flag on it you go to prison...

[@mgoncalves5596]

This is so stupid and immature! Spoiled kids trapped in adult bodies

[@inegma29]

NY has a brand

[@officialtoastyy]

They would’ve got a 2 piece and fries, what are they gonna report ? That I beat their ass after they tagged MY establishment?

[@ChristinaCarson-m9d]

They know no badge is going to do anything about it. Only cops who follow the law would stand up for this citizen.

[@Mr.REEP0]

Yes

[@franktorres633]

Why is the patio in the middle of the street..?

[@thoughtstorn854]

NYC is a shit show Avoid at all costs

[@jewknight1988]

the crazy part about it is, this probably made everything worse .now everyone is gonna want to tag his place

[@demgutts]

Remove that crap and bring back parking spaces

[@corrinegrannell8396]

Smh, only in New York

[@brandontherun8637]

When you have no money to buy a business… who’s gonna help you then? This guy is very fortunate and those vandals are weak. Did the cops do anything with the video of that crime?

[@kennethmorgan7949]

Its New York nothing will happen to them

[@NinjaTenK]

What about the restaurant next door that got vandalism are they complaining to?

[@TomisaLami]

I’m on the side of the “Vandals” The dining restrictions have been lifted for like three years now and people still have the restaurant in the fucking street no it’s time to move on that’s public property and should be accessible to everybody. Why are private property owners allowed to profit off of public property? That’s our property , not just theirs. They’re so fucking entitled it makes me sick.

[@MrSlanderer]

LOL restaurants have had outside dining areas long before Covid, Dum-Dum. We're not changing things because of your fragile fee-fees...

[@Mr.A_nyc]

Typical gentrifier... only loved the NY that he wanted to change it into.

[@janeclayton151]

so he came there to serve people and work hard in a business can I ask...what is wrong with that? You prefer unchecked graffiti and trash things maybe.

[@albundy06]

Topical leftist degenerate comment

[@nicholassimonds2658]

Wait so at what point were “real” New Yorkers cool with people spray painting their property right in front of them without permission?

[@albundy06]

@@Mr.A_nyc typical person that votes for people like AOC

[@ryanbailey6900]

He seemed like a pretty honest hardworking businessman. Don’t really get the gentrification vibe from this. The 2 other guys were toys

[@BubbaHubba-zy2kf]

What the hell is a dinning shed?