Video: Brawl Breaks Out at Murray Hill Burrito Joint
We found this video of a violent altercation that took place at Blockheads burritos in Murray Hill, though it's tough to tell what's going on. A Blockheads manager told us it took place on Thursday, but that she could not release any details about the fight, as an investigation is pending. There's a lot of background noise at the beginning of the fight, but at 1:13 punches and chairs start flying as one fighter yells,"What's happening, nigger?" At one point it looks as if someone is wielding a bike chain, and the whole thing ends in furniture and burrito debris scattered all over the street. But the inconvenienced diners are at least nice enough to help pick up the mess!
One YouTube commenter calls it, "Not a brawl dude, just a bunch of cowards throwing stuff at each other."
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lol last few seconds, guy on the right "YO, I'm not paying for this meal!
Tony
I hope Peggy and Pete paid them well for their effort. I'm sure this will move a lot of Sugarberry Ham.
Sorry, Blockheads burritos.
BklynsFinest
as one of the Black people I gotta say, idiots like the redshirt and dragging us down. yup my opinion without hearing the whole encounter.
if only those that go that route could implode silently and alone without disturbing everyone else.
nycnycnyc
you found this video? then why's the youtube say "as seen on Barstool Sports?
Guest
when you want a burrito, you gotta have a burrito. or violence can result -- there's the proof.
LB
Bitches throw food at each other , Man throw Blows .
matty
stupid. the manager did a good job diffusing the situation. i bet those guys just didn't want to pay or some shit. talk about an interesting lunch though. hah.
Richie Cunningham
there's black people and there r niggas and the niggas HAVE GOT TO GO!
wow 14th street
in Brooklyn this would have turned into murder hill.
too much testosterone .
FelixtheCat & Christine Quinn'
Your table is clear sir.
giantaphid
Meathead vs. Meathead, net result = zero. Its social equilibrium at work.
coconutendo
Where's Al Sharpton?
El Izzy
Ghetto-talking pieces of shit. I bet those two never worked a day in their lives and live with mommy.
El Izzy
Notice the players
1) Hard-working Mexican and Central American immigrants
2) and ghetto trash
So why all the hat against immigrants? It's the scum that was born in this country that are bringing the place down.
El Izzy
That manager should not have held back his guys, those two uneducated wanna-be "gangstas" would've been on the floor looking for their teeth.
I've lived around these types my entire life and I know only one thing: get the first punch. Believe me, these 2 assclowns would've just walked away to mommy's welfare check.
petemac
""Not a brawl"? Um, that's the definition of a brawl!
um, if you're a pussy from portland or the suburbs maybe
jpeditor
No amber lamps!
John L
This was an entertaining video.
The bystanders are hilariously clueless and a hazard to themselves. There's the girl in the right hand corner just talking to her friend and deciding what to order while a riot is about to break out right above her head. Then there's the girl behind the guy in the red shirt watching as this fight is obviously about to start and she's putting on lipstick! They really must be out-of-towners or recent transplants because anyone with a few years in NYC knows that when some ghetto kid says "what's good?" in a loud confrontational manner it's about to go down!
I blame this incident on the manager. Before any punches were thrown the guy with the red shirt and his friend were walking away, so why continue responding to him, just let him leave. Unfortunately, the manager decided to continue to keep talking back to him and that was the end result. I don't know what initiated this but if you're the manager and you're responsible for your staff, the establishment and the safety of your customers just let the guy go, stop instigating.
A note to all NYers if you're ever in an argument with someone from the ghetto and they haven't touched you and they're walking away then consider yourself the victor and just let them walk away. Please don't respond, remember "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" and just stay quiet because some guys (and girls) in this city don't really care about going to jail, I think some might even like it, so unless you feel the same way just let them walk away and don't become a victim.
But these things happen in New York City. Sometimes men have to fight. It's a shame this just couldn't be a nice one-on-one between the tall employee and the guy with the red shirt. But overall I'm just glad no one got hurt. It was somewhat entertaining to watch.
Now a PSA for girls or women:
1. When a fight is about to start, get away or back off.
2. Don't wait until your lipstick is on right, just get away.
3. Never try to breakup a fight by holding a man's hand or arm, because you're just making him easier to hit. (like the girl at the end trying to pull her co-worker away)
The ending is perfect too, when one of the customers says "Yeah we're good, Yo I'm not paying for this meal" lol
freddynyc
I think they missed the sign "No Duminicans Allowed in this Establishment"...
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