Taco Bell Worker's Funny Reply to Donation Refusal Goes Viral

A drive-thru interaction at a New Jersey Taco Bell turned into a viral sensation when an employee responded to a donation decline with humor that left everyone in stitches.

TikToker Ashlynn was ordering food with her friend Julie when the worker asked if she'd like to round up her purchase by 5 cents. The donation would support Taco Bell's scholarship program for educational funding.

When Ashlynn quickly said "Absolutely not," the employee matched her energy instantly. "No? All right. F--- them kids, right?" he responded without missing a beat.

The unexpected comeback had both friends cracking up. Ashlynn posted the interaction on TikTok, where it's racked up over 2 million views.

Viewers loved the employee's quick wit and good humor. "He matched the energy immediately!" one commenter wrote, while another praised "this new generation of workers" for their authentic interactions.

Several commenters shared similar experiences at other Taco Bell locations. One person said their employee responded, "Yea, me neither. Drive around," while another heard "Damn, it's 5 cents. What them kids do?"

Sunny's Take

What started as a joke actually opened up an important conversation. Many viewers encouraged Ashlynn to reconsider donating to Taco Bell's Round Up program because it makes a real difference.

"Taco Bell is the only place I will round up because they actually do use it for scholarships for their employees," one viewer explained. "There's a girl on here that if I'm remembering correctly was able to get her tuition paid like 4 times because of it."

The Round Up campaign funds educational scholarships through the Taco Bell Foundation. Unlike some corporate donation programs that raise customer suspicions, this one has documented success stories of employees getting their college tuition covered.

The viral video proves that workplace humor and doing good don't have to be mutually exclusive. Sometimes a laugh is the best way to start a conversation about helping others.