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A baggage handler apparently hates music so much that he set out to destroy a bunch of guitars at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). An eyewitness captured video of the incident, and the clip already has more than 4 million views on TikTok and another 3 million on Instagram.
The video shows the airport worker unloading luggage from a cart on the tarmac and recklessly tossing multiple guitar cases (presumably with guitars in them) on the ground, almost as if he was intentionally trying to damage them.
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Needless to say, the video has resulted in thousands of comments from disturbed viewers, including some prominent musicians.
Rock singer Dorothy wrote, “These instruments are how us musicians earn a living to support our families – do better & correct your staff on proper luggage handling.”
Singer and producer Stevie Mackey commented, “My heart aches,” while touring guitarist Chris LaPlante remarked, “First time I’ve wanted something to be AI.”
Nothing More frontman Jonny Hawkins declared, “This dude needs a shame ritual through the streets, game of thrones style!”
Nick Ruiz, a college student who filmed the video, told Jam Press, “The whole situation felt wrong,” while adding that the luggage appeared to come from a flight that had just landed at LAX from New York’s JFK airport.
See the video clip of the incident below (Warning: Video may be disturbing to musicians and music lovers everywhere).
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