In the digital age, people often take to social media to air legitimate grievances, with TikTok being a popular platform for such expressions. This was the case for Samantha, a regular TikTok content creator with a loyal audience.

Her latest video diverged from her usual posts, addressing an incident at Tesco where she felt unfairly judged.

Samantha shared that her son Jack had been unwell and hadn't eaten properly for a week. Any mother can understand the challenge of encouraging a child to eat under these circumstances.

So, when Jack showed interest in a baby food pouch and yogurt from the shopping cart, Samantha let him eat, given his recent poor appetite.

The situation escalated when a Tesco staff member took issue with Jack eating before the items were paid for. Samantha expressed her feelings: "I've never felt in one moment, so judged by somebody. And I'll be honest, I snapped, and I very rarely snap back at anybody.

"Jack's not been very well. He's not eating for basically a week, pretty much properly. And on the way round the food shop, he wasn't interested in any of the snacks I brought. He took a shine to one of these baby pouches in the trolley."

Samantha intended to pay for the eaten items at the checkout and even handed the empty packaging to the cashier first for scanning.

The cashier's reaction was negative, disposing of the items immediately, leading Samantha to clarify her intentions: "I passed them to her to try and be polite so they could be scanned. I just wanted to let you know that we'd had them on the way around so that you understood."

Feeling judged, Samantha sought support in the comments section. However, the response was mixed, with some viewers siding against her, citing their experience in retail and viewing the act as theft.

The incident sparked a debate that continues to unfold, drawing significant attention and varied opinions. It's a story that remains unresolved, keeping many intrigued about its developments.