Making Headlines
The local news stations learned of the story quickly, and Cohen offered interviews that claimed he did nothing wrong. He said to WSET that it was US currency, he was allowed to use it, and it wasn’t illegal. This young man stuck to his guns and didn’t back down!
The Quarter Boy
Everyone supported him, and most people called him “The Quarter Boy” to reference the coins used to pay for that meal. He chose the high road, so he didn’t shame Beer 88 or the server. Instead, he used it as a positive lesson. Even though he never used the restaurant’s name, it dug its grave on social media!