France is currently facing a major challenge with nationwide strikes occurring due to a controversial reform proposed by President Emmanuel Macron. This reform has led to widespread protests in Paris and other regions, and has caused significant political turmoil throughout the country.
Amidst all of this chaos, a short video has captured the attention of many social media users. The video shows the inside of a restaurant while a fire blazes outside. Surprisingly, the diners inside appear to be entirely unaffected by the chaos around them and continue eating and drinking calmly.
The video has left many people stunned and questioning the authenticity of the footage. However, French newspaper Liberation has confirmed that the incident did occur at a restaurant in Saint-Etienne on March 20, 2023. The restaurant has stated that the fire was caused by garbage bins outside the building, but the presence of firefighters reassured the customers and allowed them to continue with their meal despite the fire.
The video has since gone viral, with over 1.5 million views on Twitter alone, and has been shared on many other social media platforms. People have been quick to draw comparisons to the famous “This is fine” meme, which depicts a cartoon dog calmly sitting in a room that is engulfed in flames.
The video has sparked many discussions about the behavior of the diners and their seemingly oblivious response to the chaos outside. Some have criticized the diners for their lack of concern for the safety of others, while others have argued that the presence of firefighters and other emergency responders may have reassured the diners enough to continue with their meal.
This incident has shed light on the ongoing political turmoil and social unrest in France, and has sparked important conversations about the appropriate responses to crisis situations.
