Bengaluru café apologizes after receipt labels patron as “Little Fat Black Shirt”
A Bengaluru café printed a patron’s description as “Little Fat Black Shirt” on a bill, prompting backlash and a public apology.
A customer at Subko in Bengaluru discovered his name replaced by the phrase “Little Fat Black Shirt” on the printed receipt, describing his physique and attire. After the image circulated online, the incident went viral, drawing criticism of the café’s practice. Subko responded with a statement apologizing for the incident, emphasizing the need for public accountability rather than quiet fixes.
The outlet highlighted its Internal Complaints Commission as a channel for feedback and pledged to address the wrongdoing. It also explicitly denounced body-shaming and noted the episode revealed deeper cultural issues within the business.
Why it matters
It underscores how everyday businesses can perpetuate body-shaming and the importance of transparent accountability.
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