Thread by @slikrik2003

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Today, I went to the pizzeria where @Project_Veritas busted in on Jordon Trishton Walker. People have had a lot of questions about this event (myself included) so I wanted to clarify some things and see if I could get some answers... /1

First, people have noted discrepancies between the clips where Jordon is talking about viruses and the clips where he is approached by the PV team. Remember, Jordon (allegedly) went on 3 dates with the honeypot. It's the latter of the 3 in which O'Keefe and company roll up... /2

This restaurant is located just south of the Brooklyn Bridge in a neighborhood known as DUMBO which stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass in the borough of Brooklyn. The name of the pizzeria is Ignazio's. /3

Another thing people pointed out is that the restaurant seemed pretty empty. Well, when I arrived towards the end of brunch hours, it was rather crowded. However, by the time it got dark it started to clear out. /4

This neighborhood tends to be touristy and there aren't a ton of bars in the area. Because it's cold right now, people do most activities during the daytime in DUMBO. If you pay close attention to the PV video, you'll notice Christmas decorations are up. I saw them today. /5

I chose to sit at the bar. I ordered two Sicilian slices and a Sixpoint beer. Then, I tried talking to the bartender about the video... /6

Note the music perfectly matches Jordon lol. However, we didn't hear loud music in the PV video. It did seem that the music was lowered when it got dark out, so don't get hung up on that detail. You'll know what I mean in just a bit... /7

As you heard two tweets ago, the bartender told me he knew about the video but wasn't working that day. I remember a woman in the video saying the pizzeria was her "father's restaurant" so I asked if the owner's daughter was working... /8

In mid-conversation, the bartender walked away, pretended to do some work by the register and then walked over to the guys making pizza. He whispered something to them and they all looked over at me.
#awkward /9

A bit after that, the bartender apparently went on a short break (but certainly didn't tell me). After a little time passed, one of the servers–we'll call her D–came over to me and asked if I wanted another beer. I got a second. /10

I thought things were chill at this point. However, the bartender returned from his break and literally never said another word to me. There were THREE people at the bar. Besides quickly refilling my water glass and running away, he avoided me like the plague. /11

So, D starts doing a little sidework behind the bar and I engage... /12

Although our friendship was shortlived, D seemed to be pretty genuine. That's her in the middle of the frame with her face blurred out. Not her best look. Again, it's her father's spot (she says). /13

Our friendship was shortlived because she was being called away by one of the employees. You might hear her say "What?" if you listen closely. The second time her name is called, she walks away and we never talk again. /14

Of course, I have to wave and ask for the check because my own bartender won't communicate with me. I pay in cash because they don't accept card...in an affluent neighborhood. Okay, sure. /15

Why did I receive such dramatic reactions from the Ignazio's staff?

Did they think I was writing a piece on the incident? Sort of true I guess.

Did the owner sign an agreement?

Is the owner a prick?

Or are these people just paranoid now?

I still have questions. /END