Streamer Lacy Stuck With $12,000 Restaurant Bill After Viewers Hijack QR Code
American streamer Lacy had to pay a $12,000 restaurant bill in Japan after viewers used a QR code on his livestream to order food remotely.
American streamer Lacy was forced to pay a staggering $12,000 restaurant bill in Japan after online viewers used an accidentally exposed QR code to place massive food orders during his livestream. The incident occurred while the popular Twitch personality was broadcasting his travels in the country, which also featured shopping trips and a sumo wrestling match.
During the meal, a waiter approached Lacy's table asking about a sudden surge of additional orders. The streamer, visibly confused, insisted that nobody at his table had ordered extra food or drinks. After being presented with the mounting checks, Lacy realized that viewers watching the live broadcast had scanned the digital menu code visible on camera.
Reflecting on the unexpected ordeal, Lacy expressed deep frustration over the prank, pointing out that it resulted in massive food waste and left him footing an enormous bill. Instead of letting the food go to waste, he apologized to the staff, paid the entire amount, and asked them to distribute the meals to families dining at the restaurant.
With a following of over 3.5 million users on Twitch, Lacy built his audience through Fortnite streams and real-life broadcasts. The full VOD of the Japan trip surpassed 400,000 views, though this particular expensive mishap will likely remain one of his most memorable streaming moments.
