An anti-mask YouTuber has been caught on camera deliberately antagonizing store employees over face mask regulations... and then begging not to be arrested.
Anthime "Tim" Gionet, better known as Baked Alaska on social media, is a 32-year-old former commentator for BuzzFeed who is described by HITC, TooFab, and Phoenix New Times as an "alt-right YouTuber".
However, his latest stunt has not only got him banned from YouTube, but also appears to have landed him in handcuffs.
With many stores across the country taking the appropriate measures to help restrict the spread of Covid-19, face masks have become mandatory in many chains across the country - something that Baked Alaska decided to challenge in a recent live-stream.
In the video, recorded on October 12, Gionet can be seen harassing two staff members and refusing to wear a face covering. After the staff asks him to leave, he refuses to do so.
You can watch the incident below:At the start of the clip, Gionet can be seen asking for a disposable face mask from the workers. However, once it is handed to him, he throws it back behind the counter and shouts: "I have one here to say 'F**k your masks!'"
The staff then orders him to leave the store - something that he refuses to do, prompting the employees to call the police.
Throughout the video, Gionet arrogantly browses the store and handles several products.
When asked why the staff were calling the police, Gionet states: "There's no mask mandate in Arizona."
To which, the staff tells him that the store is "private property".
In another recent live-stream, Baked Alaska can be seen pulling the same stunt in a gas station, going as far as to taunt a female employee over her weight and appearance (Warning: Strong language):Gionet then tells the employees: "I want to embrace the true American spirit - we don't need masks, we want to breathe the fresh air."
At the end of the video, a police officer arrives at the store, and tells Gionet to put his camera down and place his hands behind his back.
When asked what he did wrong, Gionet is told that he is being arrested "trespassing" after being asked "five times" to leave.
Refusing to just let Gionet leave the store, the YouTuber pleads: "Come on. Can you please let me leave, sir? I won't come back in here."
Per Distractify, Gionet's actions have resulted in his YouTube channel being banned.
It is not known whether or not Gionet was arrested by the officer.