Central Park Scooter Rider's Fiery Rant Against Horse Carriages Goes Viral, Reigniting Debate

New York City, NY – A recent viral video has reignited the long-standing debate surrounding horse-drawn carriages in Central Park. Posted by TikTok user @dylan.kevitch, the 23-second clip shows the individual riding a scooter through the park, expressing intense frustration as a horse-drawn carriage passes by. With visible emotion, the man exclaims, "If this is the type of shit that pisses me the fuck off, just give me five seconds." As a carriage comes into view, he passionately states, "Put the fucking horse back in the fucking barn! Fucking bitch!" The video, which quickly garnered over 2.4 million views and 510,000 likes, has sparked a fresh wave of discussion online. Commenters were divided, with many supporting the man's stance on animal welfare. One user commented, "There’s a movement to free these horses as they get hurt often and even one died a month or so ago from heat exhaustion." Another added, "These horses deserve waay more than what they offer at their barn sadly. No horse should live its life on hard pavement and spend its nights in a 10x10 stall." However, the industry maintains that the horses are well-cared for and that the carriages are a beloved tourist attraction and a part of New York City's heritage. This incident underscores the ongoing tension between tradition, tourism, and animal rights advocacy in the city.

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