Witnesses said Walz ordered a classic chicken sandwich combo, with an extra side of humility he didnāt ask for. It was when he tried to introduce himself to Shaq that the tension began to build. Walz, apparently unaware that Shaq has no patience for political fluff, allegedly greeted him with a generic āHey, big man, love what youāre doing with the restaurant!ā
Big mistake. Huge.
Shaq, known for being affable but never afraid to call things like he sees them, didnāt hold back. āOh, you love what Iām doing?ā he reportedly replied, raising an eyebrow that could have crushed Walzās spirits all on its own. āLet me tell you what I donāt love: disappointment. And right now, youāre the face of it.ā
What followed was the kind of epic dressing-down thatās usually reserved for reality show eliminations, not fast-casual dining. According to multiple sources, Shaq, who is also known for his brief stint as a law enforcement officer, proceeded to lecture Walz on everything from his lackluster political record to his inability to unite even his own distant relativesāreferring, of course, to the viral story of Walzās extended family wearing āWalzās for Trumpā shirts.
