# Coldstuff Ice Cream owner social media controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coldstuff-ice-cream-owner-social-media-controversy
> Updated: 2026-10-09T06:30:10.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Dave Forgit (also identified as Dave Miller), the co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, Massachusetts, gained significant social media attention after posting a defense of his teenage employees.

The viral posts were prompted by instances of customers treating young staff disrespectfully, including a confrontation with a 16-year-old employee regarding a 25-cent pricing discrepancy. In his message, Forgit criticized rude customer behavior, stating, “They aren’t in charge of anything. It’s ice cream for crying out loud. Grow up and act your age.”

The online reaction was widespread, with many users praising the business for protecting its workers against customer abuse, while others criticized the owner’s tone.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Ice cream stand owner goes viral for defending workers

Massachusetts ice cream stand co-owner Dave Miller went viral after posting a rant defending young workers from rude customers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-cream-stand-owner-goes-viral-for-defending-workers

### 2026-10-06: Coldstuff Ice Cream owner defends staff in viral social media post

A Massachusetts ice cream shop owner went viral after posting a blunt social media message defending his teenage employees from disrespectful customers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coldstuff-ice-cream-owner-defends-staff-in-viral-social-media-post

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