"This is South Africa": Mzansi Cracks Up Over Viral Video of Chicken Licken Waitress Counting Wings

• A viral video shows a humorous exchange between a Chicken Licken customer and a waitress over a dispute about the number of wings received
• The waitress calmly counted the chicken bones left on the tray to resolve the issue, showcasing her professionalism and patience
• The clip has sparked widespread laughter and admiration on social media, with many praising the waitress for handling the situation with humour and poise

Bathong! SA is a movie. A hilarious video filmed at a Chicken Licken outlet has gone viral on TikTok, showing a waitress counting chicken bones after a customer insisted they didn’t receive the correct number of wings.

The comical exchange has left Mzansi peeps laughing and applauding the waitress’ calm response to the bizarre situation.

Chicken Licken waitress counts bones, customers demand more

In the now-viral clip, which @kay2_3piece posted on 3 July 2025 on TikTok, the unnamed customer claimed they received fewer wings than what they paid for. To prove their point, they placed the leftover bones on the tray and asked the waitress to count them. Without hesitation, the waitress began counting the bones one by one, seemingly unfazed by the odd task.

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While taking to TikTok, caption @kay2_3piece simply said:

"I guess we were not full."

TikTok users couldn’t get enough of the video, which has already amassed thousands of views and likes. Many viewers praised the waitress for her professionalism and patience, while others joked about the absurdity of counting bones as evidence.

The situation has sparked a lighthearted conversation around customer service, food portions, and the creative ways South Africans express dissatisfaction. While it remains unclear whether the customer got a replacement portion, the interaction has certainly brought joy to social media and highlighted the humorous side of everyday experiences.

This moment is a perfect reminder of Mzansi’s unique sense of humour and the lengths people will go to for their favourite Chicken Licken meal. The clip continues to circulate across platforms, drawing more laughter and admiration for the cool-headed waitress who handled the sticky situation like a pro.

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Watch the funny video below:

SA reacts to hilarious TikTok video

The online community took to the comments section, cracked jokes, while some simply laughed it off.

Black Jesus said:

"That lady deserves a raise and promotion. @chickenlicken."

Haizy added:

"@Chicken Licken® Great staff, the patience. Big ups to her. Also looks fun."

Dry lemons81 wrote:

"This is South Africa. Let's enjoy, guys, no need to fight. Amajita ke lawa."

Zak replied:

"The way those bones are completely cleaned."

EsaleYena commented:

"That worker has time to play. Why couldn't you count before eating?"

More stories about Chicken Licken

• Briefly News reported that a man caused a massive scene at Chicken Licken in Johannesburg, which astonished many people online, and the clip went viral.
• A US tourist in South Africa decided to bless TikTok with her first encounter with Chicken Licken's fiery hot wings.
• A TikTok video of a Chicken Licken worker buying KFC has sparked a hilarious and lively debate on the platform. The clip posted by @mnisiwemvula93 shows the employee in uniform placing her KFC order. South Africans brought up the age-old debate about Chicken Licken’s salty chicken.

Source: Briefly News