“Even in Public": Woman’s Unconventional Method of Serving Her Husband at a Restaurant Stuns Mzansi

• A woman's act of serving her husband at a McDonald's restaurant has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some praising her devotion and others questioning the dynamics
• The video showcased the lady kneeling in front of her husband to hand him his meal, a gesture that has been interpreted in different ways by viewers
• The clip has ignited debates about love, marriage and cultural traditions in modern relationships, with many discussing what respect and partnership should look like

Bathong! A woman went above and beyond at an eating establishment, all in the name of love, as she served her husband at a McDonald’s restaurant. The footage of the act has sparked mixed reactions across social media.

In the clip, the lady can be seen walking carefully with a tray of food, balancing drinks and meals as she makes her way to the table where her husband is seated. What caught viewers’ attention was not only her act of serving him but the way she did it. When she reached the table, she placed the tray down, then knelt in front of her husband before lowering her head as she handed him his meal.

The gesture, which some interpreted as a sign of deep respect and love, has divided opinion online. Supporters praised the woman for honouring her partner, calling it a touching display of humility and devotion, while others saw the act differently, questioning whether it reinforced outdated gender roles.

The video, posted by TikTok user @lillian_235 on 7 September 2025, has since gained thousands of views and sparked heated conversations about love, marriage dynamics, and cultural traditions in modern relationships.

Whether seen as devotion or submission, the woman’s gesture has left Mzansi debating what respect and partnership should look like in today’s world.

SA reacts to woman's way of serving her husband at the eatery

South Africans took to the comment section to share their thoughts on the woman's unconventional way of serving her husband in the restaurant, saying:

Robyn said:

"I thought people did that with food they prepared, am I wrong?"

KarieRams expressed:

"Bathong, I hope wa joke’a."

Cardashian shared:

"Mxa, my sister wena, you must win awards and be a wife coach like. I hope my wife is watching."

Missy Zwayne replied:

"Hai, never, you are too much this time."

Glory shared:

"Even in public?"

Virgo.829

"Where’s the money?"

Motshabi commented:

"Blink twice if you are in danger, my sister."

Watch the video below:

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Source: Briefly News