If you're in public and a stranger pulls up their phone to film you, it's likely that you're doing either something very brave or very stupid. Possibly both.

Sometimes I think the person filming is the one doing something very stupid. Regardless, you should take a breath.

Or you're about to unwittingly be featured on a Youtube prank video.

There's a higher chance you're just minding your business and someone wants to make fun of you

More likely to be a victim:

Either:

1. Someone is already harassing me and this is a bystander recording it for evidence...

or

1. The one that's recording is about to harass me, probably say vile shit like "Go back to your country"... like I'd probably be in immediate danger

COVID Anti-Asian Hatecrime PTSD Flashbacks

Or about to give a public piano a good fingering.

I suggest a third option: something funny.

I've seen some funny recordings that were neither brave nor stupid, just hilarious.

But still, might be a good time to assess if they are laughing with you or at you.

Pssh whatever it’s cuz I’m looking fly as hell

Apparently in San Diego, there's a thing that's been happening (according to other social media) where people will film or photograph other random people when they're just sitting there or waking by or something. I don't get it but it's supposed to be a commentary or something.

A man beans up in the hat of Bear Strangler McGee is either mighty brave, or mighty stupid. Now which are you, boy?