Jelly Roll bouncer does the right thing (despite his supervisor’s complaints)

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Attending concerts these days can be quite pricey, and even after purchasing a ticket, there’s no guarantee that you’ll get a good view of the performance. If someone taller than you happens to be in front, you might spend the entire night trying to see over them. For those who use wheelchairs, this issue is exacerbated.

What makes the Jelly Roll concert experience so extraordinary is highlighted by an incident at a recent show. As captured in a TikTok video shared by attendee Michelle Mulligan, a man in a wheelchair managed to move up to the front of the barrier during the Jelly Roll North Dakota State Fair performance, providing him with a better view when typically he might not see much.

Jelly Roll bouncer proves humanity might be OK after all

In most settings, it’s important that the space between a barricade and the performance area remains accessible. This is primarily for safety reasons, but it’s also crucial to consider the unique circumstances of individuals such as those using wheelchairs. After all, one person in a wheelchair is not the same as a crowd near the stage.

A person using a wheelchair poses no danger. On the other hand, individuals attempting to scale a barrier to approach a performer could potentially present a risk.

As I stepped forward, a security team leader approached the nearest guard and instructed him to tell the guy in the wheelchair to scoot along. But the guard, sensing it was the right thing, refused, knowing that letting him watch was appropriate. However, when he didn’t comply, the supervisor let him go.

Instead of getting fired, the guard chose to resign immediately. He believed it wasn’t fair that he had to relocate someone with a physical impairment solely based on a general regulation. And indeed, he was correct. Then, in a show of protest, the guard removed his uniform and flung it at the supervisor.

Furthermore, when the original security guard left, his replacement and another guard were both instructed by their supervisor to escort a wheelchair-bound individual out. However, the second guard declined to carry out this action as well.

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2025-07-26 17:00