When an Oklahoma couple headed out for a relaxing night at Longhorn Steakhouse, they probably expected a juicy steak, buttery mashed potatoes, and a peaceful meal together. What they didn’t expect, however, was a shocking surprise hidden in their food: a piece of metal that looked an awful lot like a razor blade.
The bizarre discovery was caught on camera and shared to TikTok by the account @Shotscar_is_back, where it quickly blew up. The viral clip, which has already racked up over 75,000 views, shows the couple mid-meal when things took a strange and unsettling turn.
The video begins innocently enough, with the Oklahoma man recording their plates. But just seconds in, the tone shifts as his wife suddenly finds something suspicious buried in her mashed potatoes. When the camera zooms in, viewers can see her carefully lifting a long, thin piece of metal covered in food. It’s not immediately obvious what it is, but once the mashed potatoes slide off, the shape is undeniable. It looks just like a razor blade.
Oklahoma Couple Find ‘Razor Blade’ Looking Object in Mashed Potatoes
Surprisingly, the couple managed to stay calm in the moment, even as TikTok viewers collectively lost their minds in the comment section. “That lawsuit gonna be crazy,” one user wrote, echoing what many were thinking. Another person added, “That’s why I check my food before every bite.” The general consensus? This was a major restaurant fail.
Still, instead of storming out or causing a scene, the Oklahoma man decided to handle things the old-fashioned way by speaking directly to the manager. The TikTok then cuts to him outside the restaurant, explaining that management was quick to respond. According to the video, the restaurant gave the couple two $25 Longhorn gift cards and the manager’s business card for any follow-up issues. The man also said the restaurant offered to cover any potential food poisoning or related problems, though thankfully, it seems no one was hurt.
While the gesture might have been meant as good customer service, the comment section wasn’t impressed. Many viewers felt the compensation didn’t exactly match the seriousness of the situation. “$50 in gift cards for finding a blade in your mashed potatoes? Be so for real,” one person commented. Others joked that the couple deserved “a lifetime of free steaks” for their ordeal.
A Disturbing Find At Steakhouse
In fairness, strange foreign objects turning up in restaurant meals isn’t as rare as you’d think. From glass shards to plastic bits, kitchen accidents do occasionally happen though that doesn’t make them any less unsettling. And while the Oklahoma couple’s calm reaction earned them praise online, it’s safe to say their appetite for Longhorn might be gone for a while.
At least this story ended without anyone getting hurt, but it’s definitely a reminder to take a quick look before digging in. Here’s hoping Longhorn Steakhouse in Oklahoma and everywhere else steps up quality control to make sure nobody ever finds themselves in such a dangerous situation again. Because mashed potatoes should never come with a side of metal.
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