My Reaction to " $200 Seafood Platter at San Pedro Fish Market -100% HONEST REVIEW" Video

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A few minutes ago, I watched one of Youtube videos of LATRYGUY "$200 Seafood Platter at San Pedro Fish Market (100% HONEST REVIEW" who take us to delicious adventure as he dive into the world-famous Shrimp Tray at San Pedro Fish Market! In this video, he shared his experience tasting this iconic dish.

The video that really got me thinking. It featured a dude from America, happily enjoying a “Quick Bite” at a trendy restaurant. But what shocked me wasn’t the food it was the price. He spent about $200 on that meal. Just a quick bite! For someone like me, living in Indonesia, that felt like a huge amount of money for something so small.

Let me explain why.
Here in Indonesia, many of us live under the poverty line. Even with a university degree, finding a steady job is still a major challenge. People work hard just to survive, and every rupiah counts. That $200 or equal to 3.257.000 or Three Million Two Hundred and Fifty seven thousand rupiahs (1 US Dollar =16.285 Indonesian Rupiah ,Last updated • June 4 at 7:39 AM UT)

I could have purchased a lot of groceries for an entire family for a week, maybe even more with that $200 budget. It could pay for rice, vegetables, oil, and other daily needs. So when I see someone spend that much on one snack and casually share it online, it honestly feels disturbing.

I know it’s a different world. Different culture. Different values. In some countries, showing off a luxurious lifestyle is part of the online game. People want views, likes, followers. The more outrageous or fancy something looks, the more attention it gets. But that’s where the problem begins because the internet doesn’t stop at borders. People from all over the world see that content, and not everyone shares the same reality.

"There’s nothing inherently wrong with someone choosing to spend $200 on a meal. But viewers from countries struggling with poverty, unemployment, and basic survival may find such displays unsettling. Viewer discretion is advised. .".

And here’s the thing: I don’t think the creator meant to offend anyone. But that’s what makes this so complicated. Shouldn’t content creators think twice before sharing something that might come across as insensitive or tone-deaf? Especially when their audience includes people from countries where $200 could mean food, medicine, or school fees?

For me, the biggest lesson from watching that video is this: perspective matters. We need to remember that what’s “normal” or fun for one person can be completely out of reach for someone else. Social media can be a beautiful way to share cultures and connect people, but it also carries a responsibility. When creators ignore that, they risk spreading more division than understanding.

So no, I’m not angry at the dude in the video.

But I do wish he and others like him would take a moment to think about who’s watching. Because to many of us, that $200 quick bite isn’t just a snack it’s a symbol of a deeper gap in our world.And maybe, just maybe, if more people thought about that, we could start using social media to bridge that gap instead of widening it.

What Do You Think?

Have you ever come across content that made you feel this way? How do you think creators can be more mindful of their global audience?

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