Florida, the land of sunshine, alligators, and absolutely wild headlines, has delivered yet another gem. This time, a man named Vic Caroleo has allegedly been running around bars pretending to be Bar Rescue star Jon Taffer—and, surprise, it’s not going well.
The Impersonation Game (But Make It Florida)
According to a lawsuit filed by the real Jon Taffer, Vic has been cosplaying as him since 2017. That’s right—this guy has been committing to the bit longer than some Hollywood marriages. But here’s the kicker: Vic isn’t just signing autographs and yelling about “shut it down!”—he’s allegedly pulling some seriously sketchy moves while using Taffer’s name.
The Alleged Shenanigans
- Credit Card Chaos: Vic reportedly flashed fake credit cards with Jon’s name to “prove” he was the real deal. (Spoiler: He wasn’t.)
- Inappropriate Touching: Multiple women claim Vic got way too handsy while pretending to be Taffer. One even lawyered up, thinking Jon had assaulted her—until they realized it was just some Florida Man doing Florida Man things.
- The 2024 Lawsuit That Didn’t Stop Him: Jon already sued Vic last year, and they reached an agreement where Vic promised to stop. But, like a bad hangover, he just kept coming back.
Jon Taffer’s Response? “SHUT IT DOWN!”
Now, Jon’s suing again, demanding $50K in damages and asking the court to make Vic stop before he ruins Taffer’s reputation any further. Because let’s be real—no one wants to be mistaken for the guy who’s out here creeping on people in dive bars.
The Lesson Here?
If you’re gonna impersonate a celebrity in Florida, maybe pick someone less likely to sue you twice. Or, better yet—just don’t.
(But if you do, at least yell “SHUT IT DOWN!” while getting arrested. For the meme.)