Darius Rucker made headlines with an act of kindness at his hometown IHOP, and now, the country star is opening up about the decision that made national news.
Rucker was on his way to play golf with his son and stopped at IHOP for breakfast. While at the eatery, the singer was moved to pick up every diners’ check in the restaurant. In an interview with Taste of Country Nights, Rucker explained the reasoning behind the good deed. He stated:
“I was just looking around…and there was just a bunch of families, a bunch of kids. I really just thought about the economy and what it is and it’s been a tough year, and I was walking out and saw my friends that I see all the time when I’m in there and I said, ‘Hey man, how long will it take you to calculate everybody’s check.’ He said, ‘About a minute.'”
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The “Beers and Sunshine” singer also admitted that he was surprised that the purchase became national news. Rucker shared that he has made similar gestures in the past, which have gone unrecorded.
“I did it. I tipped the waitstaff and I left. I just didn’t think it was going to be newsworthy,” the star explained.
While the Rucker’s IHOP tab total remains unknown, the restaurant manager informed WCSC news that the IHOP was a full house at the time Rucker made the purchase.
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