Baltimore Seafood Restaurant Defends America in Viral X Post

Jimmy's Famous Seafood's patriotic response to a HuffPost article sparks debate and support online.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A Baltimore-based seafood restaurant, Jimmy's Famous Seafood, has gone viral on the social media platform X for its blunt response to a HuffPost article questioning American patriotism. The restaurant's comment, which simply stated "Go f*** yourself," has received over 6.3 million views and widespread support from users who praised the restaurant's patriotic stance.

Why it matters

The viral response from Jimmy's Famous Seafood highlights the divided sentiment some Americans are feeling towards their country, particularly in the wake of events like the Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities and the fatal shooting of U.S. citizens in Minnesota by federal agents. The restaurant's comment has sparked a debate about patriotism and the role of the media in shaping public discourse.

The details

The HuffPost article in question discussed how some Americans, including U.S. Olympians competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, are struggling to feel patriotic about their country. The article explored the "whiplash between pride" for the country and "national shame" over the federal government. Jimmy's Famous Seafood's blunt response to the article has received widespread attention, with the restaurant's post garnering over 136,000 likes and prompting support from various X users, including conservative commentators and meme accounts.

  • The HuffPost article was published on February 23, 2026.
  • The U.S. men's hockey team beat Canada 2-1 to secure a gold medal on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Jimmy's Famous Seafood

A seafood restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland that has gone viral for its patriotic response to a HuffPost article on American patriotism.

HuffPost

A news outlet that published an article exploring the divided sentiment some Americans feel towards their country, particularly in the wake of recent events.

Hunter Hess

A U.S. Olympic skier who said that wearing the flag doesn't mean he represents everything going on in the U.S.

Chris Lillis

A U.S. Olympic aerials freestyle skier who said he was "proud to represent our country" but "heartbroken" over immigration crackdowns.

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What they’re saying

“Go f*** yourself.”

— Jimmy's Famous Seafood (X)

“Everyone is Jimmy's right now. You can't hate the Media enough.”

— @C_3C_3 (X)

“This is the only acceptable response to HuffPost.”

— Nick Sortor, conservative commentator (X)

“I'm eating at Jimmy's Famous Seafood next time I'm in Maryland. Patriots.”

— Dustin Grage (X)

“I don't know Jimmy. I don't know how famous his seafood is either. But with three simple words he has found a way to speak for millions. True patriot.”

— Dr Eithan Haim (X)

What’s next

The restaurant has announced that it will be giving "free crabcakes for life to all members of the 2026 USA Men's & Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Teams!" as a show of patriotism following the U.S. hockey team's victory against Canada.

The takeaway

Jimmy's Famous Seafood's viral response has tapped into the divided sentiment many Americans are feeling towards their country, with the restaurant's blunt defense of patriotism resonating with a large segment of the population. The incident highlights the ongoing debate around national pride and the role of the media in shaping public discourse.