In Lincoln County, Tennessee, a black fungus called ‘Whiskey Fungus’ is coating homes, street signs, and more. The residue is being fueled by the vapors from the six barrel houses of one of the most popular whiskey brands in the world, Jack Daniel’s. Now, some residents are suing the company, which plans on pushing ahead with their warehouse expansions.
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#JackDaniels #Tennessee #Fungus
Ahh got to love that corporations have more rights than individuals
Fungus called alcoholism
lol what a bunch of karrens …guess its time to move to cali with the rest of the sheep
jack daniels has been around for 150+ years and all of a sudden they’re “to blame”? This is only because you cannot sue mother nature.
Isn’t that what it’s a about money for some destruction for most all these companies should be held accountable and they should be ashamed of their selves
Oh lordy here comes the cordyceps
So its feeding fungus, its not blowing them out? If that’s the case, wouldn’t you be able to raise mushrooms near there?
No more JD for me.
Not one tear came out of her ????
and………that’s how the last of us started
so its a health thing or they just want to see black things around there homes
Its happening people the fungus from the last of us 😂
Is whiskey the problem or is it Jacks method because whiskeys been getting made in those parts for a long time and it’s interesting how now there’s a issue.
now line up that 1 million it will make the town next to what they are gonna make off the area and then how much money this will make the company then youll see that 1 million isnt anything. if it all makes it past the sell out council pockets it wont even build them a walmart the million isnt worth it theyd make better money banning them and making their own whiskey and selling it
What about those poor families in Ohio after that train derailment? That’s real news. This woman just needs a stiff shot of whiskey and to loosen up. If you focus on fungus you only gonna see fungus. Focus on Jesus and the important things. Family, love, praise.
we live a county away. If the toxic air from east palestine doesn’t get us, this fungus will. and if not that, then maybe another oak ridge uranium fire will… we’ll get cancer one way or another
WTF? I would sue. After becoming a new homeowner several years ago, I would imagine it would be hard to sell those properties. Not cool
This is terrible but to be on the other side for a sec: They said it would bring $1 000 000 in tax revenue. That guy said it would cost 30-40k to clean it up yearly. You could divert that tax money towards it the clean up.
Hahahha..
Can you get drunk off the fungus?
Looks like an episode of stranger things.
This is how the last of us started Js
Jack Daniels should be shut down forever. Absolutely disgusting.
The last of us has begun 😂
y’all moved next to it🤣
Instead of a little slice of heaven, now you have a little slice of fungus
if you visit the town of Cognac in France where they have many famous cognac/ brandy distilleries and the whole place is black with fungus ,not seen as a issue , just proud of what they produce. Recommend a visit and the smell in the Barrell vaults is beautiful ,if you like cognac /brandy that is .
The last of us”
Put some lime and tequila and ill fix it
It’s amazing how quickly people can turn their attitudes when they’re misinformed/uneducated on the current topic
BOOHOO
wingnuts hate regulations….this is what you get
dont care
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
This is the start of the last of us.
Year 2068: Did you leave within 25 miles of the jack Daniel distillery, you may be entitled to a settlement
*cordyceps intensifies*
that’s just a cry for money lol
Hmm I wonder if the fungus has anything useful about it ?
We believe it’s not harmful……slick
TLOU
I enjoyed a few sips from a glass of Single Barrel while watching this video. I may watch it again when I get a refill.
The last of us all over again
she’s just after money probably moved here from some rich area and sees a way to get someone else to pay for her way of life
Jack Daniels is not that good
Oh hey, OVER HERE! This is another corporation that does not accept accountability from their actions
We can clearly see the damage its doing to people properties and the trees
Jack Daniel’s is straight up swill
and this is how The last of Us began get ready clikers will rise
Welcome to the hood. Here automatics don’t grow on trees❗️
This is common near Bardstown in Kentucky. Not sure why this is a surprise.
If people weren’t constantly spitting on regulations… This is nothing new and it could have been regulated, either by forcing them to filter it OR making sure there aren’t ANY neighbouring property you’ll damage when installing such a facility….
The Last Of Us is becoming a true story …….
bring in Paul Stamets, see what he has to say
The Last Of Us Pt. II
HOW IS THIS NEWS WHEN WE HAVE A WORSE PROBLEM IN OHIO
1:05…those pure white angel tears can win a lawsuit or get someone (usually of the darker hue) killed.
The Last of Us…
when Jack Daniels execs see the lady crying they will shut down operations.
Imagine if corporations were that empathetic. 😮
they are mad because they cant drink they are in a dry county…
Could they not enclose and filter the vapours before releasing them in the air? Like scrubbers or something?
People are always suein all they want is money
In Bardstown, kentucky there’s over 6 distilleriesand there’s on one thing in the whole town that’s not covered in this fungus
If it’s attaching to everything around, it has to be airborne, so it means people are inhaling it. So it’s very likely that it is attaching itself to people and animals lungs.
how is #JackDaniels supposed to make more money? TN is #republican country, they support #capitalism to its fullest and if i do recall often tell people to leave if they dont like it. someone with money ruined your life? oh well, get over it and move on. embrace the abuse and suffering. #StayConservative
They make enough money to put filters on the barrelhouses
has she tried complaining more and staying where she lives
Sounds like a they need to start spraying
Wow. This is really horrible:(
They will be held accountable
” We believe its not harmful”, is not enough for me. Fungus is fungus. Nope. I feel for the people.
And that’s how the last of us got started…
Only in America! Such a facility shouldn’t be that close to residential houses.
100% of these corporations need to be shutting down for destroying america
Once again, people in TN are just plain dumb. Then again, many still live in the holler and are superstitious to the outside ways of the world..
Alternate beginning of The Last of Us.
Time for compensation
1 Million a year for that many barrel houses isn’t a lot.
Never cared for Jack Daniels, but now I’ll never support them. Any other whisky will be considered
Jack Daniel’s has been around since 1866 and this is now just becoming a thing the peolpe are started to notice?
JD will use their annual revenue and boosting the local economy rhetoric to hold that same local economy/society captive.
Sounds like peak Republican corporate deregulation.
Here comes inflation on Liquor now
At least with proper 12 the worse that could happen is a drunk Irish ufc fighter knocking me out with left hook
Don’t worry, they’re going to make it up with the $1Mill in tax revenue 🤡
Do the right thing Jack Daniels and buy out the locals.
I have a solution have jack Daniel’s move thier facility out of state and all of your property taxes can go up aw start crying maybe that will help
But… it’s a patriotic fungus.
😂😂😂😂 the fake tears were a great touch
Looks like jack daniels needs to give them some liquor that way they can drink away their problems
Politicians are boozers and nothing will change for this community.
😮
As usual nothing will be done and money will always win…..
Somebody call Pedro Pascal!!!
Seems like these people want money money money
The Last of Us might actually come to life in TN.
The Last of Us
And people are drinking this…sick
Meanwhile my marijuana plants are smelling amazing and not causing any harm. 😊 good day to you all.
Lmao
No sense crying about it just sell the home and move somewhere else not really rocket science
I remember the same thing happening in Innsmouth, but it was really long ago, and I dare not speak as to what crazy mess that had made…