A comedian has gone viral for his hot take that Europe is “over,” and it seems that many people agree. As European cities like Barcelona begin to crack down on tourism and short-term rentals , one TikTok user has shared why he thinks European natives should instead welcome the influx of foreigners visiting their cities. “I’ve seen a lot of news about how local Europeans are mad that tourists are just ruining their cities, and they’re complaining, and they’re squirting the water,” comedian Dan Mahboubian Rosen began his viral video , which included the on-screen text: “Europe is over.
” “You guys just have to accept at this point that you’re our Disney World now, it’s your function in this world,” he said. Earlier this month, thousands of residents in Barcelona, Spain, squirted diners in tourist areas with water during a protest against mass tourism . The Spanish locals chanted “tourists go home” with signs that read: “Enough! Let’s put limits on tourism.
” The protestors demanded the city impose restrictions on short-term rentals and address the high cost of living, which has made many of these cities unlivable for residents. Several other European travel destinations have also joined in on the anti-tourism movement. The Italian city of Venice introduced a €5 ($5.
50) daily fee for visiting during peak times. Amsterdam’s city council has voted to ban cruise ships from entering the city’s main port, while Greece has implemented a time-slo.