Stance Against Chick-Fil-A Costs Man $200,000-a-Year Job, Now Living in an RV/Food Stamps (VIDEO)

New York Daily News ^ | 4/24 | Adam Smith

[nickcarraway]

Adam Smith admits he probably could have picked a better way to communicate his convictions. In fact, the one-time corporate honcho now wishes he had.

The former CFO of medical manufacturer Vante filmed himself berating a Chick-Fil-A server for the company's notorious stance on gay rights, then lost his $200,000-a-year job after he posted the video online and it went viral.

Now, Smith and his family are living in an RV, scraping by on food stamps.

In his new e-book, "A Million Dollar Cup of Water," the 37-year-old details his experiences since that fateful day he decided to make his point, perhaps naively unaware of the consequences he'd face in spreading his rant over the Internet.

He doesn't regret the stance he took, but he revealed he is sorry about the way he spoke to that fast food worker.

Smith's downfall made headlines in 2012 after he pulled up to a drive-thru in Tuscon, Ariz., to get a free cup of water, ABC News reported.

He proceeded to spew a volley of abuse at the young worker about her company's stated commitment to "traditional marriage." He filmed himself saying that "Chick-Fil-A is a hateful corporation" and told the server he didn't "know how you live with yourself and work here."

He then uploaded the video.

Smith returned to work at the medical manufacturer Vante to find that the clip had gone viral.

"The voicemail is completely full, and it's full of bomb threats," his receptionist reportedly told him.

Smith was fired and lost his handsome salary, plus $1 million in stock options.

He moved with his wife Amy and four children to Portland, Ore., where he was appointed CFO for another company.

But he lost the role just two weeks later after bosses realized who he was. Since then, he has struggled to find a lasting gig.

Businesses have been too wary of the potential fallout to hire Smith, he said.

"I think people are scared that it could happen again," he told ABC.

His e-book is not faring so well on the digital charts, however.

"Regarding the many 1-star ratings my book has received today and yesterday, I would like to note that I have only sold 17 digital copies thus far, yet there are 23 1-star ratings on my book. This fascinates me! LOL!" he told ABC.

[freedomlover]

This is NOT the face of some guy who did this thing one time.

This is the face of a habitual smartass.

I also think it is interesting that he has now changed his appearance as much as possible.

[KC_Conspirator]

I am sure that some leftist will give him a job with this wonderful economy. (sarcasm)

[Zuben Elgenubi]

The former CFO of medical manufacturer Vante filmed himself berating a Chick-Fil-A server for the company's notorious stance on gay rights,

Chick-Fil-A has no stance on gay rights.

[Kenton]

Some people seem destined to provide a valuable example of how not to behave, especially on YouTube. To the degree that he is responsible for his current predicament, which is completely, he can take no comfort in the fact that his foolish tirade will probably outlive him in cyberspace.

I guess that fictitious "permanent record" they talked about in Animal House has finally come to pass in the form of YouTube. Congratulations, Adam. Your fifteen minutes of shame will haunt you as long as you live. Loser.

[nickcarraway]

[JacksonCalhoun]

It is a garbage New Yawk tabloid we’re talking about, so I think you’re expecting too much out of their writers.

[TalBlack]

Wow, dude, 1956 called and they want their hairstyle back.

[husky ed]

I once drove a Benz
with my nose in a bent
To the Chick-Fil-A
for my glass of FSA
The young lady of no means
who sent me into the screams
Now laughs as I wait for
my Food Stamps by the stream ;)

Ed

[ViLaLuz]

Lives in a van. .. down by the river.

[goat granny]

for him Karma came fast yea.....