A British tourist named Lynne, who goes by the online name FreeSpirit666 on TikTok, has sparked a debate after sharing a video criticizing the prices and quality of food and drinks at a cafe near the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. In the video, which has been viewed over four million times, she described paying £9 for a strawberry smoothie and a small bottle of lemonade, which she said tasted "a bit like Dettol," a brand of disinfectant. She also pointed out that the cafe did not offer decaf coffee or alternative milks, such as almond or oat milk. The comments drew strong reactions from viewers who argued that the location’s historical significance made her remarks insensitive. Auschwitz was a Nazi concentration and extermination camp during World War II, where more than 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, were killed in gas chambers or from starvation, disease, and harsh conditions. Many viewers reminded Lynne of the site’s solemn nature, with one commenting, "Let’s not forget where we are," and another adding, "I went to Auschwitz, I didn't take food and drink, and quite honestly, I didn't feel like eating and drinking." In response, Lynne defended her post, stating that no one was gassed or died at the location she visited, which she said was near the entrance rather than the main camp. She questioned the need for food and drinks at the site, saying, "People have got to have drinks, haven’t they - some of those tours take ages." She emphasized that she was simply sharing her experience of the food and drink offerings. A spokesperson for the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum clarified that the restaurant was operated by an external provider and that prices were clearly listed. The museum reiterated that its main goal is to educate visitors about the history of the camp and to honor its victims. The museum has previously addressed similar issues, such as when a TripAdvisor review in 2021 was removed after suggesting that people went to Auschwitz to "test the chamber" and calling the site "fun for the family." In 2023, the museum also warned a visitor after they posted a "disrespectful" photo of themselves smiling next to the railway tracks that led into the camp. The museum continues to stress the importance of respecting the memory of the victims and the historical significance of the site.