# Dave Portnoy criticizes 'trashy, ratchet influencers' in Nantucket sign controversy

Dave Portnoy has spoken out against influencers he calls "trashy" and "ratchet" following a viral sign controversy in Nantucket. His comments add to the backlash over influencer behavior in the upscale Massachusetts town. The dispute underscores growing friction between locals and social media personalities.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/dave-portnoy-message-trashy-ratchet-influencers-amid-viral-nantucket-sign-controversy) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:18:32 GMT