"I’m not seeing anything wrong with that."
It is a pretty typical scenario in the USA and [as a non-pilot] I have taken similar profile rides a couple of times.
The more I learned the more I could see the accident waiting to happen. I would never go anywhere near most US joy ride flights these days, especially after observing typical flights departing and arriving. Too low transits and take-offs invariably towards a fast closing gap/obstacle. Profiles that are usually not necessary. It all looks good as a bit of bravado or stunting but not professional or appropriate if there are passengers aboard.
Unfortunately, even when there is an accident [how many?] the chances of it being read as a result of bad practice across a vast country like the USA are virtually nil.
Overall it - bravado flying - damages the safe flying perception of helicopters.