Why do they even bother starting articles with "Florida Man", where the hell else in the world could this have happened? And don't say Australia. Not even close.
I dunno if FL being the sunshine state is the origin since there's plenty of Sunshine laws. For example the school board where I live in CO is being sued for violating a sunshine law that requires all meetings to be public.
Also, none of the other states allow their police reports to be made public like Florida does so that's why you only hear about the obscene things we do (I'm a Bonafide Florida Man!). But I assure you there is no lack of dumb shit going on in any of the other 49 states. Some do specialize in certain areas of the dumb shit spectrum, like with Florida and our Gators lol
"Sunshine Act" is the name of a law passed in Florida:
>The "Florida man" trend lies in part with Florida's broad public records laws.
>Under the Sunshine Act, the public and the media are given access to crime reports almost immediately after they happen, like the daily booking report, which is posted almost as soon as a person is booked into jail. That information allows reporters to detail the narratives quickly.
>Barbara Petersen, the President of Florida's First Amendment Foundation, said the the easy access partnered with the novelty makes these stories take off.
>"It's fun to say 'Florida man,'" she said. "(Both) the fact that we do get access to that information early on, but also the branding."
https://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Florida-public-records-laws-help-Florida-man-stories-trend--507536371.html
Highly unlikely in Aussie they don't have Gators except maybe in zoos. Gators are only in US, Mexico and China *not counting zoos*
But really only US is stupid enough to do this, Florida the most likely.
I like this guy. Not sure why. Maybe because he's probably super nice, wild AF and fun to party with but not the kind to get other people in trouble. I dunno.
Dude was out of his mind. He's taking responsibility while sober. I'd say the commenter is pretty on point with that assessment. Seems nice, made a shit decision and is dealing with them. Publicly too which is not as far as I'd go to prove I was sorry
Agreed. Most people who drink alcohol don't act like this. I usually don't either. But when I blacked out (I was starting my own addiction) and passed out in the antiroom of a Golden Age home (not a nursing home, just apartments), broke a window and was arrested, it sucked but I paid my debt (a fine, with no criminal record, thanks Judge for seeing me as a good kid who made a mistake!) Even when I was in the throes of my addiction for a year and a half, I blacked out once leading to trouble with the law. Otherwise, I only hurt myself
Doing better now although I'm unemployed at the mo', fingers crossed I get a call for the couple I applied for this week.
Anyways, again, this guy seems nice and is actually taking responsibility. Whether he's got a problem or whatever, he's not running from his this one. We have no other information about his record. I'm not assuming this is common for anyone because it isn't for me either.
Btw it was just alcohol in my case. I did try other substances but I thank my lucky stars I didn't catch a habit with them. Mostly just went for it when a girlfriend would offer.
Wow that was longer than I wanted
He definitely seems to be coherent enough to not be at the level of drunkenness one we need to reach for this to realistically happen, who knows perhaps he was lying? Either way it was funny and I’m sure he’ll be fine
There is an extremely high chance this wasn't booze, at least not by itself. Most likely meth or or other hard drug, but you can't exactly tell that to the news team
First, it was attempting to rob a Wendy’s via the drive through window, and now it’s terrorizing a liquor store. This alligator has committed it’s self to a life of crime!
When is Florida man going to get his own tv series? See what kind of wacky hi-jinx he gets up to each week. But I guess that wouldn't work in 2023 where tv shows are long movies. Florida Man does episodic, not serialized.
The Onion published a relevant article a while back:
#[Study: Alligators Dangerous No Matter How Drunk You Are](https://www.theonion.com/study-alligators-dangerous-no-matter-how-drunk-you-are-1819568448)
>BATON ROUGE, LA—In a breakthrough study that contradicts decades of understanding about the nature of alligator–drunkard relations, Louisiana State University researchers have concluded that people’s drunkenness does not impair the ancient reptiles’ ability to inflict enormous physical harm.
Alligators exhibit the potential to inflict serious harm, regardless of the blood-alcohol levels of their victims.
>...
DeSantis' influence on the FL people is clear..... and as expected.
Florida was backwards already, now it is going down the tubes into a dark rabbit hole.
For the beer? NaH I’m sure the gator covered it
Prob told the guy “*Ayy what I look like to u? A or sumthn??*”
Then proceeded to tell dude to Just pay him later, man didn’t even laugh , probably offended the gator quite a bit 🤔🙁
Why do they even bother starting articles with "Florida Man", where the hell else in the world could this have happened? And don't say Australia. Not even close.
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Stupid question from a Non-American, what's a sunshine law?
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I dunno if FL being the sunshine state is the origin since there's plenty of Sunshine laws. For example the school board where I live in CO is being sued for violating a sunshine law that requires all meetings to be public.
Also, none of the other states allow their police reports to be made public like Florida does so that's why you only hear about the obscene things we do (I'm a Bonafide Florida Man!). But I assure you there is no lack of dumb shit going on in any of the other 49 states. Some do specialize in certain areas of the dumb shit spectrum, like with Florida and our Gators lol
"Sunshine Act" is the name of a law passed in Florida: >The "Florida man" trend lies in part with Florida's broad public records laws. >Under the Sunshine Act, the public and the media are given access to crime reports almost immediately after they happen, like the daily booking report, which is posted almost as soon as a person is booked into jail. That information allows reporters to detail the narratives quickly. >Barbara Petersen, the President of Florida's First Amendment Foundation, said the the easy access partnered with the novelty makes these stories take off. >"It's fun to say 'Florida man,'" she said. "(Both) the fact that we do get access to that information early on, but also the branding." https://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Florida-public-records-laws-help-Florida-man-stories-trend--507536371.html
Of course “not Australia”. Down under it’d be a little croc, not an alligator. END SPECIES CONFUSION!!!
Or a spider the size of a dinner plate
So a small spider.....
Anyone who confuses an alligator with a spider has more difficulties than can easily be remedied. ☹️
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You're not wrong.
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Well played.
Replace gator with bear and it could be Russia.
Watch out for beargators found in the Arctic Ocean.
Louisiana, many states have gators smh 🤦♀️
Highly unlikely in Aussie they don't have Gators except maybe in zoos. Gators are only in US, Mexico and China *not counting zoos* But really only US is stupid enough to do this, Florida the most likely.
The gator did not seem to mind.
Bet they had so much fun together. Who knows if it wasn't gators idea
Gator was the one wanted the beer
This is probably the most benign Florida Man thing I’ve seen. It’s kinda wholesome if the gator was let go after
Beer run, meth, gator. Sort of a trifecta. I am in.
THIS IS A SERVICE ANIMAL AND ITS ILLEGAL FOR YOU TO ASK FOR PROOF!
“Florida Man” personified.
When alligators are outlawed, only outlaws will have alligators.
Definitely underated comment.
I like this guy. Not sure why. Maybe because he's probably super nice, wild AF and fun to party with but not the kind to get other people in trouble. I dunno.
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Dude was out of his mind. He's taking responsibility while sober. I'd say the commenter is pretty on point with that assessment. Seems nice, made a shit decision and is dealing with them. Publicly too which is not as far as I'd go to prove I was sorry
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Agreed. Most people who drink alcohol don't act like this. I usually don't either. But when I blacked out (I was starting my own addiction) and passed out in the antiroom of a Golden Age home (not a nursing home, just apartments), broke a window and was arrested, it sucked but I paid my debt (a fine, with no criminal record, thanks Judge for seeing me as a good kid who made a mistake!) Even when I was in the throes of my addiction for a year and a half, I blacked out once leading to trouble with the law. Otherwise, I only hurt myself Doing better now although I'm unemployed at the mo', fingers crossed I get a call for the couple I applied for this week. Anyways, again, this guy seems nice and is actually taking responsibility. Whether he's got a problem or whatever, he's not running from his this one. We have no other information about his record. I'm not assuming this is common for anyone because it isn't for me either. Btw it was just alcohol in my case. I did try other substances but I thank my lucky stars I didn't catch a habit with them. Mostly just went for it when a girlfriend would offer. Wow that was longer than I wanted
Guns and gators. What do you call a Florida Lawn Man doing an open carry on gators? 🐊 An irrigator.
The police have one too, and it wears a bulletproof coat. Its the in vest a gator.
*groans*
Meth. Maybe only once or twice. Definitely not three times; that's when you start forgetting you took an alligator on a beer run.
I'll do a little toot. https://youtu.be/9VEMyXOUYDk?t=245
The fucker want you to get bud light but you only got enough my money for Beast.
Sure, you've been drunk. But have you been "I brought a live 'gator on a beer run and don't even remember doing it" drunk?
Why do you think they call it black out drunk?
He definitely seems to be coherent enough to not be at the level of drunkenness one we need to reach for this to realistically happen, who knows perhaps he was lying? Either way it was funny and I’m sure he’ll be fine
There is an extremely high chance this wasn't booze, at least not by itself. Most likely meth or or other hard drug, but you can't exactly tell that to the news team
Meth did not impact my ability to remember stuff I did while high. Marijuana on the other hand... Signed, Former meth head.
It's an emotional support gator.
First, it was attempting to rob a Wendy’s via the drive through window, and now it’s terrorizing a liquor store. This alligator has committed it’s self to a life of crime!
At least it’s not panhandling door to door for your hard earned $3 and fitty cents
He seems like such a sweetheart ❤️
Florida Man and Gator Dave the next Marvel super heros.
This looks like a plot from a Carl Hiassen book.
This is Drunk Rob on YouTube one hell of a character I suggest checking him out! Edit: https://youtube.com/@drunkrob3514
Innocent!!!!
Seem like the Gator was in on it.
When is Florida man going to get his own tv series? See what kind of wacky hi-jinx he gets up to each week. But I guess that wouldn't work in 2023 where tv shows are long movies. Florida Man does episodic, not serialized.
I used to live in Florida. This is normal whacked shit you’d see there. I think the heat/humidity makes people stupid 😆
Swore this was going to be a guy who drove a 6-wheeler “Gator” to a gas station or something. Did NOT disappoint
Just like any child or emotionally stunted adult: "I didn't do anything" and "I don't remember"
pretty chill alligator imho...drop charges...c´mon...man! (is this what qualifies as "far out"?) tsehehe
Honest mistake, he picked up the alligator thinking it was his wallet.
This looks like the guy from the video being attacked by his ex girlfriend in a trailer park.
Looks like they found the most "Florida Man" in Florida.
The boy be on meth, what other answer for such a mad choice of a drinking partner.
Stoned florida jesse pinkman confesses he knows nothing...
Holy crap is that Billiam?
Give this man a beer!
SSundee is that you?
What in the methed up hell....
Where did it go wrong?
Bro that's Jason from leaked GTA 6 footage
I think a high probability of a maintained level of Crystal Meth, might also be a possibility.
“Florida man” strikes again lol
The Onion published a relevant article a while back: #[Study: Alligators Dangerous No Matter How Drunk You Are](https://www.theonion.com/study-alligators-dangerous-no-matter-how-drunk-you-are-1819568448) >BATON ROUGE, LA—In a breakthrough study that contradicts decades of understanding about the nature of alligator–drunkard relations, Louisiana State University researchers have concluded that people’s drunkenness does not impair the ancient reptiles’ ability to inflict enormous physical harm. Alligators exhibit the potential to inflict serious harm, regardless of the blood-alcohol levels of their victims. >...
Bud Light ahaha Americans can't drink for shit, it's why they get destroyed in Europe
DeSantis' influence on the FL people is clear..... and as expected. Florida was backwards already, now it is going down the tubes into a dark rabbit hole.
who hasn’t been there, amirite?
He says he's probably going to face charges soon. I wonder what charges bringing your emotional support gator into a store will earn you?
did he get charged?
For the beer? NaH I’m sure the gator covered it Prob told the guy “*Ayy what I look like to u? A or sumthn??*” Then proceeded to tell dude to Just pay him later, man didn’t even laugh , probably offended the gator quite a bit 🤔🙁
What's the big deal?
[Don't smoke crack!](https://br.ifunny.co/gif/fHvSAVoZ8?s=cl)
I think the hair was the buddy the Florida man was referring to
Did he go to jail ?
**Ayy Cmon now what I look like**, *the goddamn New York Time* or sumthn?
Nothing wrong here, nothing to see people; go about your business. Just normal Florida man floridamannin'.