Florida has given the internet its fair share of outrageous moments, but this one might just fizz to the top. An argument at a Sunshine State gas station spiraled completely out of control when one man decided that the best way to handle his frustration was by hurling a 2-liter of soda straight at an employee’s head.
The video of the bizarre brawl, originally shared on Reddit, shows a Florida gas station clerk and three men locked in a heated shouting match. While the exact cause of the argument is still a mystery, one thing is clear: the tension was bubbling over long before the soda left the man’s hand. The clip begins with the employee scolding the group, though his face is blurred in the footage. Across from him, one of the men, rocking a white T-shirt and cargo shorts, clutches a 2-liter of Orange Crush like it’s his weapon of choice.
At first, it almost looks like things are going to calm down. His friend, clearly not committed to the whole peacemaker role, makes a weak attempt to hold him back as the men begin to walk away. But in true Florida fashion, just when you think it’s over, the chaos takes a shocking twist. Cargo Shorts Guy whips back around and launches the soda bottle directly at the clerk.
Florida Man Hurls 2-Liter Of Soda At Gas Station Attendant’s Face
The 2-liter smacks the employee in the head, sending him crashing to the ground in an instant. The video shows him rolling on the floor, visibly in pain, while the trio takes off from the gas station.
A 2-liter soda isn’t just a grocery-store staple; it’s a four-and-a-half-pound projectile when tossed with force. As some commenters on Reddit pointed out, getting blindsided with that kind of weight, especially in the head, can cause real and lasting injury. This isn’t some silly prank or an everyday food fight. It’s assault with potential for serious consequences.
Still, the internet being the internet, most reactions weren’t of shock or sympathy but pure comedy gold. Comment sections filled up with soda puns, with people joking about Orange Crush taking on a whole new meaning or quipping that the man must’ve been feeling extra “fizzy” that day. While the jokes kept rolling, there’s no denying the dark side of what actually went down.
Cue The Jokes
As of now, no official update has surfaced about the condition of the Florida gas station clerk. The video leaves viewers unsettled, watching the victim writhe in pain after the hit. Whether or not authorities are involved is unclear, but it’s hard to imagine the soda-slinger escaping legal consequences entirely.
“Kel woulda never done this, as he loves Orange soda,” one Redditor joked. “This man’s been Orange Crushed. He’ll make a full recovery. Should count his blessings he wasn’t Baja Blasted,” another said. “He got ‘popped,'” a third person chimed in. “Stupid way to end up in jail,” a fourth person wrote.
At the end of the day, the clip will likely live on the internet forever, cementing itself in the long list of infamous Florida Man moments. But for the clerk, the outcome wasn’t just viral fame, it was a dangerous reminder that even the most ordinary shifts can take a brutal turn. Let’s hope he recovers quickly, and that cargo shorts guy learns the hard way that in Florida, tossing soda isn’t just messy, it’s a crime.
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