What was supposed to be an exciting grand opening weekend for a brand-new Bass Pro Shop in Odessa, Texas, turned into a scene straight out of an outrageous reality TV episode after a heated argument in a restroom line spiraled into a full-blown clash of fists, flailing limbs, and complete chaos. And yes, it was all caught on camera for the internet to feast on.
The brawl reportedly ignited on Saturday afternoon around 3 p.m. as crowds packed the Texas store for the highly anticipated opening. According to Fox 4 News, the trouble started in the restroom line, of all places. Two men waiting for the restroom began bickering over how long someone was taking inside, and that tiny spark was all it took to light the fuse.
Footage posted to X shows several grown men hurling punches in front of stunned Bass Pro Shop shoppers. What begins as a small confrontation quickly snowballs as more people jump in, with one man in a Texas Longhorns jersey charging into the fight like he was subbing in for a rivalry game. He shoves another man, starts swinging, and then tackles him onto the floor before bystanders finally manage to pull the chaos apart.
Texas Bathroom Brawl Breaks Out At Bass Pro Shop
But perhaps the most memorable moment wasn’t even the punching; it was one frustrated Texas shopper who decided she’d had enough of the testosterone-fueled nonsense. “Grown men acting like idiots!” she can be heard yelling in the clip.
According to a police report obtained by TMZ, the fight kicked off when a man waiting in the restroom line with his wife and child grew irritated over how long the person inside was taking. When the slow-moving bathroom occupant finally emerged, the two men exchanged words, allowing tempers to officially hit boiling point. They reportedly took the argument outside, circled back inside, and that’s when things erupted into the now-viral brawl Texas can’t stop talking about.
Shoppers hoping to grab some fishing gear or outdoor apparel instead found themselves watching several fully grown men battling like they were auditioning for a backyard wrestling league. It wasn’t exactly the family-friendly grand opening Bass Pro Shop probably imagined for their Texas debut.
Are We Even Shocked Anymore?
“A restroom line spiraling into a full fight at Bass Pro is the kind of chaos you don’t see coming but should’ve had popcorn ready for,” one person tweeted. “Imagine explaining to the cops you fought over a toilet break,” another said. “Everyone is on edge these days,” a third comment read. “THIS IS A BASS PRO SHOP NOT A WAFFLE HOUSE,” a fourth social media user joked.
Texas continues to deliver the internet some of its wildest viral content, and this Odessa brawl is already climbing the ranks. However, the next time Bass Pro Shop hosts a grand opening in Texas, they might want to station security near the restrooms. Just in case.
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