When you go see a movie in the theater, where you sit is key and one Florida man in Pompano Beach has been arrested after a brawl over seats.
When I go to a movie, I like to sit in the middle of the theater in the middle of the row. If you buy tickets online, you're able to, in most cases, choose your seat. But if you walk up and buy a ticket from the box office, it's a different story. The last time I went and saw a movie, it was Sound of Freedom at the Regal Bell Tower. Of all the open seats in the theater, which there were easily 20-30 open, a woman walked up and sat right next to me. So close I could hear her chewing her popcorn, one morsel at a time. I wanted to ask her if she could kindly move, but all it takes is one Karen to start a fight. I wasn't taking my chances.
It was a different story with one Florida man.
WFLA reports that 27-year-old Jesse Montez Thorton II was at the AMC Pompano Beach theater on July 10 and attacked a 63-year-old man. Why? Well, the victim told police that he bought VIP tickets and when he walked in and saw others sitting in his seat, he politely asked them to move. No matter how nice he was, Thornton didn't like being disturbed. It was then that he stood up, got in the victim's face and began punching him repeatedly in the face. Other moviegoers did step in and help diffuse the situation. But the victim did suffer multiple injuries to his head and face and he needed to be taken to a hospital.
As all things are nowadays, the attack was caught on video and helped detective track down Thornton, who they found in Fort Lauderdale. He has been arrested and is facing charges of aggravated battery with great bodily harm.
Our Top Florida Man and Florida Woman Stories Of 2022
It was a big year for our hero the Florida Man. I think election years always bring out a little more of Florida Man's natural tendencies to do some crazy things. And let's not forget the Florida Woman stories as well. She can certainly handle the limelight too.
So how do we decide the best stories of the year? A pretty simple formula. Page views. If a lot of people clicked on a story, it made the list. There's a lot of weirdness here. Some Grand Theft Auto involving a street sweeper and an improper use of a pickle. Also some stories that show Florida Man letting his temper get the best of him. Including a beat down by Mike Tyson. And since I'm writing this, there's definitely some Waffle House fights here. And the Florida Woman - from getting naked and lighting the bushes on fire, to threatening Publix shoppers with a pitchfork and whip. Florida Woman is well represented. Sometimes Florida Woman stories are even better than the Florida Man stories.
So without any further discussion let's have a look at the top trending Florida Man (and woman) stories, in no particular order, on our site this year. And we try to keep it fun. No serious injuries or deaths.
Florida Man Caught With His Pecker In His Hand And A Pickle In His…
Improper use of a pickle.
Florida Men Wrangle Large Snake Near Miami Mall
Although the headline may be suggestive, it was an actual snake:
Florida Man shoots a man in ankle, then beats him with a golf club for walking a dog on the golf course
Seems rational.
The Guy Who Got Punched By Mike Tyson On A Plane Is A Florida Man From Punta Gorda
Of course.
Florida Woman Comes Home And Catches Her Mom in Bed With Her Boyfriend
Sure.
https://96krock.com/listicle/florida-woman-comes-home-and-catches-her-mom-in-bed-with-her-boyfriend/
Suspicious Florida Woman Angered By Husband’s Fresh Haircut Files For Divorce
I mean, getting a haircut is a clear sign you're cheating on your spouse. Right?
Florida Man Carjacks Street Sweeper – Apprehended After Three Hour Pursuit
That's some GTA stuff right there.
Naked Florida Woman Arrested After Setting Bushes On Fire For ‘Celebration’
I'm still mad that there's no bodycam video on this. "Why are you naked?"
Florida Woman Arrested Outside Of Publix With Pitchfork And Whip
She was trying to sell teddy bears.
Florida Man At Disney World Punches Girlfriend In Chest And Knocks Baby Out Of Stroller
The kid was not hurt.
But since we're talking Disney World - how about this fight?
Florida Woman OnlyFans Model Makes $8,000 a Month Performing as a Mermaid
Florida Man has unique tastes.
VIDEO: Florida Man (Or Woman?) Starts Massive Brawl on Miami Based Carnival Sunrise Cruise
Carnival Cruise Lines. The Waffle House of the seas.
Orlando Waffle House Night Shift Is Undefeated, Florida Woman Gets Upside Down Thrown Out Of The Restaurant
Bye bye.....
Florida Man Destroys Car In Disney World Parking Lot, Leaves A Hundred Dollars And A Note “Sorry”
I mean, they left a note.
https://www.reddit.com/r/disneyparks/comments/yh3wg1/got_out_of_hanson_at_eat_to_the_beat_and_found/
Florida Man Wearing A Camouflage Tarp And Carrying A Rifle, Looking To “Cause Havoc”, Arrested At Naples Jaguar Dealership
I know someone who works there. Scary stuff.
Florida Man Calmly Enjoys His Grits As Jacksonville Waffle House Fight Erupts Behind Him
This is my favorite Waffle House video of the year. This guy is just too cool.
Jacksonville Jaguars Mascot Is A ‘Florida Man’ Wearing Only An American Flag Speedo At Yesterday’s Game
This guy will make you a Jags fan.
There you have it
Were there more? Absolutely. These were just the best stories on our site. If you can't get enough, follow the r/FloridaMan Reddit thread. There's also a really good Florida Man twitter.
Florida Man stories are best enjoyed with a Pub Sub. The Ultimate is on sale, with Boar's Head it's $7.99. I prefer the Chicken Tender sub, but it's not on sale right now.
Happy New Year Everyone!
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