Laughable Florida Man Stunt During Tropical Storm Debby Goes Viral

Kaylee Everhart

Updated Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a video that has taken Reddit by storm, a Florida man has become an internet sensation for his daring and humorous stunt during Tropical Storm Debby. The short clip captures the moment perfectly with the exclamation, "There he goes!" as the man dives into the stormy waters. This act has not only entertained viewers but has also sparked a slew of amusing comments and reactions.

One user humorously pointed out, "He sank like a stone," while another gave the performance a perfect score, "10/10." The antics even prompted comparisons to famous characters, with one comment stating, "Aquaman has let himself go," and another exclaiming, "A wild Bert Kreischer appears." The latter comment references the popular comedian known for his own audacious and comedic behavior.

The man's stunt has also garnered local pride, with one user cheering, "Woot woot Citrus County!!" The video even resonated with those experiencing similar storm conditions elsewhere. One commenter from South Carolina shared, "This morning we were at the beach. It was raining almost as much as this and the waves were insane thanks to Debby."

The humor didn't stop there. Some users took the opportunity to poke fun at the situation, suggesting, "The weather was just too nice, felt like taking a swim," and critiquing the dive with, "That.. 'dive'… needs work," and "Oof the belly flop."

Interestingly, the video also sparked a discussion about media coverage of storms. One user commented, "fl weathermen love to fear monger tropical storms and hurricanes so the meme is to crash their live shot to show how not bad the storm actually is." Another added, "Seriously the real joke is the number of news agencies that flock to Florida and down south any time there is any type of storm. A Cat 1 ain't much."

Overall, the video has become a delightful distraction, bringing humor and a sense of community to those who have watched it. The man in the video has even inspired one user to say, "That's awesome! I'd drink a beer with that guy."

For those looking to watch a light-hearted and entertaining clip, this Florida man's escapade during Tropical Storm Debby is a must-see.

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Top Comments from Reddit

SkrimpSkramps

He sank like a stone

DadsRGR8

Aquaman has let himself go.

lazysheepdog716

10/10

BigHoov

A wild Bert Kreischer appears

gemfountain

That's awesome! I'd drink a beer with that guy.

Tooblekane

BORTLES!

Emir_of_Schmo

Woot woot Citrus County!!

Bag_of_Rocks

Our historical news records will be littered with confusing behavior due to people wanting to do silly things on live tv. Good luck trying to study us future beings

Surfbud69

fl weathermen love to fear monger tropical storms and hurricanes so the meme is to crash their live shot to show how not bad the storm actually is cause they will lie on camera about the damage and winds and s***

texinxin

That.. “dive”… needs work.

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