Man Arrested for Creating Labyrinth in IKEA with Fake Arrow Decals

Riley Sundew

Updated Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A recent incident in an IKEA store has caught the attention of many, leading to a whirlwind of reactions online. A man was arrested after placing fake arrow decals on the floor, turning the store into a bewildering labyrinth with no exit. The satirical news article, sourced from THEREISNEWS.com, showcases a picture of a grey floor adorned with white arrow decals pointing in various directions, flanked by wooden pallets that suggest a warehouse-like setting.

The headline reads: "Man arrested for putting fake arrow decals on the floor in IKEA and for creating a labyrinth with no exit," underlined by a red rectangular box labeled "INCIDENTS."

Reactions to this peculiar event have been mixed. A user, /u/Fault_Bubbly, had their post removed for violating Rule 3, with the note: "No reposts." Another user commented, "fake," while a different comment humorously noted, "SCP-3008 has entered the chat." Alfred Pennyworth was quoted, "Some people just want to see the sheep turn."

The incident has sparked a variety of responses, with one user asking, "Isn't this an SCP?" and another suggesting, "I think if a crime is funny enough and no one was actually harmed in a serious way, it should be legal." Some comments were more skeptical, questioning the authenticity and practicality of the prank. "Honestly, how did he get caught? He couldn't find a yellow shirt and a lanyard?" one user pondered.

Another comment likened the prank to the antics of a fictional character, "Sounds like the Goblin King is up to his old tricks again." Despite the doubts, one user appreciated the creativity behind the prank, saying, "So a random guy walked into the IKEA, started spraying those arrows on the floor, and absolutely no one questioned him despite it probably taking some time since the arrows are very clean? Love it, they should drop all charges and let him go."

However, some users pointed out potential flaws in the execution, "Wouldn't work at my local IKEA. The arrows are lights projected on to the floor from the ceiling." Others humorously criticized the maturity level of the prankster, "How old are you? 5?" and remarked, "Chaotic character alignment."

The incident has certainly provided a lot of fodder for discussion, blending humor with a touch of chaos. Whether this incident is real or just another piece of satirical news, it has certainly captured the imagination of many and added a new layer to the labyrinthine experiences of IKEA shoppers.

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Top Comments from Reddit

Dog-Semen-Enjoyer

fake

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prairie-logic

I think if a crime is funny enough and no one was actually harmed in a serious way, it should be legal

Bacon626

*SCP-3008 has entered the chat*

BlueTeamMember

"Some people just want to see the sheep turn." Alfred Pennyworth

Agent_69_420

Love how quick it is to determine this never actually happened yet some d****** posts it on Reddit, emojis and all, every hour of every day. On top of that, it isn't even that interesting even if it was a true story.

RiffyWammel

Think this sounds like a load of meatballs

LivingThatDevLife

Sounds like the Goblin King is up to his old tricks again…

Hiji_Brynjar

Isn't this an SCP?

MutedBrilliant1593

Honestly, how did he get caught? He couldn't find a yellow shirt and a lanyard?

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