Man Throws Folding Chair at Opponent During Street Argument — Viral Video Captures Shocking Moment
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — A tense street argument between two elderly men took an unexpected turn when one of them threw a folding chair directly at his opponent, striking him in front of stunned bystanders — a moment that’s now gone viral on social media.
The clip, originally posted by Broadway Action News, shows the two men shouting at each other on a busy city sidewalk. As the argument escalates, one man suddenly grabs a metal folding chair, winds up, and launches it with surprising speed and precision, hitting the other square in the chest.
The video immediately cuts to the crowd’s shocked reaction, with several onlookers bursting into laughter and disbelief.
Witnesses Describe “Pitch-Perfect” Throw
Witnesses described the throw as both startling and oddly impressive. One man filming the scene joked that the chair “flew like a fastball,” comparing the elderly thrower to a Major League Baseball pitcher.
“That was the cleanest throw I’ve ever seen,” said one spectator. “It went straight — no wobble, no hesitation. He meant it!”
The footage quickly spread across TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), gaining millions of views within hours. Many commenters found humor in the unlikely mix of anger and athletic accuracy.
Social Media Erupts With Reactions
Online users have turned the moment into memes and parodies, calling the man “Grandpa Fastball,” “The Chair Sniper,” and even “The MLB Grandpa.”
One popular comment read, “Bro didn’t throw a chair, he threw a statement.”
Another joked, “That wasn’t a fight — that was a fielding drill gone wrong.”
Some users compared the moment to WWE wrestling, while others claimed it was “the best sports highlight of the year.”
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Police Have Not Reported Any Charges
Authorities have not released any official statement about the altercation, and no injuries or arrests were reported. Witnesses said both men eventually walked away after the confrontation, leaving behind only the overturned chair — and a viral internet sensation.
Comedy Meets Chaos in the Viral Moment
Though the video captured a moment of real tension, most viewers have reacted with laughter, calling it one of the year’s most unexpectedly funny clips.
As one commenter summed it up:
“He didn’t start a fight — he started a viral legacy.”
The identity of the two men remains unknown, but the video has already become one of 2025’s most talked-about street clips — proof that even an ordinary argument can turn into internet legend with one well-aimed throw.
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