July 16, 2018: Florida man faked his murder using a gun and a weather balloonįeb. Here are some of our recent "Florida man" headlines: If you can't get enough stories about "Florida Man" (or Woman), there are plenty more that could fit the Florida Man challenge. Florida Man is an Internet meme, popularized in 2013, in which the phrase 'Florida Man' is taken from various unrelated news articles concerning people who hail from or live in Florida.Internet users typically submit links to news stories and articles about unusual or strange crimes or events occurring in Florida, particularly those where 'Florida Man' is mentioned in a headline. 7, 2018: Florida man accused of breaking into alligator farm is attacked by crocodile, leaves Croc shoe behind Since the challenge took off, countless Twitter users have posted their special "Florida Man" birthday headlines. (RNN) - Officers in Cape Coral, FL, witnessed a completely nude man dance around a fire, stand in the flames and chant gibberish. For example, if you search for August 5 using the Find Your Birthday section on our website, you will see the event that happened on August 5. The challenge started with a simple game: Google "Florida Man" and your birthday to find out what headline turns up. Florida Man Birthday Challenge is an internet trend where you can learn about funny and interesting events that occurred on the dates that coincide with your own birthday. Why Florida?: Here's why Florida is the source of so many wild crime stories 7, 2018: Florida man, drunk and naked, allegedly set house on fire in failed cookie baking attempt As diners at a McDonald’s in Florida enjoyed their Big Macs, a. 29, 2019 : Florida man thought he was stealing opioids but instead got laxatives, police say Florida Man, 62, Strips, Performs 'Strange Dance' At McDonald's. The Florida Man meme dates to 2013, according to website Know Your Meme, focusing on news headlines featuring "bizarre domestic incidents involving a male subject residing in the state of Florida." The Florida Man Challenge is simple go on Google, type in your birthday, followed by Florida Man (e.g., July 21st Florida Man).Then, you have to go through the corresponding results, find the craziest Florida Man story that happened on your birthday and post it on social media for the world to see. Let's face it: There's a little bit of " Florida Man" in all of us.Īt least, that's the idea behind the Florida Man Challenge, a viral social media joke that plays upon the plight of Florida residents who find themselves in strange predicaments – and sometimes in handcuffs. Watch Video: Florida man takes over the internet