This is why everyone is Googling 'Florida man' and their birthday
Let's face it: There's a little bit of "Florida Man" in all of us.
At 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.
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."
Jan. 29, 2019: Florida man thought he was stealing opioids but instead got laxatives, police say
Sept. 7, 2018: Florida man, drunk and naked, allegedly set house on fire in failed cookie baking attempt
Why Florida?: Here's why Florida is the source of so many wild crime stories
The challenge started with a simple game: Google "Florida Man" and your birthday to find out what headline turns up.
https://gandalfsoda.tumblr.com/post/183571229678/new-fun-personality-game-search-up-florida-man
Since the challenge took off, countless Twitter users have posted their special "Florida Man" birthday headlines.
I can’t choose between these two #FloridaManChallenge birthday headlines.
4/30/18: “St. Pete police: Witnesses said man showed off body in his shed”
4/30/15: Florida Man High on Meth Jumps on Strangers’ Cars, Surfs Them— Trenni Kusnierek (@trenni) March 21, 2019
“Half naked man walks goat in the rain” #floridamanchallenge
— K (@smashking) March 21, 2019
#floridamanchallenge is the best thing on the internet !!! Google Florida man and your birthday and post in in the comments! I don’t get tired of reading these pic.twitter.com/wA5VsxUrUq
— Dustin collins (@Dustincollins88) March 21, 2019
Okay, my FL friends are posting about the #FloridaManChallenge, and it's hilarious. (Google "Florida Man" + your birthday & see what news story comes up.)
W/o further ado... Florida Man Accuses Dog of Shooting Girlfriend in the Leg. 😳😂
Never stop being you, Florida. pic.twitter.com/x5OlMujzzm— Emily Burris (@emilyburrisTV) March 21, 2019
Nov. 7, 2018: Florida man accused of breaking into alligator farm is attacked by crocodile, leaves Croc shoe behind
If you can't get enough stories about "Florida Man" (or Woman), there are plenty more that could fit the Florida Man challenge. Here are some of our recent "Florida man" headlines:
July 16, 2018: Florida man faked his murder using a gun and a weather balloon
Feb. 3, 2018: Florida man to run marathon in 3-piece suit in pursuit of world record
July 11, 2017: Florida man escapes alligator by punching it in the face while searching for golf balls
Contributing: Will Greenlee, Treasure Coast Newspapers
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: This is why everyone is Googling 'Florida man' and their birthday