What started as an ordinary afternoon in downtown San Diego quickly spiraled into chaos. Pedestrians were strolling, chatting, and scrolling their phones when two men suddenly stepped into each other’s space. Their voices grew louder, drawing the attention of everyone nearby. Seconds later, one of them swung first, and that’s when the fight erupted. The two grappled on the sidewalk, fists flying, as the crowd froze. Some bystanders backed away, others pulled out their phones, but for a brief moment, it felt like the entire street stopped to watch the brawl explode.
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Shock, Humor, and Debate Online
Once posted to Reddit and reshared across TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, the footage quickly went viral. Viewers latched onto one standout line reportedly shouted during the fight: “Not what you think!” The phrase became a catchall reaction online, repeated in memes, comment threads, and video remixes…