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Older man slaps fan at Cubs game for not standing for national anthem in viral video: ‘Get up’

A viral video shows an older man slapping a younger spectator at a Chicago Cubs game for remaining seated during the national anthem.

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📍 Where it landed

The viral video showing an older man slapping a fan at a Cubs game for not standing during the national anthem sparked widespread coverage. The Chicago Police were aware of the incident, which was captured in multiple videos and reported by various news outlets. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

The reporting (12)

The brief

An older man slapped a fellow fan at a Chicago Cubs game after the younger spectator remained seated during the national anthem. The incident was captured in a viral video, during which the older man is heard saying, "Get up." Coverage from Newsweek, Fox News, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes that the altercation occurred at a ballpark, with the older man striking the other fan on the head.

AL.com and Wide Open Country also report on the physical confrontation triggered by the seated spectator. Future developments depend on the viral nature of the video and any potential responses from the involved parties or the organization.

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Quick answers

Where did the incident take place?

The incident occurred at a Chicago Cubs game.

What triggered the physical altercation?

The older man became irate because a younger fan remained seated during the national anthem.

What was said during the encounter?

According to Yahoo Sports, the older man told the other fan to "Get up."

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People, places & organizations

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