In 2017, as Hurricane Irma barreled toward Florida, people across the state were busy preparing for the storm—except for one particularly bold Florida Man. When he heard about the impending hurricane, he decided the storm had met its match. This brave, albeit misguided, soul went viral after he posted a video of himself standing outside, shirtless, waving an American flag, and screaming at the sky as he attempted to "fight" the hurricane.

In the video, you can see him daring the hurricane to come closer, swinging his fists at the sky as rain pelts down around him. The video instantly became a sensation, with people across social media applauding him for his "patriotic stand" against nature.

Later on, police reported several similar incidents of people attempting to go outside during the hurricane or even "fight" the winds as if they were taming some wild beast. While authorities had to issue a reminder to stay indoors, the video became a legendary symbol of the Florida spirit—equal parts defiance and questionable judgment.

The storm eventually passed, but this man’s hurricane “battle” lives on in Florida folklore, a reminder that while Floridians may respect hurricanes, they’re definitely not afraid to throw a few punches at Mother Nature.