LEEDS, Alabama – A recent incident at The Bass Pro Shop Leeds has gone viral after a man stripped naked and jumped into the store’s massive aquarium. The video of the incident gained widespread attention on the internet, prompting a response from Jimmy Kimmel writer Blaire Erskine.
Erskine posted a parody video over the weekend, portraying the “Bass Pro Shop Guy’s Wife” and offering a humorous take on the situation. The video quickly gained traction, amassing over 6.2 million views. Some viewers even mistook Erskine for the man’s actual wife.
The video sparked a debate about the humor and appropriateness of such content. While many applauded Erskine’s comedic approach, others criticized it, suggesting that it was better the man jumped in the aquarium than resort to more harmful actions.
Addressing the responses to her video, Erskine emphasized the importance of mental health and expressed hope that the man receives the necessary treatment. She also defended the humor in the situation, highlighting that no one was harmed and that it’s okay to find it amusing. Additionally, she drew attention to the fact that the man resisted arrest and assaulted an officer, suggesting that the situation could have unfolded differently if the individual wasn’t white and it occurred in Alabama.
Leeds police confirmed that the man was in the aquarium for no more than five minutes. The incident took place on Thursday and was caught on video by bystanders, showing the man doing a cannonball into the aquarium and later standing under the waterfall.
In conclusion, a man’s unconventional act at The Bass Pro Shop Leeds has gained significant attention online, prompting a parody video from Jimmy Kimmel writer Blaire Erskine. The incident has sparked a debate about the appropriateness of humor in such situations and highlighted the importance of mental health. Leeds police confirmed that the man was in the aquarium for a brief period before being taken into custody.