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
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The challenge started with a simple game: Google "Florida Man" and your birthday to find out what headline turns up.