(Image source: Twitter screenshot)
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
WHAT? Video shows Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked by man in South Africa shouting... something
May 18, 2019
Crazy video captures the flying kick out of nowhere. And is the guy … is the guy saying 'appletini'??
Immigrant, former California governor, movie star and bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger was in South Africa on Saturday for the Arnold Sports Festival in Johannesburg.
The Terminator was broadcasting over Snapchat, interacting with fans, and generally having a good time. As you can see in the startling video, a man runs up out of nowhere and full-on body kicks Arnold. The man goes flying away from the rebound, and security grabs him.
As he is being carried away, he can be heard shouting in English "help me", but the second half of the sentence, presumably also in English, isn't easy to make out, which has caused considerable speculation and debate on Twitter.
Watch:
Don't worry about Schwarzenegger though. Not only was he not hurt, he barely noticed what happened.
In a tweet after the video started getting play, Schwarzenegger said he was glad the "idiot" didn't interrupt his Snapchat. "I thought I was just jostled by the crowd, which happens a lot," said The Last Action Hero. I only realized I was kicked when I saw the video like all of you."
That's … well it's the perfect thing for him to say.
He also urged his followers to share the videos of the Arnold Sports athletes instead of (or in addition to, of course) the idiot who "wants to be famous."
Do me a favor: instead of sharing the video of the guy who wants to be famous, watch some of our @ArnoldSports athletes like this young hero proving that fitness is for everyone who deserve to be famous. They're on my Snapchat. pic.twitter.com/EuMynJ7t1n
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 18, 2019
You have to hand it to him, he handled the whole thing like a pro. A pro who at age 71 barely notices a guy doing a full body drop kick in his back.
Here is another angle and, below it, the longer version of the video:
And if you have to share the video (I get it), pick a blurry one without whatever he was yelling so he doesn't get the spotlight.
By the way... block or charge? pic.twitter.com/TEmFRCZPEA
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 18, 2019
Crazy.
Want to leave a tip?
We answer to you. Help keep our content free of advertisers and big tech censorship by leaving a tip today.
Want to join the conversation?
Already a subscriber?
Contributor
Caleb Howe
Contributor
Caleb Howe is a conservative writer and editor. Follow him on Twitter @CalebHowe and Facebook.
more stories
Sign up for the Blaze newsletter
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
Get the stories that matter most delivered directly to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.