considered<\/a> more dangerous than bears.<\/p>\nThis isn\u2019t because they\u2019re particularly aggressive, to be fair, but their greater numbers and proclivity for living close to civilization mean humans are more likely to encounter a moose. As the two men in the parking lot learned.<\/p>\n
Attacks are relatively rare, however. Still, in Alaska, five to 10 people are hospitalized each year as a result of getting too close to North America\u2019s tallest animal.<\/p>\n
What Happens Next?<\/p>\n
It quickly becomes clear that no amount of helpful advice would make a difference. The two men are clearly captivated by the moose. Their desire to touch it is palpable.<\/p>\n
The video, which is credited to @bibwitharte and purportedly took place in Big Sky, Montana, shows them inching closer to the moose.<\/p>\n
The second admonishment about their relative lack of intelligence has no effect. So the two behind the camera seemingly give up.<\/p>\n
\u201cGo ahead, touch it,\u201d the second one says.<\/p>\n
The first agrees, albeit more colorfully, saying, \u201cGo ahead. Try. Go ahead. Try. See what happens. See what the f\u2014 happens.\u201d<\/p>\n
The other one jokingly urges them to see how far the moose\u2019s leg will stretch.<\/p>\n
Perhaps the first speaker has a change of heart, because he tries again to convince them to abandon course. \u201cGet the f\u2014 away from the moose,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
Apparently this is all the encouragement the two near the moose need. They both creep nearer to the creature, mockingly saying, \u201cOh oh oh oh. Little closer. Little closer.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGo on.\u00a0 You guys are f\u2014\u2014 idiots,\u201d the first man says.<\/p>\n
Finally the moment everyone watching is waiting for. One closes the gap between himself and the moose. Then he touches it on the hindquarters. Naturally, it turns to charge, and both scramble away. Well, one scrambles away, and the one who touched it attempts to. But instead he slips and falls in the snow.<\/p>\n
As he clambers to his feet, the moose charges. His feet keep trying and failing to gain purchase as he half crawls away. The moose makes contact, and then man and moose disappear behind a car.<\/p>\n
The men behind the camera are tickled. \u201cGet him. Yeah. Get him! Get him!\u201d one yells.<\/p>\n
Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes<\/p>\n
It isn\u2019t clear what happened to either of the morons<\/a> who took their chances with a moose. But people are pretty sure that the outcome was not in their favor. And they\u2019re here for it. In the three days since it was posted, the video has amassed nearly 12 million views and 1.7 million likes. Most people are delighted.<\/p>\n\u201cInstant karma is my favorite thing ever,\u201d Jaydnali replied.<\/p>\n
Many commenters took the opportunity to point out the stupidity of their actions. \u201cSame animal that chases down full grown bears btw,\u201d Contagiouslysteezy said.<\/p>\n
Others made assumptions about their origins.<\/p>\n
Autumn guessed, \u201c20 bucks says they\u2019re from Texas or some southern state.\u201d Horsewithnoname disagreed, writing, \u201cI\u2019d bet my years salary on them being from California.\u201d<\/p>\n
Many, many people loved the reaction of the two men who had the sense to stay away from the moose.<\/p>\n
\u201cMe: \u2018GET HIM GET HIIIIMMM,’\u201d Thomas Cowling joked.<\/p>\n
\u201cI started yelling with him lol,\u201d KimberF74 said.<\/p>\n
If the people have any regrets, it\u2019s that they don\u2019t get to see the rest of the story of two dudes and a moose.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe car blocked the best shot,\u201d lamented one. \u201cVid needs to be 30 seconds longer,\u201d another said wistfully.<\/p>\n
Neither @uegn.k nor @bibwitharte responded to BroBible\u2019s direct messages sent via TikTok.<\/p>\n
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