Frequent gym goers know that people wear just about anything at the gym. Whether you’re the girl on the elliptical texting while walking in leggings, or the dude who’s ripping pull-ups in a pair of jeans, everyone is equal — there really is no set attire.


Some guys even opt to work out shirtless. Fair enough. That said, other dudes at the gym can have a problem with this for reasons that go beyond my understanding. Take this man, who opted to call out a dude working out for not wearing a shirt:



“Getting a shirtless workout in?” the man asks. I don’t know for certain, but I’m assuming this is the beginning to many a gay porn film. Things do not go in this direction, however, as soon after that comment, the man begins chirping at our protagonist, calling him a “weirdo” and, eventually, a “retard.”


“What’s your problem?” the protagonist asks, confused. Over time, this leads to an argument in which the man challenges our main character to fight. Our guy refuses, and the conflict eventually is diffused.


Now, let’s just get this out of the way: Is it obnoxious to record yourself at the gym? Yes. But does it justify a confrontation from a man who’s considering steroids after two weeks of Starting Strength? Absolutely not.


Plus, there are actual reasons that one may want to record their workout, as annoying as the act may be. For example, one might want to track their progress or check their form. In contrast, the reasons for calling someone out at the gym range from “your girlfriend dumped you six months ago and you’re still not over it,” to good, ol’ fashioned “being a prick.”


If you’ve really got a problem with someone working out at the gym shirtless, just tell the gym staff. Or, if you’re from Philly as these guys clearly are, find a more socially acceptable place to take out your anger.