The AC Transit Bus fight is a quarrel between two men on a transit bus in Oakland, California, in the United States, which took place on February 15, 2010, at about 12:00 PST. The fight, between the 67-year-old Thomas A. Bruso (later known as "Epic Beard Man", "Vietnam Tom" and "Tom Slick") and a 50-year-old man named Michael Lovette, were recorded in the video and later uploaded to the website hosting a YouTube video, where it becomes viral video. In March 2013, the video has received more than six million views on various blogs and websites. It ranks among the five most watched videos on YouTube within the first week, but is not included in the official list. The incident raised concerns following a number of previous incidents involving violence on the public transport system in Oakland.
Video AC Transit Bus fight
Incident
The incident took place in downtown Oakland at Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) The NL bus line to San Francisco, and involved a black man, identified as Michael Lovette, and an older white-bearded man identified as Thomas Alexander Bruso, later referred to as the "Epic Beard Man". The events on the bus were recorded by Iyanna Washington.
In the video, Bruso was seen wearing a light blue T-shirt that read "I WEDDING MOTHER" in the back. Bruso sat across from Lovette near the back of the bus. Exactly how the argument began to be unclear, but the conversation quickly became hot, with Lovette angrily asked Bruso, "Why do brothers have to spit out your shoes?" Bruso had stated in later interviews that Lovette was trying to make his racial remarks. Bruso then tells Lovette how he refers to someone who "will polish his shoes" and that a brother "can be anyone, he can be Chinese!" After additional exchange fees, Bruso said, "You do not frighten this white boy," and walks away from Lovette to the front of the bus.
Most of their conversations were not heard, and some motorists prevented Lovette from approaching Bruso, while others like Washington pushed him to attack, saying "Tell me again, Pinky!" "When the verbal exchange begins to subside again, Lovette starts walking back to her seat, at which point Bruso shouts," I see tough people like you and I slap them! " "Lovette responded" What !? ", turned and walked back toward Bruso, and swung toward Bruso, and Bruso stood up and beat Lovette a few times, dropping Lovette to the floor.The view of the people disappeared briefly as Washington moved closer to the commotion; when looking at the resume, Bruso is shown with Lovette, who is now bleeding from a facial wound, in his hand Bruso releases Lovette, exclaims, "I told you not to joke with me!", and then get out of the bus, and still yell when the bus stops next.After the exchange Lovette returns to her seat at the back of the bus, then takes the bag left by Bruso and takes it to the back of the bus Washington offers Lovette the use of the tape if she wants to sue, but Lovette never acknowledges the offer, instead asks for an ambulance.
In the second video, Bruso, now on the road, continues to shout about the fight. He loudly called Vietnam and kicked a newspaper dispenser before leaving. Both men were treated at a local hospital for their injuries. Bruso underwent a psychiatric evaluation at John George Psychiatric Pavilion in San Leandro. No man was arrested.
Videographer response
On February 17, 2010, Washington posted its own perspective on the event on YouTube. In this video, Washington says he hopes to "clear things up" (see 0: 38). He goes on to say, "I want to apologize to anyone who is offended by any part of this video" (see 3: 14--3: 21).
Responding to the accusation that Lovette is his "friend", "Washington explains," I have never seen these two men before in my life, "and claimed that he had no intention of stealing Bruso's purse (though his colleague said," through that nonsense " was in Bruso's bag that he took from the front of the bus and was brought back to his seat.In the next interview, when asked if he got his "stuff back," said Bruso, the Sheriff's deputy finally returned his belongings, except for an ID and some money , "about three hours later." View @ (3: 55--4: 05) Washington also appeared in a local CBS news video interview that gave his version of events.
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Thomas Bruso
Bruso was born in Michigan. In addition to "AC Transit Fight", another video involving Thomas Bruso was uploaded to YouTube. He was stunned by Taser twice at the Oakland Coliseum by police on August 3, 2009 for sitting in an empty seat in a soccer match, questioning what mistakes he did, then for failing to immediately obey the police who demanded he move from the blank spots. He was accused of refusing to be arrested and taken to a mental hospital for evaluation. Bruso was in the army for three months during the Vietnam war, but was wounded during training camp training and discharged (on a medical basis) shortly thereafter.
Interview on Bruso
Bruso was the subject of several interviews, among which one was shot in San Francisco by KRON on February 19, 2010. Nathan Hartley Maas, a graphic designer from Portland, Oregon, produced a short documentary entitled I Am a Motherfucker , in which Bruso was interviewed about his personal background, daily activities, and thoughts about his contemporary celebrity status. The documentary was uploaded to YouTube.
Scattered from meme
Within a short time of the original video, there will be a parade of viruses, music and animations about the fight starting to appear on YouTube in a manner similar to the spreading parody after "Do not install me, bro!" University of Florida Taser Incident. The Huffington Post is called AC Transit Bus Fight "the fastest fighting public meme". Original songs, remixes, animations, "tributes", and other derivative and reflective videos, slide shows, and photo galleries dedicated to the event and the participants are also hosted on the newly opened Internet domain with names from aspects event.
Typical of the adaptation of the original video that focuses on the fight as a video game form is the Mortal Kombat parody called "Epic Beard Man - Mortal Kombat Style".
Bad Ass action film (starring Danny Trejo) inspired by Thomas Bruso was released on April 13, 2012.
References
External links
- Genuine Transit AC Buses Against Videos on YouTube (registration required)
- I'm a Motherfucker Video on YouTube
- Videos by Iyanna Washington, women who recorded original videos
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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