A Scottish football supporter has gone viral on social media after attempting to crowd surf at a Miami Marlins baseball game, with viewers branding his antics as 'diabolical'. The fan, part of the Tartan Army following Scotland's World Cup campaign, was seen at loanDepot Park on June 22, shirtless and wearing only a kilt and sunglasses.
Viral Moment at the Ballpark
The clip, uploaded by TikTok user @natortizz, shows the Scot performing a Donald Trump-inspired dance near a bar before attempting to crowd surf. He was quickly lowered to the ground by the crowd. The video has amassed over 16,900 views and thousands of likes since its posting.
Viewers reacted with a mix of shock and amusement. One commented: 'Omg they are making fun of the Trump dance.' Another added: 'Imitation is the highest form of flattery.' A third wrote: 'Face DOWN crowd surfing is absolutely DIABOLICAL!!!!!!!'
Tartan Army Takes Over Miami
After leaving Boston following Scotland's match against Morocco on June 19, the Tartan Army has been making its presence felt in Miami. They have taken over bars, marched with bagpipes, and attempted to place traffic cones on statues. The baseball game appearance is part of a series of fan-led events that have transformed the atmosphere at local venues.
One Instagram user noted that the Tartan Army's presence made it the 'biggest Marlins game in the last 20 years in the stadium'. Another local agreed, saying: 'Marlin’s never had this type of applause or positive energy. Tartan Army is giving them great vibes hope they soak it in! TARTAN ARMY FOREVER!!!! No Scotland! No Party!'
Continued Celebrations Ahead
The Tartan Party is expected to continue throughout the week as Scotland prepares for its World Cup match against Brazil on June 24. Fans have already expressed interest in joining the festivities, with one commenter saying: 'FINE I’ll drive down to Miami tonight.' Another American invited the Scots to Texas, stating: 'Hey, I have my cones ready for y'all to come to Texas. We want to party with y'all.'
