Chicago Cubs fan slaps younger fan for not standing during National Anthem in viral video

A fan at a Chicago Cubs game slaps another fan in the head for not standing during the National Anthem. Credit: Newsflare

Who says patriotism is dead in this country?

America's 250th birthday has had plenty of moments where citizens have shown their country some love, but on Sunday afternoon, one patriot got a little too physical.

Before the Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins game, as the Jersey Girls were belting out a performance of "The Star Spangled Banner," fans rose to their feet, as is customary during the singing of our national anthem.

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Fans celebrate the Chicago Cubs win against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field. (David Banks-Imagn Images)

As nearly everyone in attendance stood up and removed whatever headgear they were wearing, one fan remained seated, which didn't sit well with the man sitting directly behind him who decided to take matters into his own hands.

"Stand up," you can hear the older fan say to the younger one before he leans in and says something inaudible.

Then, he hauls off and smacks the kid right across the back of the head.

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That must have worked, because the younger fan stood at attention for the rest of the performance.

And the older fan, to his credit, could be heard thanking the young man after he stands up (after telling him to "shut up," of course).

A general view of the rear of the scoreboard prior to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on March 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Patrick Gorski/Imagn Images)

Now, look, I don't condone violence, but this is