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Social media posts about Florida alligators are common and often focus on a shocking glimpse at one of the creatures or a tragic report of an attack.
But a recent image of a gator in Englewood, Florida sparked some hilarious reactions on X where the “pedestrian” theme became the focus of user responses.
Shared by WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt, the picture of an alligator hanging out – or possibly trying to climb a wall – made quite a visual impact. DeWitt noted that a viewer had sent in the photo from the southwest Florida town.
“Watch for pedestrians on left & right,” read a sign behind the giant creature, prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis aide Christina Pushaw to write, “He’s watching for pedestrians!”
He’s watching for pedestrians! https://t.co/RphavQyvMl
— Christina Pushaw (@ChristinaPushaw) April 17, 2024
Other X users also felt the alligator was just following the sign’s directions.
He’s watching for pedestrians like the sign says to do #goodgator
— NotHomeYet96 (@Nothomeyet96) April 17, 2024
I think he misunderstood that sign to say tasty pedestrians on left & right.
— Michael Gunn (@MichaelGunn68) April 17, 2024
Give him a vest and make him a crossing guard.
— Kristi Stahr (@KristiMStahr) April 17, 2024
Some suggested he was waiting for a delivery or was just doing his job.
He’s working the security entrance cuz it’s a gator community. https://t.co/1KhxWUIgQj
— devilette¹⁷ (@deviIette) April 17, 2024
“Hi, I’m here to apply for the security position your community posted on Indeed…” https://t.co/DrS6bRwVpU
— Cryptid Politics (pro-DeSantis) (@CryptidPolitics) April 17, 2024
His delivery driver is on the way with a fresh @Publix chicken tender sub and a side of corn nuggets – that’s what that big smile is all about pic.twitter.com/1mcseDn1Pb
— Amygator *not an actual alligator (@AmyA1A) April 17, 2024
Yes, I remember when the Alligator Neighborhood Watch program began in Florida.
As humans began to mysteriously disappear on patrol other volunteers began to take their places.— Truth! Served Fresh Daily ! ✝️ ✡️ (@SanMiguelNews) April 17, 2024
Many X users felt this would be reason enough not to move to Florida.
I was Team DeSantis, but here’s why Florida and I would struggle to get along: https://t.co/ScJza2CSa0
— Sarah Smith (@Hale_Storm) April 17, 2024
People: “I am afraid of the politics in Florida!!”
Me: “…that’s not what’s scary…” https://t.co/gToV4WVzm4— Kimberly Ross (@SouthernKeeks) April 17, 2024
You have dinosaurs down there!
— TKM (@TendingGoal4RDS) April 17, 2024
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