The rookie Groupchat

Tim's accidental fame

T:Okay, something weird happened, and I'm already regretting telling you guys this, but... I think I've gone viral.

L:What? How?

T:So, I was at the gym this morning, doing my usual workout, right? Just minding my business. Apparently, someone filmed me without me knowing.

A:Wait, someone filmed you? Doing what?

T:That's the thing. I wasn't doing anything special. I was just working out, and now there's a video of me going around on the internet. I've got people tagging me in it, calling me the "Tactical Gym Guy."

N:"Tactical Gym Guy"? That's hilarious. What were you doing? Push-ups with a SWAT vest on or something?

T:No! I was just lifting weights. And apparently, someone thought I looked intense or something, so now it's out there.

C:This is amazing. You're basically a meme now.

T:It's not amazing, Celina. I don't even know how this happened. I wasn't trying to get attention.

J:Oh man, I've got to see this. Have you seen how many views it has?

T:No, and I don't want to. I'm hoping it dies down soon.

A:Oh, Tim. This is the internet. It's not going to die down. It's going to spread. Fast.

L:Do you realize how rare it is for someone to accidentally go viral? You should own it. Tactical Gym Guy,people love it!

T:I don't want to be "Tactical Gym Guy." I just want to work out in peace.

N:Too late for that. You've entered meme territory now.

T:Great. Just great. This is the last thing I needed.

C:You know what you need to do, right? Start making workout videos. Ride the wave while it's still hot.

T:I'm not making workout videos, Celina.

L: Post on Clip tok!

J:Actually, that might not be a bad idea. You could become the next big fitness influencer. Bradford Fitness, Tactical Style.

A:Yeah, you could give people serious motivational speeches while they're doing push-ups.

L:"Get down and give me 20, or you're out of the game!" I can already picture it.

T:No. Absolutely not. This whole thing is ridiculous. I'm not turning into some internet personality.

N:Well, whether you like it or not, you're already halfway there. Just wait until the local news picks it up.

T:Local news?! Don't even joke about that.

A: Don't think about Local news, think about what Grey would show when he sees you viral

2 days later

J:Tim! You're on the front page of that fitness blog I follow. They're calling you "The Tactical Training King."

T: WHAT

L:I'm telling you, Tim, this is only going to get bigger. You should embrace it.

A:I mean, come on. How many people get famous for just doing their regular workout routine?

T: I don't want to be famous!

N:Too late for that, Bradford. You're the Tactical Training King now. Just roll with it.

C:Next thing you know, people will be showing up to the gym to get a selfie with you.

T: This is a nightmare

A Week Later

T:Alright, I think it's finally dying down. I haven't had any new tags in a couple of days. Maybe I can go back to the gym in peace.

A:Enjoy it while it lasts. You'll always be Tactical Gym Guy to us.

T:I'm never telling you guys anything again.