Viral Slap at Wrigley Field Prompts Anthem Etiquette Debate
A viral video from a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field shows an older fan slapping a younger fan for not standing during the National Anthem. Cubs security spoke with the striker and the matter was described as resolved, with no ejection or further action requested; police said no report was filed. Online discussion has centered on anthem standing norms, the ethics of the incident, and the appropriate response to confrontations at games.