In a world where the nightly news seems to be auditioning for the next big reality TV drama, it’s refreshing, albeit shocking, to see real heroism in action. And no, I’m not talking about the kind of heroism where someone manages to snag the last roll of toilet paper during a pandemic panic-buy. I’m talking about the kind of guts and glory move that Gabriel Pitzulo, a former high school wrestler, pulled off in Indianapolis, Indiana.
On March 22nd, Pitzulo walked into a Subway shop, probably thinking about whether to go with Italian B.M.T. or the classic Turkey Breast. Instead, he found himself in the middle of a scene that looked more like it belonged in a WWE ring than a sandwich shop. The villain of the day? One Daniel Saunders, who decided that throwing objects and spitting at a female employee was the way to go. Honestly, talk about losing your marbles over a sandwich.
But here’s where the plot thickens – our hero, Pitzulo, didn’t just stand by and film the debacle for his TikTok. No, sir. He tackled Saunders to the ground, pinning him faster than you could say “footlong on wheat.” The assailant was apprehended, charged with everything short of ruining everyone’s lunch, and order was restored, thanks to Pitzulo’s quick thinking and even quicker wrestling reflexes.
He didn’t just stop there. He went on “Fox and Friends First” and delivered a knockout message about standing up for the innocent and chucking the notion of “toxic masculinity” out the window. Young men everywhere, take note. This is the kind of macho we can all get behind – protecting those who can’t defend themselves.
NEW: Former high school wrestler Gabriel Pitzulo tackles crazed man who allegedly assaulted a Subway employee.
This kid would be going to jail if he did this in NYC.
After helping police make the arrest, Pitzulo said he wants men to start standing up for people again.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 6, 2024
Now, some folks are drawing parallels between Pitzulo’s heroics and the high-profile case of Kyle Rittenhouse. But let’s not get our wires crossed. While both incidents involve young men stepping into chaotic situations, the circumstances and outcomes are as different as apples and oranges – or, in this case, self-defense and defending another.
HERO ALERT: Customer tackles suspect who attacked employee at Indianapolis Subway restaurant
“How I was raised, man, you don’t do that stuff…All glory to God.” pic.twitter.com/DxNJKiVH76
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) April 2, 2024
What Pitzulo did wasn’t just about being in the right place at the right time. It was about making a split-second decision to do the right thing, consequences be damned. And in a world where the lines between right and wrong seem blurrier than ever, that’s pretty darn important.
So, hats off to Gabriel Pitzulo, the Subway savior. His story isn’t just a testament to his courage but a reminder to us all that sometimes being a hero is just about standing up for what’s right. And maybe, just maybe, it’s about reminding us that amidst the chaos, there’s still hope for humanity yet.