WATCH: ‘You got f**kin’ nothin’: Ketchup-covered, blindfolded frat pledges seen in viral police bodycam video — but no one’s talking
A newly released police body-camera video from an alleged 2024 hazing incident at a fraternity house at the University of Iowa has gone viral online, drawing millions of views across social media platforms.
A short clip posted on X approached 52 million views by Friday evening, while a full-length version on YouTube surpassed 250,000 views heading into the weekend.
The footage shows dozens of shirtless pledges from the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity gathered in a dark basement, some blindfolded and covered in what appears to be ketchup, as police and firefighters respond to a triggered fire alarm, according to KCRG-TV.
Officers enter the basement announcing, “This is the police department. This stops here. Who’s in charge?” A voice replies that those in charge are upstairs. When asked if anyone wanted to explain what was happening, the group largely stayed silent. One official remarks in the video, “Looks like we have quite a bit of hazing.”
In one segment, a man in a white Iowa hoodie — seen drinking and vaping — challenges officers, saying, “You got fkin’ nothin’,” and later, “You guys can fkin’ leave, how ’bout that?” while denying any hazing was taking place.
Authorities reported finding 56 pledges in two darkened rooms. Another apparent fraternity member told police the group was “just messin’ with them.” According to the station, the pledges responded together that no one was being held against their will.
Prosecutors initially charged one person with interference with official acts, but the charge was later dropped. The university suspended Alpha Delta Phi until summer 2029 and noted that three fraternities are currently under suspension.
The incident also prompted commentary from the Circling Back podcast, where one host joked, “We finally found a pledge class that isn’t the worst ever.” The hosts suggested the pledges appeared less inclined to follow police instructions than their fraternity leaders, adding, “These guys need to be celebrated.”
Separately, the story gained traction alongside reports about a University of Oregon official who allegedly told an audience, “Go f*** yourself if you voted for Donald Trump,” despite working as a hazing-prevention speaker.
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