At UC Davis, a recent event hosted by Turning Point USA turned into an accidental episode of “Survivor: College Edition,” thanks to the uninvited guests from Antifa. Picture this: a conservative gathering meant to share ideas and promote discussion, and suddenly, you’ve got a crowd of black-clad individuals marching in like they own the place. It’s like someone decided to throw a barbecue and then invited a bunch of vegans who don’t believe in cooking meat. Awkward much?

So, we’ve got Officer Tatum, who towers over the crowd and probably puts the Incredible Hulk to shame, trying to hold down the fort while Antifa is over there throwing a tantrum. One might think that with Tatum’s impressive stature, he could’ve simply flexed his muscles and asked them to leave—after all, physical exercise is supposed to be a good conflict resolution strategy, right? But alas, it seems the event organizers were operating under the belief that the police officers present would act as a sort of human shield. Spoiler alert: they didn’t.

The police, bless their hearts, stood by like they were watching a live-action version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” and were just waiting for someone to phone a friend. They could’ve jumped in at any moment, but instead, they watched as folks merrily strolled off with Turning Point’s property while Tatum and his crew exchanged confused looks. It raises the question: are the police actually hailing from California or did they just mistake the event for a low-stakes flash mob?

Now, this whole scenario would be quite hilarious if it weren’t also incredibly alarming. You’ve got hundreds of college kids trying to engage in a discussion about politics, very much like trying to teach a cat to fetch, and then you’ve got a group of “protesters” looking like an off-brand version of the Avengers showing up to disrupt it. All the while, our friendly neighborhood police officers maintain their impressively zen demeanor. If there were security protocols in place, one might have assumed they were designed by someone who thought “peaceful” meant “hands-off,” even when things start to get spicy.

So, what does this say about activism on college campuses? It seems like the left is really good at showing up unannounced with a bunch of black clothing and masks, while the right is left wondering if they forgot to take their safety pills. We’ve got protected free speech being met by what could only be described as a free-for-all, and somewhere in the chaos, a lesson needs to be learned about security. Because if your event has more uninvited guests than participants, perhaps it’s time to rethink the guest list—maybe hire some bouncers or invest in a sturdy tent that won’t be whisked away by the wind of protest so easily!

In conclusion, it’s like they say: if you’re going to host a party, make sure you’ve got the right guests and a solid security team. Otherwise, you might end up with an event that looks less like a thoughtful political discussion and more like an impromptu episode of “When Protesters Attack.” And perhaps next time, maybe remember to bring in some adequate security to prevent the tent-stealing antics of those dressed like ninja Lego figures. At the end of the day, folks just want to be heard—preferably without disorderly interruption!