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According to a viral TikTok video that surfaced on Twitter/X, a woman reported an unsettling incident at a Planet Fitness in Concord, California, last May. While using the women’s bathroom, she noticed a man exiting the shower area. This individual appeared to present as a man without any indication he identified as a woman. Shortly after, he entered a bathroom stall and—allegedly—engaged in lewd behavior, which has been described as becoming the “master of his own domain,” a phrase popularized by *Seinfeld*.
The New York Post covered this disturbing video, which shows the shadow of an unidentified person seemingly performing a sexual act on themselves inside a women’s bathroom stall. The woman, named Grace Hutson, who shared the footage on TikTok, expressed her discomfort with the incident. She stated, “At the end of the day, whether you’re transgender or not, you should not be stroking your s-t in the women’s bathroom.”
Grace reported the incident to the gym’s front desk staff at the time, but employees were unsure how to handle the situation. Her boyfriend eventually confronted the individual involved. In retrospect, Grace shared her regret about not taking stronger action, saying, “I was just really uncomfortable and, honestly, I kind of just wanted to say my piece and get the f-k out of there. Looking back, I do have regrets, like I should have done more. I should have called the cops.”
Though the videos do not explicitly show the act, the lighting and the shadow visible under the stall make it apparent what was happening. It is hard to imagine an innocent explanation, barring this being a prank or a hoax.
Grace mentioned that the individual claimed to be transgender, but the key issue isn’t the person’s gender identity. The behavior itself is inappropriate and illegal, regardless of who commits it or where. Even in California, public masturbation is a crime under Penal Code § 647(a), which prohibits lewd conduct in public or places open to the public. Public bathrooms qualify as such places.
The transgender aspect is relevant here because women generally do not engage in this type of behavior in women’s restrooms. Allowing men into women’s restrooms increases the likelihood that women will be exposed to such conduct.
Grace also noted that the bathrooms were clearly labeled. She admitted her hesitation in calling the police stemmed partly from a fear of being labeled transphobic—a societal pressure that complicates addressing these situations.
The initial TikTok video largely features Grace recounting the incident, while the raw footage was reportedly recorded back in May 2023. In the video, Grace also shared that the local franchise owner called to apologize, calling her “brave” and expressing regret for what occurred. However, an apology is not sufficient. The individual involved should be banned from Planet Fitness, and the authorities should be notified.
A second video surfaced showing more raw footage from the incident. In this clip, the man is seen continuing the lewd behavior for an extended period, with Planet Fitness employees confronting him. Grace’s boyfriend is also heard calling out the man, delivering the memorable line, “The shadow says it all, bro!” The man claimed he was merely drying himself off and insisted he had the right to be in the women’s restroom. He also accused Grace of wrongdoing for recording him—the common defense when individuals are caught engaging in inappropriate conduct on video.
So far, the man involved has not publicly provided any credible defense. Nor have we heard from Planet Fitness. While it’s possible this could be a hoax, that seems unlikely given the video evidence. It is also unclear whether Planet Fitness has banned the individual or involved law enforcement, although they should have taken these steps to safeguard customers and staff. Failure to act could create a hostile environment and potentially violate state and federal civil rights laws.
The New York Post reached out to Planet Fitness for comment, but as of their report, there was no immediate response. A prompt statement such as “Planet Fitness takes allegations like this seriously and is investigating the incident” would have been appropriate.
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### Reactions and Additional Observations
– The incident raises questions about restroom policies and the enforcement of sex separation in public facilities.
– Grace wears a nose ring in the videos; her political views are unknown, but this experience may influence her perspectives.
– The statute of limitations for reporting this crime likely has not expired.
– Local law enforcement can pursue prosecution even without a formal victim complaint.
– The story has sparked significant online discussion, highlighting tensions around transgender rights and public safety.
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### Final Thoughts
This story underscores ongoing debates regarding bathroom access policies, personal safety, and how best to protect all individuals in public spaces. Misconduct like this demands a strong response from businesses and authorities to ensure safe environments for everyone.
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