‘Typical night for a Samoan’: Man in black outfit mistaken for club bouncer

A man wearing black clothing has gone viral after a crowd at a Brisbane venue mistook him for a security guard, with the spontaneous bouncer happily playing along. SEE THE VIDEO

Mr Seiuli was sitting by the door at Black Bear Lodge when multiple people approached him with their identification. Picture: TikTok

A man wearing black clothing has gone viral after a crowd at a Brisbane venue mistook him for a security guard, with the partygoer happily playing along.

Shane Seiuli found himself successfully playing the role of security guard when attending a concert at Black Bear Lodge on Sunday night.

“When you’re an islander and wearing black, everyone just assumes you’re a security guard,” he said in the video description.

Describing the situation as a “typical night for a Samoan wearing black,” the spontaneous bouncer-in-training was in good spirits while being approached by club-goers.

Despite not displaying any identification himself, a line of people nervously searched for their drivers licence to show Mr Seiuli entering the venue.

Multiple commenters said they are often mistaken for security guards at clubs. Picture: TikTok

Commenters suggested Mr Seiuli should have asked for a door fee, with the prankster responding that he “would be rolling” in money if he asked club-goers for more than just their identification.

Impressed with his ability to keep up the act, commenters praised Mr Seiuli on his acting skills.

“Well I never fold. Anyone hiring at the moment?,” he cheekily responded.

But it’s not just Mr Seiuli getting mistaken for a security guard, with many commenting that it happens to them often.

@mr.seiuli.14 Just a typical night for a samoan wearing black haha #practicing #to #become #a #bouncer #haha ♬ original sound - 🤍Mr Suavai O Le Alofas 😏

“That’s why I don’t stand near doors anymore. I’m just waiting for mates then next minute people be handing me their IDs and I just go along with it,” one commenter said.

Another commenter said wearing a black jacket was all it took to be mistaken for a security guard.

Mr Seiuli ran upstairs to the concert after quitting his temporary gig. Picture: TikTok

“I remember I was wearing a black jacket and I was just standing at the door waiting for my cousin and people thought I was security just because I got big guns,” they said.

“I’ve done this. I’ve even taken their alcohol from their bags saying sorry mate you can’t take it in,” a third commenter said.

Originally published as ‘Typical night for a Samoan’: Man in black outfit mistaken for club bouncer