Huge argument explodes at LaGuardia Airport - as nervous onlookers smirk and laugh at the fracas

Heart-pounding video footage shows the moment two men get into an explosive argument at LaGuardia airport as they are about to embark on an early morning flight.

A bearded sandal-wearing man was filmed yelling at another passenger to be a 'grown man' in front of a group of teenagers who were apparently traveling for the first time in a now viral TikTok.

It is unclear what the man did to warrant the scolding.

The enraged man used wild hand gestures as he repeated 'talk to me like you talk to them,' as he got in the man's face.

The enraged man used wild hand gestures as he repeated 'talk to me like you talk to them,' as he got in the man's face

He continued, 'talk to me like you talk to them and see what happens...talk to me like you would talk to this little girl,' he quipped.

The man, who was being scolded, stood stone cold silent and just shook his head in denial.

As bystanders stood by - some holding luggage waiting to board the plane - the man ripped into him again, 'I don' t give a f*** if you are tired. You are a grown man. 

'You're tired .. deal with it. They're teenagers let them breathe. It' s their first time traveling.'

One of the teens in the group turned her head to watch and had a smirk on her face.

A terminal at LGA 

It was unclear if the man that was protecting the teens were accompanying them on a trip, and what their destination was. 

The person who posted the TikTok captioned 'craziness after these 2 getting yelled at got onto the teens he was not having it #protective #dad #parentsoftiktok #crazy #foryoupage #airport' has garnered more than 456K views since it was posted two days ago.

Many commended and celebrated the man's efforts calling him a 'Papa Bear,' and sharing their respect for the sandal wearing hero.'

 'Not all heroes wear capes… some wear Birkenstocks,' one person wrote.

'Talk to me the way you talk to them!!!,' someone repeated. 'I can't wait to use this.'

'So much respect for this man! ' said one parent.  ' That could’ve been my kid traveling with a friend.  

A female viewed agreed: 'I love a man that will stand up against a bully! Well done sir!' 

Another said: 'The girl smirking is really priceless.'