and was being shown on tv stations all over the world. so it was a slap that was heard around the world. >> this sort of thing used to happen in american legislative chambers a lot, even in the u.s. senate. a century ago. i guess we've outgrown it. >> or have we? if you thought american politicians were above childish play, hold on to your hats and take a look at this next clip. >> oh! >> good old-fashioned american brawl, wouldn't you know it would be alabama. >> southern hospitality flies right out the window during a legislative session in montgomery, alabama, in 2007. the day ends with a bang. or more literally a punch. >> oh! >> uh-oh. there it is. that was quite a punch. that was a roundhouse punch it looked like. >> oh, my gosh. oh, my gosh. >> journalist rhonda colvin covers the state senate for alabama public television and