Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham has become a viral sensation after pointing at Phoenix Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner during a game. This gesture has spread rapidly online, even reaching the White House’s social media.
During a WWE event, wrestlers Chelsea Green, Tiffany Stratton, and Charlotte Flair mimicked Cunningham’s pointing style in a tag team match. Green highlighted this crossover between WWE and WNBA on social media, noting the widespread nature of the meme.
Cargill’s team emerged victorious against Flair, Stratton, and Green at the event. Cunningham addressed the White House’s involvement during a media briefing. She remarked on the global reach of the meme, noting it didn’t surprise her given that many organizations have joined in.
In her podcast, Cunningham described the technical foul she received for her pointing gesture as “the weakest thing I’ve ever seen.” She clarified that she didn’t vocalize any remarks, focusing solely on pointing.
In the original game against the Phoenix Mercury, the Indiana Fever secured a win with a score of 86-77. Cunningham’s reaction became a notable part of the match’s narrative.
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