Air-drums, belly dances and hip-hop grans: these NFL fans are owning it right now
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Here's to the grandma that danced to Warren G, the man who perfectly air-drummed along in the stands, and that guy who did the worm down the stairs
The Cincinnati Bengals may have found themselves a new mascot while the rest of us found a new icon this week. The star in question was talent spotted at a tailgate party hosted by cornerback, Dre Kirkpatrick.
We’ll overlook the fact that reporter Brandon Saho has incorrectly identified this jam as Snoop Dogg when it is, in fact, a mash-up of both Dre’s Next Episode feat. Snoop and Nate Dogg’s 1994 break-out banger, Regulate.
Either way, this woman's our new leader and we bend the knee to her.
We also have lots of time for the DJ who keeps periodically shouting out awkward, mechanical refrains like "make some noise" and "nice job". We can only assume that he learned that kind of patter in MC school.
Anyway, here are just a few other fans from around the NFL who deserve your respect rn.
1. This Ravens fan who absolutely nailed an air-drum-along to Rush’s Tom Sawyer
Canadian prog-rock trio Rush are known for their musicianship and complex arrangements, so this air-drumming solo was no mean feat.
The band themselves have even tipped their hats.
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Since going viral, the man in question, 54-year-old Pete Zirpolo, has confirmed, external in an interview on the Baltimore Ravens’ website that he is a massive Rush fan, can air-drum that track in his sleep, and used to play in a few bands until a wrist injury confined him to air-drumming.
2. This man attempting to do the worm
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Watched this 50+ times now and still just absolutely mesmerised by the way he makes his belly shake at 0:06. Hypnotic.
3. This sex cymbal
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This Washington Redskins marching band member starring here in a production of Making The Most Of Your Part.
4. This Jets fan who is in his feelings
He's obviously happy to have quarterback Sam Darnold in the team and he isn’t afraid to show it. We think that's nice.
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5. This man who valiantly dealt with rejection
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Hey, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. No shame in this. P.S in case you wondered, that man getting left hanging is Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys. Happens to the best of us, Jerry.
6. These Browns fans who show practice makes perfect
Clearly a well-worked routine and it’s paid off here.
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Yeah, we're NFL fans now. It's more fun than stupid old 'soccer'. Don't @ us.
