
The Chirp
This is The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander and more on the value of garbage time:
Jeffery touchdown scared the heck out of me!! Ended up winning by 1 point. #FantasyFootball final here I come. #wishmeluck
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) December 16, 2014
RT if that Alshon Jeffery TD just cost you a fantasy championship #brutal
— Wil Myers (@wilmyers) December 16, 2014
Well that last drive just knocked me out of my fantasy league playoffs….. — Terrance Knighton (@MrKnighton2u) December 16, 2014
Thank you Alshon! Better late than never. #junktimemiracle #ontothesuperbowl. — Shane Battier (@ShaneBattier) December 16, 2014
Texans defensive end JJ Watt on a kid we should all look out for:
This kid has some guts... I like it. pic.twitter.com/V1M7PTmMuf
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 16, 2014
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson is spreading the love:
I loved 356 people today in passing, a few hugs, 5 kisses & one lady shedding a tear because she hadn't heard those words in so long...
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 16, 2014
Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier will take “Speech” for $500:
Alex Trebek has never mis-pronounced a word in Jeopardy history ...the dude is just flawless
— Kevin Kiermaier (@KKiermaier39) December 16, 2014
Blazers center Robin Lopezon the brighter side of injury:
Two positives:
— Robin Lopez (@rolopez42) December 16, 2014
1. We got a deep squad
2. Lots of love from the chicks#IGotThisWrasslinABear #NeverSayDie #RIPCITY pic.twitter.com/D68bEXsdpV
PGA golfer Luke Donald on southern eatin’:
At the movies and an older lady just pumped butter onto her hotdog!! ? #LifeInFlorida
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) December 16, 2014
OlympianLolo Jones on forcing it:
Ppl trying so hard to wear their layers, hoodies and beanies but welp global warming, so we just gonna sweat ? #LA
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) December 15, 2014
Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie on Snow vs. Ice:
Serious question & don't jump to conclusions, educate yourself on this first! Better album? #MusicMonday pic.twitter.com/iDKH3xU8Ce
— Jeremy Guthrie (@TheRealJGuts) December 16, 2014
Former Eagles defensive lineman Hugh Douglas on cartoons:
Popeye the sailor man was that dude when I was growing up.. I'm just sayin
— Hugh Douglas (@Bighugh53) December 15, 2014
NASCAR driver Jimmy Johnson‘s seat at the ACC Awards is better than yours:
My seat doesn't suck#ACCAwards pic.twitter.com/80pIIjdSvx
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) December 16, 2014
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe on crossing guard justice:
One of the highlights of my day is watching the crossing guard at my daughter's school make angry soccer moms move their cars.
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) December 15, 2014
It's like, they see this long line of cars, and think "IMA JUST GONNA SQUEEZE ON UP AND BLOCK THE CROSSWALK" and she's all "nope."
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) December 15, 2014
Then they have to go back around and wait longer. It warms the cockles of my heart.
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) December 15, 2014
Orioles pitcher Steve Johnson is eavesdropping:
This guy at the table next to us is really trying hard to impress the group of girls he's sitting with. Saying drunk thoughts out loud
— Steve Johnson (@SJohnson831) December 16, 2014
"I just sometimes ask for a girls number just to be nice not cuz I want to hook up" #drunkguythoughts
— Steve Johnson (@SJohnson831) December 16, 2014
"If a guy says he's never cheated then he's an asshole" #drunkguythoughts
— Steve Johnson (@SJohnson831) December 16, 2014
Favorite one so far... "I really want to talk to you about this but I can't get rid of these hiccups" #drunkguythoughts
— Steve Johnson (@SJohnson831) December 16, 2014
"Everyone is dealt a hand.. You can play or fold. I'm trying to play" #drunkguythoughts
— Steve Johnson (@SJohnson831) December 16, 2014
Damnit I was hoping that would last longer. Guy ended with that poker gem
— Steve Johnson (@SJohnson831) December 16, 2014