In an unexpected turn of events, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the New York City area on Friday morning, leaving residents stunned and shaking – both literally and figuratively.
However, amidst the tremors, the sports community took to social media to lighten the mood with some humorous quips:
“Felt the quake while writing a story on what the Jets might do in the draft. It must be a sign,” one tweet cleverly remarked.
“Caught in the quake while discussing Pete Alonso’s alarming haircut. It must be a sign,” chimed in another.
“Earthquakes, eclipses, flooding, the Pirates 6-1…it’s time to repent, folks. More at 11,” teased a fan with a tongue-in-cheek tweet.
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“An earthquake in NY/NJ in 2024 must mean the #Jets are winning the Super Bowl. Only explanation. I don’t make the rules,” speculated another optimistically.
“Makes sense: #Jets put together an O-line and an earthquake hits,” quipped a fan, drawing a humorous connection.
“We really got an earthquake in New York before a Brian Costello Jets scoop,” joked another fan, poking fun at the timing.
“Reports coming out of the NYC area of an earthquake just moments ago, reportedly caused by Matthew Rempe falling down at the Rangers morning skate,” added another tweet, humorously attributing the quake to an unlikely source.
“No you see a New York City earthquake is different because of the water they use,” quipped yet another tweet, adding a touch of absurdity to the situation.
First Take host Molly Qerim even shared what her expression was like mid-earthquake:
Despite the lighthearted banter, the earthquake did indeed shake buildings and homes, prompting hopes that everyone in the affected area remains safe.
