WNBA: Sophie Cunningham targeted as sex toy flies during chaotic basketball game
Basketball fans have been left shocked after a sex toy was thrown onto a court mid-game.
This is the third time in a week that a sex toy has been hurled at WNBA players.
During the Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks game on Tuesday, a commentator told players to “look out” as something was thrown onto the court.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“Something just came onto the floor. An object just flew in as the free throw is being made. It looked like that hit a player, too,” the commentator said.
It looked like the toy hit Fever’s Sophie Cunningham, who had already taken to social media on August 2 to call out the earlier sex toy throws at other WNBA games.
The first incident happened on July 29, during a Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream matchup.
Video footage posted on X shows a green dildo flying through the air and bouncing on the court.
Replay commentator Morgan Ragan said they are not sure where the toy came from.
“No room for any of that type of activity. And no one’s picked the object up yet, you guys,” she said.
A second throw happened on August 1, at the Valkyries and Chicago Sky game, People reported.
In the third quarter, a person threw another green sex toy onto the court, stopping play.
After this second incident, Fever’s Sophie Cunningham took to X and said, “stop throwing dildos on the court… you’re going to hurt one of us”.
Now, some fans are suspicious that she was targeted during the August 5 game because of her comment.
Social media has done its thing, with many creating spoof videos based on the phenomenon.
Fans can’t help but wonder who is orchestrating the throws.
“Is this a movement or something, oh my word,” one X user wrote.
Users have been left wondering one thing - why is it always green?
“Why is it always green? What the heck is going on?”, another chimed in.
“Who the hell is that Grinch who throws green dildos at every game? Catch him and put him behind bars!” another wrote.
Others are calling for security to check bags thoroughly.
“When will they start searching people for those pregame?” an X user commented.
“I mean okay it was funny the first time. The humour has worn off and that could be dangerous.”
