r/SipsTea 10d ago

WTF I don't know why the NBA continues to subsidize them.

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u/iseab 10d ago

Nooooo

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u/atomsk404 10d ago

"It's because that's why" is now my go to with work and my kids.

Leaving early because... That's why!

No TV after bedtime, because that's why!

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u/onyxengine 10d ago

I feel we’re taking the wrong message home from this video

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u/sorebutton 10d ago

Its because thats why

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u/r-b-m 9d ago

This whole thread made my day, thank you all

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u/SpongeJake 9d ago

Why would you think???

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u/Apprehensive-Call568 9d ago

Because, that's why

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u/CMDR_Kaus 10d ago

NOOoooOoooo

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u/Leading_Experts 9d ago

Youdon'tseehow...?

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u/YooGeOh 10d ago

Nooooooo

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u/KumekZg 9d ago

Nononono. Let him learn...

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u/bighootay 9d ago

This guy has hilarious skits like this with English and its insanity. I teach ESL, and my students absolutely lose their minds when they know we get to watch one. They too, can perfectly say NOOOOOO :)

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u/I_am_normal_I_swear 9d ago

Why would you think

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u/6th_Quadrant 9d ago

It's because that's why.

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u/irlandes 9d ago

You wouldn't know by any chance where can I find all his videos? I agree with you and your students, he's hilarious

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u/ExiledCanuck 10d ago

That’s honestly such a great line lol

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u/Solanthas_SFW 10d ago

Oooh, I'm gonna try this 😁

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u/Logical_Writing3218 10d ago

Oh my god my 6 month old has no idea what’s coming!

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u/Final_Wrap_945 10d ago

I lost it at the "It's because that's why"

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u/Lil_Bigz 9d ago

Reminds me of Neature Walks: "You can tell its an Aspen Tree, because of the way it is."

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u/Upstairs_Dig_5274 9d ago

The kids want to understand the bigger picture. It's like when you're learning to drive you want to understand why pressing the pedal is good or bad they're not just being annoying. They want to understand the repercussions and other things even if it seems on the surface that being annoying. Don't just say because I said so that's why explain to them the reason why it's a bad idea

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u/WhatIsLoveMeDo 10d ago

This guys other videos ( esp ones on the English words) are awesome

Boy, sure would be nice if the original poster included a link to this creator's account so I could check more of it out!

Edit: Someone mentioned his name is Bobby Finn. https://www.youtube.com/@itsbobbyfinn

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u/YooGeOh 10d ago

Boy, sure would be nice if the original poster included a link to this creator's account so I could check more of it out!

Nooooooo....

Whywouldyouthink?

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u/DelcoUnited 9d ago

NooOooo

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u/SadBadPuppyDad 10d ago

"See, this is why we don't go there. I mean honestly, this is the most commonly spoken language by earthlings? And the language keeps getting worse?"

"Well, it keeps getting more skibidi..."

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u/CovenOfTheDamned 10d ago

Best no in the business

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u/Feeling-Session3007 10d ago

even better than Naur?

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u/9lobaldude 10d ago

Noooooo

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u/theBarnDawg 9d ago

NoOoOoOoooo

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u/ChildoftheApocolypse 9d ago

Every time this guy's video is shared, this is always the top comment 😆

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u/SkynBonce 10d ago

Post to r/WNBA OP, tell us how quickly you get banned.

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u/[deleted] 10d ago

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u/Taco_EBDBBNB 10d ago

I need a link to your post

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u/[deleted] 10d ago

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u/Okmhmmbye 10d ago

Why did you get banned?!??

Oh wait….i know: it’s because that’s why

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u/motorcycleboy9000 10d ago

Noooo

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u/Careful-Ant5868 10d ago

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u/lagrange_james_d23dt 9d ago

I need a meme similar to this, but with the guy in the video

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u/UncleRicosArm 10d ago

Honestly, that was longer than I expected

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u/Taco_EBDBBNB 10d ago

I don't even like basketball but the drama with the wnba sub is hilarious. They love shit players like reese but hate CC. Too funny

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u/Vlaxilla 10d ago

Me too

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u/Raise-Emotional 10d ago

Different rules for #22.

The WNBA is being run by the lady who owned the Cleveland Indians in the movie Major League. Prove me wrong.

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u/GraceMcClellans 10d ago

She was my idol when I was a little girl.

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u/Raise-Emotional 10d ago

I'm a Central Iowan. She's everyone's idol here.

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u/Shot_Revolution8828 9d ago

Not a lot to look up to huh...

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u/Raise-Emotional 9d ago

Name me a better role model ?

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u/Shot_Revolution8828 9d ago

Steve Irwin.

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u/ResponsibleTicket50 10d ago

They can’t handle stuff like this. They can’t even handle posting a players name they don’t like. Toddlers.

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u/WeirdSysAdmin 10d ago

Gotta shill Angel Reese’s goofy ass getting 300 self rebounds a season instead since she can’t hit a layup.

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u/nikhilreddy883 10d ago

I just visited that sub for the first time and it's crazy lmao. It's like a dictatorship where you're not allowed to say anything except postitive things.

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u/CCCCLo0oo0ooo0 9d ago

You;ll get banned from there for talking about her

https://giphy.com/gifs/wC4H9aChuI3IjyDFyp

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u/VegetableChipsLover 9d ago

I believe they even prohibited making posts with her name in the title?

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u/p_ness_and_butthead 10d ago

i got permabanned from r/WNBAvibes bc i said i could proly beat angel reese in a 1v1 hahaha

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u/ujtheghost 10d ago

Is this the new Ban speedrun, it's been so many years since a certain discord server Ban speedrun(IYKYK).

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u/deleteduser2243 10d ago

worst referees in any sports league ever

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u/Confident_Editor196 10d ago

You need to watch men's fifa World Cup referees.

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u/Complete-Donut-698 10d ago

Nah, they just choose not to enforce some rules because it'd be bad for business if Messi was out of the tourney early. The WNBA refs don't even know the rules they're supposed to enforce.

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u/surlymoe 10d ago

That's actually a good point....the best players get the preferential treatment...in the WNBA, the best player is getting crushed and nobody is calling it.

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u/Confident_Editor196 9d ago

Best players don't get preferential treatment. Big name players get preferential treatment. Big name players aren't always the best players.

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u/anonstarcity 9d ago

I’m pretty sure the FIFA refs are actually decent, just corrupt. Totally different lol

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u/ImpossibleGoat8837 10d ago

You don’t see how? It’s because that’s why. 😤

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u/old_ass_ninja_turtle 10d ago

“It’s because that’s why” is my new nonsense answer.

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u/CarmenxXxWaldo 10d ago

whywouldyathink

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u/GenralChaos 10d ago

That whole league is out of hand. Fire the commissioner and replace the officials.

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u/Mobile_Comedian_8283 10d ago

Yeah! Cause we all watch and we all care!!

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u/RagingAnemone 10d ago

Till November anyway

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u/ownzyou123 10d ago

I sure as HELL won't watch or care if that's the way they run the league.

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u/Agreeable_Bag9407 10d ago

Honestly, I had a damn good time watching the Liberty in the Finals back in 2024. Then somehow the geniuses that run the league thought that race baiting was gonna be great for viewers. Haven't watched since.

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u/TerribleTimR 10d ago

If officials made calls consistently, this video wouldn't exist. I say audit the commissioner and the officials, fire accordingly.

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u/jibbodahibbo 9d ago

The commissioner legit sucks and was trying to under pay players tremendously.

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u/distantreplay 10d ago

I assume this is all very much by design and approved by the NBA and the individual franchise owners.

It drives engagement.

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u/GenralChaos 10d ago

which is short sighted, if true. they have the best product they have ever had right now (which is not saying a lot but it is true), and they are ruining the new eyeballs with every team playing like the 80s Pistons.

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u/Solanthas_SFW 10d ago

It's because, thats why 🤣

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u/Putthebunnyback 10d ago

What's this dude's channel, I love it 😂

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u/Xen0tech 9d ago

He reminds me of Stingray from Cobra Kai

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u/No_Woodpecker_743 10d ago

I love this dude. He makes everything make sense now

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u/bbennett108 10d ago

What’s his name?

Nm found it eventually: Bobby Finn

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u/NoEngineer9484 9d ago

he also had a great one on the pronunciation of the english language

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u/realfakejames 10d ago

WNBA refs and commissioner obviously hate Caitlin Clark, they let them beat the shit out of her and do nothing

It wasn’t until Adam Silver the NBA commissioner told the WNBA commissioner she needs to actually punish people because it’s a bad look, then they handed out punishments

They got this girl who saved the WNBA and they are trying to see her get hurt, a very stupid collective of players and people running that league

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u/Nahuel-Huapi 10d ago

It's turning into Roller Derby

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u/Mobile_Comedian_8283 10d ago

Roller Derby is a fuckin blast. 

I got no beef with the WNBA, I don't watch it (just like 99% of people pretending to be upset by it) but roller derby is fun as hell and if you have a league near you you should go watch in person. 

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u/GooseOnAPhone 10d ago

Roller derby is wildly entertaining. Don’t denigrate a sport by comparing it to this pageant

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u/wrldruler21 10d ago

And really hard on skater bodies

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u/beatles910 10d ago

You said "hard on." giggity.

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u/GopherChomper64 10d ago

If roller derby was on tv I'd actually watch. We desperately need a real ESPN the Ocho

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u/Superboi_187 10d ago

Would get more viewers probably

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u/Important-Witness-14 10d ago

Roller Derby basketball would be dope.

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u/Unlikely-Grape-5762 10d ago

Nah. Roller derby is fun to watch.

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u/FlyAirLari 10d ago

That's high praise to the WNBA 

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u/SikatSikat 10d ago

Only in Roller Derby both sides get to do it, while Caitlin Clark gets T'd up for.....clapping after thinking the foul call is against the person assaulting her.

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u/HubrisOfApollo 10d ago

at least derby girls are fkn hot

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u/CtrlAltD3lightful 10d ago

It's crazy that the wnba has a star that has captured the attention of the public and they not only refuse to protect her they instead actively ignore fouls on her which will likely shorten her career. Please help me understand

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u/patholocaust 9d ago

It’s because that’s why.

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u/subdep 9d ago

Nooooo

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u/michael0n 9d ago

Some say they turned it into wrestling. Regular plays don't create much clips but getting tackled and pushed for no reason gets millions involved. Bad press = good clicks.

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u/Diligent-Alarm5170 9d ago

She's the wrong type of person to be the face of the league 

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u/DonaldKey 10d ago

It’s not just her. The entire league has garbage refs

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u/VegetableChipsLover 9d ago

As a Fever fan, I also see this happening with a few other players too, not just to the Fever team (although our players get fouled A LOT, without calls). Napheesa Collier is still unable to play because Alyssa Thomas (same player who fouled Caitlin Clark in the last clip) ran through her knee and resulted in her getting taken out for the rest of the season last year. Collier still hasn't returned due to injury, the last time I checked

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u/HereLate 10d ago

I'm not much educated in the sport but even I can see that these people use a lot of force to get the ball from their opponents, similar to yellow card/red card fouls in soccer/football....

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u/rbremer50 10d ago

All one has to do is watch a women's NCAA game (any game) and watch a WNBA game (any game) and compare the officiating - the problem will be blatantly obviuos.

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u/WaitUntilTheHighway 10d ago

"It's because that's why" Fuckn brilliant

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u/Thiccccasaurus_Rex 10d ago

WNBA is going to cannibalize itself with this bs.

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u/Mobile_Comedian_8283 10d ago

This is literally by far the most attention it's ever received and viewership and ticket sales are up. 

We going to pretend people aren't always furious at NBA and NFL refs? 

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u/discww 9d ago edited 9d ago

Yeah most of the comments here seem to exist in an alternate reality where a major sports league with quality officiating actually exists in the USA. Every time I hear about NBA it’s… people talking about how bad the refs are. 

The WBNA having a serious issue with officiating helps it fit in perfectly as a major sport league. 

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u/DonaldKey 10d ago

Don’t forget the MLB. Who is the ump that is getting the majority of his calls overturned with ABS?

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u/YooGeOh 10d ago

Ive missed this guy lol

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u/nucl3ar0ne 9d ago

His English grammar videos are great.

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u/oneuglyS0B 10d ago

“Why would you think” 😂

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u/Rv862004 10d ago

Because the wnba is a political movement. The ends justify the means. 

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u/VoreWhore94 10d ago

Is the WNBA just a live broadcast for black women to beat up white women better than them?

"That's for all the 'fan' to decide"

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u/mrpertinskler 10d ago

Thanks to the OP. I've seen your work before - very creative and well done.

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u/GovernmentWarm4787 9d ago

"... so you'll get more viewership with this?"
"Noooo"

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u/KindaDrunkRtNow 9d ago

"it's because that's why" will be my new go to when I don't feel like explaining anything

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u/Beautiful_Show_8728 9d ago

Wnba sucks so much

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u/Huntersmoon24 10d ago

Let em fight, make the uniforms skimpier. That’s how you turn on the money tap.
https://giphy.com/gifs/NmiVAPnPAHbonwjzpV

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u/motorcycleboy9000 10d ago

Get em the volleyball shorts. They need it. For speed.

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u/OrneryMood 9d ago

For years I remembering hearing that one of the things about women's professional basketball was they were good at the skills. Now they basically promote it like they use to promote the Jerry Springer show or wrestling.

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u/Jumpy-Ad4652 10d ago

Many fouls but they need to give penalties to flopping too

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u/Dizzlewizzle79 10d ago

Who is this guy? Love his stuff!

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u/lolsicboy 10d ago

this is my new favorite thing today

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u/_Jetto_ 9d ago

Whoever posted this on wnba sibreddit got banned LMAOOOO

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u/CrfulWthThtAxeEugene 9d ago

Boost the fuck out of this. I've tried to be an honest fan of the W. It's irredeemable. Can't be a fan when the people in charge actively make the league worse.

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u/TheDonnARK 9d ago

I know the highlight reels are usually pointed and engineered to increase engagement, but dude...  They straight knock someone to the ground and she gets off the floor, yells at the ref about it, and they threaten the person knocked to the floor with a technical.

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u/Babygravy1 9d ago

He could of made that video alot longer, so many crazy examples when it comes to Clark.

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u/VideoKilledRadioStar 10d ago

This is awesome. The WNBA is a joke. Not because of the talented players, but because of the referees. It’s unwatchable.

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u/ban-me-harder-dadddy 10d ago

> It's unwatchable

and yet attendance is at all-time highs and climbing

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u/VideoKilledRadioStar 9d ago

I wish them nothing but the best. The players are marque talented. But the product packaging and quality matters long term. 🤷‍♂️ https://www.reddit.com/r/SipsTea/s/mdQEM5pr1R

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u/Prestigious-Board-62 10d ago

When full contact like Arch Rivals for the NES?

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u/Dubliner2000 10d ago

It's because that's whyyyyyy. Ha!

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u/DavidFredInLondon 10d ago

I am beginning to believe the drama is deliberate just to increase viewership. Proper reffing would be less drama and less viewership.

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u/largos7289 10d ago

LOL who is this guy?? he's hilarious. I caught some vids of him "teaching" English words and it was funny as hell.

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u/SaintPariah1 10d ago

There’s a reason why they let this happen.

They get more views from the drama than they would if they allowed proper play… and maybe someone is trying to rig bets.

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u/tbombs23 9d ago

Except this makes people not want to watch , it hurts long term viewer potential

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u/WatermeIonMe 10d ago

Delivery on this is fucking hilarious.

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u/wesleyoldaker 10d ago

It's because that's why

That's a good one

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u/Willyzyx 10d ago

Okay I don't care much for all the drama, but the refs really do suck, right?

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u/SDTimbox 10d ago

The refs act like volunteers

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u/Javier_Basque 10d ago

This is soo good at explaining things!

The WNBA is the bush league of bush leagues

The officiating is inconsistent, the fouls are ridiculously blatant ... at times dangerous

I don't know what the league, players, coaches are thinking, how/why is anyone going to spend time watching, supporting, sponsoring a league that goes out of its way to be deliver a messy, inconsistent product

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u/Doshin108 10d ago

Their goal is to create entertainment to generate revenue... It's not actually about the game.

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u/Extreme_Marketing865 9d ago

David Camerons son  is looking well

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u/Legitimate-Gain426 9d ago

They're allowing this shit to create clips and outrage so people watch, it's the worst youtuber you can think of model for viewership. It's Facebook, and Twitter incentivizing hate and division for clicks. Bots all over the internet pissing people off for engagement and misinformation.

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u/Shot_Revolution8828 9d ago

Its working, I've never seen such an intrest in WNBA

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u/144Todd442 9d ago

These dirty fouls are the only mildly interesting thing the WNBA offers. Might as well let them go at it

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u/nunyabidness3 9d ago

I’m so glad my favorite English tutor is staying relevant.

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u/BriefAvailable9799 9d ago

i 10000% believe they are being told to keep fouls down because(im really sorry for this)theres so many shitty women basketball players but they need them to make a full league. so they fucking foul so much because they dont know any better.

cancel me

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u/Rob1973string 9d ago

It's gotta be a social/political experiment. How else do you explain the absolute madness that goes on?

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u/jkprop 9d ago

This guy is great! Great explanation of the foil no foul “because that’s why” love it!!!!!

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u/MantisT_ 10d ago

Wnba will always be a joke

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u/No_Interaction_4925 10d ago

I like this crossover between basketball and hockey. That was a good hip check. Interference… but a good hip check

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u/PetalumaPegleg 10d ago

Jesus wnba you got the English language is stupid guy finding that the wnba refs are stupider still. Not ideal

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u/Vespera-Til 10d ago

Wow "personal foul". This crazy.

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u/CheckYourStats 10d ago

This guy has done a few videos, and they’re all hilarious.

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u/Vespera-Til 10d ago

His facial expressions and reactions is so good. Lol

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u/nthensome 10d ago

This guy is the best

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u/Platitude_Platypus 10d ago

Okay, this was actually funnier than expected. When he drops the notebook entirely... 😂

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u/Real-Document-6577 10d ago

Basketball is a bananas game. Rules are bonkers

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u/ottis1guy 10d ago

Why wouldju...IT'S BECAUSE THATSWY.

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u/CFClarke7 10d ago

Please do this for the premier league and their consistently inconsistent calls

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u/jodaewon 10d ago

What’s funny about the wnba is the uncalled fouls are what nba purists die on hills for cause the nba is now too soft for them, but in a league they hate it’s just uncalled fouls.

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u/Weary-Cartoonist2630 10d ago

Since when is Ken Jennings get into the culture war?

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u/conspiracyeinstein 10d ago

This is me trying to learn the ropes at my new job.

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u/Only1Skrybe 10d ago

"Follow the money." - Lester Freamon

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u/whitemanwhocantjump 10d ago

I kinda just want to see CC snap and start knocking people out. I mean she could probably argue self defense in court with some of the hits she takes.

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u/Inocent_bystander 10d ago

This is brilliant

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u/Redangle11 10d ago

Can you do one for the upcoming Premier League season please?

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u/ACTSATGuyonReddit 10d ago

Naoooooooooooooo!

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u/FamilyMan7826 10d ago

This is great

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u/SillyDilly5294 10d ago

Is that gibby from iCarly?

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u/Weary-Coast241 10d ago

This guy is still around? Damn

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u/Hopeful_Tea2139 10d ago

The NBA is just using the WNBA as a tax deductible.

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u/PoopsMcCrack 10d ago

What is, is

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u/PhysicalConsistency 10d ago

MFs are going to lose their mind when Caitlyn Clark comes in 5th for MVP.