This sporting metaphor about getting back on the horse got sublimely out of control – the only 4 reactions you need
After the London-based rugby union team lost by 53 – 21 to Clermont Auvergne, the Harlequins’ Joe Marler gave a positive interview to his own club about their upcoming match, but it wasn’t like any sports interview you’ll have heard before. Be sure to watch right to the end – there’s a twist.
🐴 Our @bathrugby preview with @JoeMarler took an unexpected turn…
🏆 Join us for @ChampionsCup rugby at The Stoop on Saturday – tickets and hospitality: https://t.co/KJc7HQb4Yx #COYQ pic.twitter.com/k2B7qAtw72
— Harlequins 🃏 (@Harlequins) November 20, 2019
We’ll all be disappointed if future sports interviews don’t include relentless metaphor, animal impressions and a deeply ironic payoff. Here’s how people have been reacting to the spectacular comedy short.
1.
Best sports interview ever. https://t.co/nKDiL2XUuK
— Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) November 21, 2019
2.
Fuck me, this is genuinely brilliant https://t.co/N6KREiXVzn
— Rufus Hound 🌨 (@RufusHound) November 21, 2019
3.
You think this interview has peaked when the horse starts apologising to Harlequins fans but it hasn’t. pic.twitter.com/YNjYH69uCw
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) November 21, 2019
4.
And @JoeMarler instantly takes the award for INTERVIEW OF THE YEAR 👏🏻😂🐴 @Harlequins pic.twitter.com/x6OWaUyPCE
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) November 21, 2019
Twitter user @nichol_mat came to the only reasonable conclusion about the Harlequins’ upcoming match.
Well of course they’re going to win if they’re on horses. It’s a hugely unfair advantage.
— Mat Nichol (@nichol_mat) 21 November 2019
It’s just not rugby.
Source: @Harlequins Image: Harlequins, @ibrt on Unsplash, Twitter