Caitlin Clark’s “Body Language” Under Fire, Angel Reese’s Trademark WAR & WNBA Gets CENTEL’D 🤣
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It started with a single clip. During a recent Indiana Fever win against the New York Liberty—a game in which rookie sensation Caitlin Clark exploded for 32 points and hit seven three-pointers—a short video of Clark’s reaction to a missed shot went viral. The sequence: Clark passes to Aaliyah Boston, gets the ball back, steps into a deep three, misses, and as the play swings the other way, throws her arms up in frustration.
The clip, posted to Twitter, quickly racked up over 1.6 million views. But it wasn’t Clark’s shooting that drew attention—it was her body language. Critics pounced, accusing her of selfishness, poor sportsmanship, and being a bad teammate. “Look at her body language. She needs to be checked. No one’s ever going to talk about this,” one tweet read, echoing the sentiment of many Clark detractors.
But is this really a big deal? Not according to most players, coaches, and even fans who understand the game. Clark was on a heater, having hit multiple threes in rapid succession. It’s not unusual for a player—especially one as competitive as Clark—to want the ball in clutch moments. As host Rachel Da of the Courtside Club pointed out, “The greatest of the greats in any sport… their competitive edge is second to none. We’ve seen it from Jordan, we’ve seen it from Kobe, we’ve seen it from LeBron.” Emotions run high in the heat of battle, and if anything, Clark’s fire is part of what makes her special.
The debate, however, underscores how every gesture from the league’s new superstar is magnified. “If you want to tear down Caitlin Clark, you’ll find a reason,” Da joked. “But picking on this one possession? Come on.”
Angel Reese’s Trademark Play: Turning Trolls Into Dollars
While Clark was busy dealing with social media nitpicking, her rookie rival Angel Reese was making headlines for a very different reason: she’s trademarking a meme.
The term “MeiBounds” (a playful twist on “my rebounds”) started as a troll by WNBA and TikTok fans, poking fun at Reese’s penchant for chasing her own missed shots and padding her rebound stats. Stat Stuffer, a popular TikTok account, helped popularize the meme by posting lowlight compilations and selling “MeiBounds” t-shirts.
Instead of firing back, Reese leaned in—hard. She filed a trademark application for “MeiBounds” covering t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats. If approved, Stat Stuffer and other meme-merch sellers could be forced to stop, or even pay Reese for the rights. The move was widely applauded as both savvy and hilarious. “Checkmate,” Da said. “Angel Reese is making money off the trolls.”
Even Stat Stuffer couldn’t resist responding, posting another “MeiBounds” lowlights video and poking fun at Reese’s shooting percentage. But Reese got the last laugh, posting a triple-double performance and captioning a TikTok “Butter Peacon bang”—another Stat Stuffer catchphrase.
The back-and-forth is a sign of a new era: WNBA stars aren’t just tolerating internet memes; they’re owning them, monetizing them, and showing that basketball can be fun and self-aware.
WNBA Gets ‘Centel’d’: Parody Accounts Take Center Stage
The internet’s love affair with WNBA memes doesn’t stop at TikTok. NBA Sentel, a massive parody account known for its outlandish fake news and memes about NBA players, has started targeting the WNBA as well. And despite some initial backlash from fans who accused the account of misogyny, many players are embracing the attention.
A recent NBA Sentel tweet joked that Sparks practice was delayed because Cameron Brink and Kelsey Plum showed up in the same outfit and refused to acknowledge each other. The tweet racked up over 11 million views, and both Brink and Plum had a laugh about it on a podcast with Sue Bird.
“I actually think it’s good,” Brink said, noting that the WNBA being included in the joke cycle is a sign of progress. “It sounds weird, but it’s actually a good sign. Now it’s like we’re part of the joke, not the butt of the joke.”
NBA Sentel’s WNBA tweets have been widely shared, including gems like, “Caitlin Clark was drug tested 11 times after the game per League sources,” and “Ticket prices for tonight’s Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever game are 50 cents.” The absurdity is the point, and as Da noted, “No one is safe. Their tweets are funny. The point is to laugh and scroll.”
All-Star Voting Drama: Fans Find a Loophole, Media Melts Down
Just when you thought WNBA Twitter couldn’t get any weirder, All-Star voting opened—and fans discovered a loophole. The league’s voting system only requires an email address, no verification needed. Some Clark fans began using media members’ emails to cast extra votes for their favorite players.
Media personalities were not amused. “Multiple media members have had their emails hacked by Caitlyn fans all for the sake of voting her into the all-star game,” one tweeted, showing screenshots of dozens of “Thanks for voting” emails. The outrage, however, was met with laughter from much of the fan community. “Nobody’s getting hacked, nobody’s getting threatened,” Da said. “It’s just the WNBA—they need a better system next year.”
A Lighter, Funnier WNBA Era?
For all the drama, the real story might be how much fun the WNBA is finally having with its newfound attention. Players are trolling each other, fans are finding new ways to interact, and even the league’s growing pains are being met with humor rather than outrage.
“It finally feels like some players are starting to have a little bit more fun on social media,” Da said. “Not everything is so dark, not everything is so serious, and we can just lightly troll one another and have fun with it.”
As the league continues to grow, the hope is that this spirit—competitive, passionate, but also self-aware and funny—will help the WNBA reach new heights. Because if there’s one thing this season has proved, it’s that women’s basketball is no longer just about the game. It’s about the culture, the memes, and the moments that bring everyone—fans, players, and trolls—together.
