But first, let me take a #RealSelfie
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It’s not a secret that the selfie epidemic has taken over the world. From duck-faced girls in their bathroom mirrors to grown men posing (selfieing?) the best way they can with their favorite athlete; it’s a trend that has become almost down right annoying and in some instances disturbing. That is until the Louisville Bats took over.
The #RealSelfie isn’t just any old selfie. It is a sign of victory. An indication to Bats fans that yes, the team did indeed win, so here is a picture of your boys proving it by being as ridiculous as they can. And it is glorious.
“It started on team picture day. Shelley Duncan came out and did a team selfie and everybody gravitated to it. We said if we get this win tonight let’s keep going,” said Jason Bourgeois. “Sure enough we got the win, started the selfie and it’s been taking over the world.”
In case you have been living under a rock and aren’t quite sure what exactly a #RealSelfie is, let me explain. After every win dating back to June 12, the Bats head to the clubhouse after the game, grab whatever props and costumes they can get their hands on and proceed to take an epic group selfie. Usually the star of the game or the newest member of the team will be front and center of the picture with the rest of the team contributing however they can in the background. That my friend is what the #RealSelfie consists of.
Every win Bats fans constantly refresh Twitter in anticipation of what the Bats could have possibly thought of to top themselves this win. Not one time have they disappointed.
“It’s something to look forward to, like ‘Hey, it’s the eighth inning, let’s get ready for this selfie,’” said Bourgeois. “We’ve been playing well after we started doing it so we’re going to keep it going.”
The next time the Bats add another W to the win column, be sure to give the #RealSelfie a retweet so the world will know once and for all just who created the actual #RealSelfie.
