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The Chirp
This is The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:
Golfer John Daly seems to be having an enjoyable Christmas:
Merry Christmas Y'all! Hope everyone has a safe & happy holiday! I know I am right now! #cantgetanybetterthanthis ?? pic.twitter.com/vLPeZ9dsFv
— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) December 25, 2014
Lion punter Sam Martin with the Christmas card we didn’t ask for but are really glad to have:
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Lions Specialists! pic.twitter.com/JWpEMbZupz
— Sam (@SamMartin_6) December 25, 2014
Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams is not too old for Santa:
Merry Christmas! pic.twitter.com/SuCnef326O
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) December 25, 2014
Retired NFL player Takeo Spikes with some solid life advice:
Before you go to a public restroom, it's essential that you look at the tissue holder before you start your buisness. #TipOfYourLife
— Takeo Spikes, M.B.A (@TakeoSpikes51) December 25, 2014
JJ Watt cleaned up:
Turbo Man, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots & a Weenie Whistle... Best family ever!!! #ItsTurboTime pic.twitter.com/DYiv2KU59p
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 25, 2014
Chris Kluwe blows a six year old’s mind:
Just blew the six year old's mind by explaining what the Scooby Doo character "Mister E" sounds like when you say it fast.
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) December 25, 2014
Rams defensive end Chris Long on his early suspicions about Santa:
I always wondered why my parents and Santa had the same handwriting. — Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) December 25, 2014
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowskion the advantage of being the biggest in the family:
Merry Christmas @ggronko @DGronko @GordieGronk @Chrisgronkowski Thanks for all your presents growing up that I stole!! Lol!!
— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) December 25, 2014
Chicago Cubs outfielder Matt Szczurquotes a classic:
FRAGILE! It must be Italian! Merry Christmas everyone!
— Matt Szczur (@superSZCZ4) December 25, 2014
Hockey player Paul Bissonnette reflects on a special gift:
Still the best Christmas gift of all time. Happy holidays everyone. Be safe. ✌️❤️ pic.twitter.com/nn1zlOTjrX
— TiMe FoR hArDeSt ShOt (@BizNasty2point0) December 25, 2014
Braves outfielder Jordan Schaferwith a pretty impressive haul himself:
Merry Christmas ? pic.twitter.com/GgxNPNUX3W
— Jordan Schafer (@JordanSchafer) December 25, 2014
MMA fighter Mitch Clarke on a question I ask myself every day:
Why was the McRib ever gone?
— Mitch Clarke (@MitchClarkeMMA) December 24, 2014
NBA player Kendall Marshall on how Wingstop saved Christmas:
s/o @wingstop comin through in clutch, stayin open 10min longer for me, hook, n Khris on Xmas Eve. woulda went hungry otherwise — Kendall Marshall (@KButter5) December 25, 2014
NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace seems satisfied with his Christmas gifts:
Merry Christmas??? https://t.co/uv0baU2k7j
— Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) December 25, 2014