The Chirp

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Jan 9, 2015

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:

Texans running back Andre Brown on a true Throwback Thursday:

Just realize something gas is two dollars and the cowboys are in the playoffs what are we in the 90s lol
— Andre Brown (@drebrown35) January 8, 2015

49ers offensive linemanJonathan Martintaking his protection to another level (this really happened):

Just took a dude out trying to rob a Versace store #CivicDuty
- Jonathan A. Martin (@J_Martin71) January

pic.twitter.com/Dny4Ax8plB
- Jonathan A. Martin (@J_Martin71) January

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson nabbing big fish:

When he slammed that bait fish it was on... #UsCountryBoys #AllDay #EveryDay #tbt pic.twitter.com/iVGaNqburw
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 8, 2015

Rams defensive end Chris Long on listening to books:

About to listen to my first book on tape. Here we go. Daunting.
- Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) January 8,

The last real book I read cover to cover was a goosebumps I believe.
- Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) January 8,

When the Goosebumps tv series came out I used to tell all the kids “oh I read the book”
- Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) January 8,

I got a few “I feel sorry for you” kind of replies after my admission that I don’t read books cover to cover. I’ll live.
- Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) January 8,

But I watch pawn stars and it’s on the history channel
- Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) January 8,

Athletics outfielder Josh Reddick is pranking:

If you wanna see a Reddick scared, CHECK THIS OUT. @dreddick7 http://t.co/ANNgoyqvdg
— Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) January 9, 2015

Former NBA player DeQuan Jones on couples that share everything:

People that share instagrams with their signigicant others give me the heebie geebies.
— Dequan Jones (@DequanMJones) January 8, 2015

Bears tight end Martellus Bennett‘s mind is blown:

That moment you realize Ryan Gosling is in Remember The Titans.
- Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) Jan

Olympian Lolo Jones on controlling her temper:

Today I got mad and instead of curse words I had a southern accent.
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) January 8, 2015

Dodgers pitcher Brett Anderson knows when to take a stand:

I can get over a lot of things but unless you're Hawaiian or a dad in a midlife crisis...wearing sandals with jeans isn't one of them.
— Brett Anderson (@_BAnderson30_) January 8, 2015

Griff Whalen and the Colts wide receivers say “bring on the cold”:

Colts receivers staying warm this winter, lol #robegame #supercozy pic.twitter.com/Lr8v9zl39l
- Griff Whalen (@GriffWhalen) January 8, 2

Women’s tennis player Madison Keys sounds like a college student:

Laying on the floor really wanting some tacos
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) January 9, 2015

Bills running back Boobie Dixon is doing chores:

I can't deal with my mom I walk in the house and she say don't forget u gotta take out the trash ?
— Anthony Dixon (@Boobie24Dixon) January 9, 2015

I'm like I been taking out the trash for 6 months lady can't this wait gosh I'm on vacation smh,my work is never done....
— Anthony Dixon (@Boobie24Dixon) January 9, 2015

Part time football player/Part time trash man...its cool tho Imma keep my chin held high,goodnight...
— Anthony Dixon (@Boobie24Dixon) January 9, 2015

Women’s tennis player Alison Riske calling out all other nations:

America does bacon the best. If it is fatty & not crispy, it isnt bacon ? #stepupyourbacongame
— Alison Riske-Amritraj???? (@Riske4rewards) January 9, 2015

NFL wide receiver Anthony Armstrong on #TGIF:

When you realize its Fridayhttps://t.co/GBInJTjPCY
— Anthony Armstrong (@MrArmstrong13) January 9, 2015

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