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Jan 23, 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:

NFL kicker Lawrence Tynes and more on #DeflateGate:

Can we get Edward Snowden involved in "Deflategate" my man probably already has satellite imagery of the "act"
— ???????? ????? (@lt4kicks) January 22, 2015

Wow, the media has created 99.9% of this football story. Listening to the press conference was hard. Embarrassed at the questions.
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) January 22, 2015

This deflated football thing is the single dumbest story of all time.
— Chris Palmer (@ChrisPalmerNBA) January 22, 2015

I honestly think they have nothing else to talk about so they made this deflated ball situation a big deal.
— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) January 22, 2015

We talking about PSIs right now…. PSIs man pic.twitter.com/mJX5RePbPj
- Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) January 22, 2015

Semi-ironic/pretty comical that behind Brady and Belichick "deflategate" interviews there is a Gillette sign w #flexball. ?
— Evan Longoria (@Evan3Longoria) January 23, 2015

Former Celtics forward Brian Scalabrineon copycat crime:

Celtics win on road in western conference. Who is that messing with the balls before the g... http://t.co/nSbWuBvusZ pic.twitter.com/i0LJLcWo6R
— Brian Scalabrine (@Scalabrine) January 23, 2015

Padres minor league first baseman Cody Decker on life goals:

#BucketListAddition
Move to England and start a high society motor cycle gang named Sons of Monarchy...
— Cody Decker (@Decker6) January 23, 2015

Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walkeron a perfect world:

Does chipotle deliver?? To cold to be walking outside hahah
— Taijuan Walker (@tai_walker) January 22, 2015

Former NFL cornerback Phillip Buchanon‘s interesting take on love:

Love is like a fart. If you have to force it, it's probably ****.
— Phillip Buchanon (@PhillipBuchanon) January 23, 2015

NFL defensive end Adam Carrikeron protection:

It's all about priorities. pic.twitter.com/2gFCOcKF0R
— Adam Carriker (@AdamCarriker94) January 22, 2015

Don’t worry, Women’s tennis player Victoria Azarenka… nobody’s watching:

I wonder if there is a camera in the hotels elevator. If yes can I need a tape of my dance performance ??? #DanceWhenNoOneWatching
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) January 23, 2015

Retired NFL punter Chris Kluweon the punishment fitting the crime:

People who don't understand how to use the passing lane deserve to be mauled by badgers.
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) January 23, 2015

49ers offensive lineman Anthony Davis philosophizing:

The Mystery of our Oceans is so dope to me. The deepest depths of the Ocean is probably where all the action is. #CoolStoryBam
- Bam Davis (@BamDavis_) January 23, 2015

Broncos tight end Jacob Tammeon parenting:

Meant to get this out to yall last night. #parenting (h/t @AllisonTamme) pic.twitter.com/V2ecUu3Wnk
— Jacob Tamme (@JacobTamme) January 23, 2015

Former NFL cornerback Eric Wright on the Twitter struggle:

Im the absolute worst at #accidentally following ppl on Twitter & IG‼️Then I get that awkward "Thanks fa the follow" tweet in my mention ??
— Phantom of the Chakras (@EWrighteous21) January 23, 2015

Wow that tweet didn't even go thru.. That sucks
— Phantom of the Chakras (@EWrighteous21) January 23, 2015

Messed up my entire thought
— Phantom of the Chakras (@EWrighteous21) January 23, 2015

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