It started as a joke… and turned into a REAL DEAL. Sophie Cunningham wore that shirt, sat on a cameraman by accident, and somehow walked away with a major Arby’s endorsement. This chaotic chain of events is going viral — but the full story? It’s even crazier.
😂 The Shirt That Started It All
It all began when Cunningham showed up to a pregame shootaround wearing a tongue-in-cheek T-shirt that read:
“I Only Came for the Arby’s Curly Fries.”
Teammates laughed. Fans snapped photos. The image went viral within minutes.
But the real madness hadn’t even started yet.
🎥 The Cameraman Incident
During warmups, Cunningham chased a loose ball near the sideline. In the scramble, she tripped — and accidentally tumbled into a courtside cameraman, landing right on his lap.
The moment was caught live on broadcast, and the camera mic hilariously picked up Cunningham muttering:
“Man, I could really go for some Arby’s right now.”
The clip instantly blew up online, racking up millions of views in just hours.
🍔 From Meme to Meal Ticket
By the next morning, Arby’s marketing team had already reached out. Within 48 hours, Cunningham signed a six-figure endorsement deal that includes commercials, social media campaigns, and even a limited-edition Arby’s meal dubbed the “Sophie Slam Combo.”
Arby’s issued a playful statement:
“When Sophie said she wanted curly fries, we listened. Now we’re making her the face of the fries.”
📱 The Internet Can’t Get Enough
Fans are flooding social media with reactions:
- “From a T-shirt to an Arby’s deal — Sophie Cunningham is living the dream.”
- “This is the most WNBA thing ever and I’m here for it.”
- “Forget NIL deals — we need more curly fry sponsorships!”
Even fellow WNBA stars chimed in, jokingly asking if they could get their own fast-food endorsements.
🔥 What’s Next for Sophie Cunningham?
According to sources, Cunningham’s deal could expand to include a nationwide Arby’s commercial campaign, with the possibility of her starring in a Super Bowl ad next year.
For Cunningham, the whole experience has been surreal. She told reporters after last night’s game:
“I swear it was just a joke. But hey, I’ll take free curly fries for life.”
🚨 Bottom Line: A joke T-shirt, an accidental fall, and one offhand comment just landed Sophie Cunningham one of the strangest — and most viral — endorsement deals in sports history. And somehow, it all started with curly fries.
