Crypto Investors Claim Responsibility for WNBA Pranks
A collective of cryptocurrency investors is taking credit for the peculiar incidents where green sex toys were thrown onto WNBA courts, adding a bizarre twist to the ongoing controversy surrounding the league.
Incidents Across Multiple Cities
WNBA games in cities like Atlanta, Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Phoenix have experienced the bizarre spectacle of bright green, phallic-shaped objects being hurled onto the court during gameplay. These actions have resulted in at least two arrests and significant backlash from players and fans alike.
Promotion of a Meme Coin
These incidents were intended to promote a new digital currency known as a “meme coin,” which gains value as it attracts more buyers. The masterminds behind the Green Dildo Coin have yet to disclose their identities, but one anonymous supporter clarified to NBC News that the initiative was not motivated by racism or misogyny. Instead, it aims to rejuvenate the meme coin community, which they feel has been co-opted by harmful influencers.
Planned Pranks and Reactions
The group initially planned for four individuals to launch green sex toys at WNBA courts on the same night, with one participant backing out and another’s throw falling short. One person ended up getting arrested. Reports from The Athletic and USA Today have highlighted the connection to the cryptocurrency project.
Financial Impact and Promotion
According to the spokesperson, the initiative followed months of planning and includes a website, merchandise, and a Telegram channel with over 1,000 members. Despite the public outrage, the spokesperson viewed the ventures as a success due to the publicity generated, emphasizing that pranks serve to promote this new cultural wave within the cryptocurrency space.
Reactions from the WNBA
The ongoing incidents have provoked strong reactions from players and fans of a league frequently subjected to online harassment. A WNBA representative stated that the safety of everyone in the arenas is paramount, emphasizing that throwing objects poses a significant risk and leads to immediate ejection and ban from future games for offenders.
Arrests and Ongoing Situation
Incidents involving these pranks have occurred at least six times recently, including one where an 18-year-old threw a sex toy during a Phoenix Mercury game. That individual attempted to flee but was apprehended. Another suspect, who admitted to his role in a similar event, claimed it was intended as a viral joke. The memecoin group maintains that while they have no affiliation with these individuals, they welcome community-driven contributions.
