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You Didn't Watch The Pro Bowl, So Check Out The Best Tweets Of The Evening
by Adam Silvers
For years, Pro Bowl ratings have been tanking, so it's safe to assume you probably didn't tune in to the latest edition of the least important game on the NFL calendar.
But, as is usually the case nowadays, Twitter was most definitely watching. From highlight-reel catches to Odell Beckham Jr.'s dance party of one, there were plenty of moments worthy of viewers' attention -- and retweets.
I'm still not sure who won, and I couldn't care less, but in any case, here are the best bits from the 2016 Pro Bowl.
New York Giants wideout Odell Beckham Jr. was in his typical pregame mood...
Pre-game vibes with @OBJ_3. #ProBowl pic.twitter.com/HonVYp7arb — NFL (@NFL) January 31, 2016
...but he wasn't the only one busting out the moves in Hawaii's Aloha Stadium.
Your Pro Bowl defensive MVP: https://t.co/tsaa9ST5nT pic.twitter.com/1nfjSjCUGF — SB Nation (@SBNation) February 1, 2016
Of course, there were selfie sticks involved in the NFL's all-star game...
*tunes into the Pro Bowl. First thing I see is a selfie stick. Changes channel back to HGTV* pic.twitter.com/CyQeSqRzXt — Dr Cork Gaines (@CorkGaines) February 1, 2016
...and, yes, Richard Sherman seemingly tried to hit Clay Matthews with a wrestling move to break the Internet.
Happy Monday! Also, here is Richard Sherman hitting Clay Matthews with the RKO out of nowhere at the Pro Bowl https://t.co/Qlbs2DpeOs — Stone @ Hoth (@GreatWallofChin) February 1, 2016
What do ya know, Odell found the most unlikely dance partner on the field...
The Pro Bowl, where players on different teams celebrate together. https://t.co/BGJvfohOfC pic.twitter.com/EvLYBTEvGd — SB Nation GIF (@SBNationGIF) February 1, 2016
...but Los Angeles Rams punter Johnny Hekker didn't appear all that impressed by Travis Kelce and Beckham's performance.
That #ProBowl punter life... pic.twitter.com/7vlOMDSJy4 — NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) February 1, 2016
There was some actual football played last night, like when Allen Robinson put the moves on Jason Verrett...
#Jaguars WR Allen Robinson was a Pro Bowl alternate and finished as the leading receiver. https://t.co/vK5LGZxq5A https://t.co/KuWR1hcjx3 — Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) February 1, 2016
...and when Derek Carr found T.Y. Hilton with a beautiful touchdown pass.
Derek Carr's TD pass to T.Y. Hilton was actual poetry in motion, but it didn't count – https://t.co/3nGlK75kbW https://t.co/YHHudpM9H7 — For The Win (@ForTheWin) February 1, 2016
Actually, the above play didn't even count, but this Jameis Winston snap from center unfortunately did.
It's the Pro Bowl, so Jameis Winston swapped places with center Travis Frederick for a kneeldown pic.twitter.com/pkVibRxYsN — The Cauldron (@TheCauldron) February 1, 2016
Don't worry, though, there was some NFL normalcy when Eli Manning threw an interception.
Something realistic just happened in the Pro Bowl: Eli Manning threw an interception and then took a sack. — Jeff Simmons (@realjeffsimmons) February 1, 2016
ESPN's Skip Bayless clearly wasn't a fan of the Pro Bowl shenanigans...
OK, now these players are making such a mockery of "tackling" late in this Pro Bowl that they're going to get it eliminated next year. — Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) February 1, 2016
...and Kenny Mayne decided his Sunday night would be better spent eating Chinese food.
I notice the players are playing Pro Bowl speed.. I am going out for Chinese. — Kenny Mayne (@Kenny_Mayne) February 1, 2016
By a show of hands, how many of y'all chose "Grease: Live" instead of the NFL Pro Bowl?
Enjoyed the NHL all-star games fast pace. Pro Bowl is a tough watch.... Really enjoying Grease Live — Mike Golic (@espngolic) February 1, 2016
In case you were wondering, Russell Wilson threw three touchdowns and was crowned Pro Bowl Offensive MVP.
Your #ProBowl MVP. pic.twitter.com/vohXmJF5K6 — NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) February 1, 2016
In the end, not that you care, Team Irvin beat Team Rice 49-27 in the most meaningless sporting event of the weekend.
FINAL: #TeamIrvin dominates over #TeamRice in the 2016 #ProBowl. pic.twitter.com/yg5ieRhLWj — NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2016
Bonus: Here's Sean Taylor reminding us all he never took a day off, not even in a Pro Bowl.
In honor of the Pro Bowl, we remember this amazing play from the great, Sean Taylor. #RIP (via @Redskins)https://t.co/qBA7enmTSq — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 1, 2016
Is it time to start drinking for the Super Bowl yet?
Citations: Pro Bowl television ratings take another big dip (Yahoo! Sports)
