For all its ills and evils, it’s good to know social media can still be fun!
Yesterday afternoon, during the end of a media scrum, OU linebacker Danny Stutsman and OU social media influencer Eddie Radosovich tried guessing who would be the celebrity guest picker for Saturday morning’s ESPN College GameDay, which will be filmed live on the Sooner campus.
After Eddie rattled off the typical list of OU alums and celebrities, Danny asked if he had any “non-(OU) biased” suggestions. After pondering for a second, Eddie mockingly suggested Ryan Walters, even getting the man’s title wrong in the process.
The whole exchange got a good chuckle from the crowd. Even Danny, who in all likelihood had no clue who or what Eddie was talking about, played it off with a smile and laugh.
Check it out:
Plenty of options for @CollegeGameDay! pic.twitter.com/51u7dh5BYg
— Eddie Radosevich (@Eddie_Rado) September 18, 2024
I guess word of the sarcastic shout-out was picked up by a high-priced out-of-state communications firm and got back to Ryan.
Completely oblivious to the sarcasm and desperate for attention, Ryan eagerly reshared the fake endorsement on Xitter, seemingly thinking he had a chance to make the show!
Because you know, who wouldn’t want a right-wing lunatic that most people hate to weigh in on football?
Ryan also coolly thanked and tagged Eddie for the “nomination.” To prove he’s a bona fide fan, he even included the old Rado's signature hashtag – #HornsUpForPeace.
Thanks for the nomination @Eddie_Rado . I can’t confirm or deny if I am @CollegeGameDay guest picker for Saturdays game #BoomerSooner #hornsupforpeace https://t.co/bYpxxHHQd6
— Superintendent Ryan Walters (@RyanWaltersSupt) September 18, 2024
Hehe. Isn't that cute? Ryan – a right-wing sycophant politician who encourages students to forego college so they can be long-haul truckers – is playing along and wants to be on College GameDay. How charming and cute, huh?
Obviously, the answer to that is "No Fucking Way."
Ryan’s response—which seemed genuine and oblivious to the fact that he was being mocked—was quickly ratioed by the local Twitteratti. Eddie led the charge with this incredible and simple takedown:
I think you are a loser. Just to be clear. No thanks.
— Eddie Radosevich (@Eddie_Rado) September 19, 2024
Pretty awesome, huh? Eddie's all but secured the top spot in our next OU Home Media Power Rankings. In fact, I now feel foolish for ranking him 9th in the preseason!
Seriously, the quick cadence of Eddie’s words combined with their harsh bluntness was savage.
You know it had to hurt Ryan’s feelings to realize that someone he wants to be friends with thinks he’s a loser. If Danny Stutsman and the OU defense can tackle opponents like Eddie did Ryan Walters, OU’s going to win a National Championship!
Actually, that may take things a bit too far. The OU offense sucks more than Ryan Walters does at a Heritage Foundation convention! They’ll be lucky to win six games.
Since the closest Ryan Walters will ever get to the College Game Day set is holding a giant MAGA sign in the background, people had a field day with Ryan's desperate move, ratioing it into oblivion.
For example:
Tell me you didn’t get the joke without telling me you didn’t get the joke.
— Kody Macaulay (@KodyMacaulay) September 18, 2024
Maybe they’ll have a 3 guest panel of Mike Hawk, Ryan Walters, and Ben Dover.
lol you were mentioned because you’re awful and then tried to be in on the joke that didn’t exist.
— Matthew J. Allen (@OKMallen) September 19, 2024
A need to be liked. Reminds me of your Game of Thrones list as a HS teacher where you encouraged minors to watch soft core porn and hyper violent shows.
Read the room, dumbass. pic.twitter.com/KHM8k5OF4H
— The Drizzle (@HighbornBrian) September 19, 2024
Anyway, I guess we’ll all have to watch College GameDay this Saturday morning to see who the guest picker is. I think they should go with the owner of the Harbor Mountain Coffee House.
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