Ja'Marr Chase drew attention for his stunning touchdown catch against the Houston Texans in Week 2, which featured him twisting, turning, and toe-tapping in the end zone to score for the Cincinnati Bengals. However, his unique touchdown celebration after the incredible catch also drew attention. When it went viral on social media, some commenters suggested it referenced Spider-Man shooting webs, while others suggested it was a vulgar gesture with his arm and hand.
During a recent interview, which featured former Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco, Chase revealed the inspiration and meaning for his touchdown celebration, which many commenters still aren't convinced by. More news: Retired 4-Time Pro Bowl QB Shuts Down Comeback After Giants Lose Jaxson Dart "No, that's not Spider-Man. It's the People's Elbow man.
The Rock," Chase said as he showed off the gesture with his elbow and arm. We just added the [straightened arm], you know? He was always hitting them with the [elbow]," he said, revealing that the inspiration was WWE legend and Hollywood megastar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Not everyone was buying into Chase's explanation, as many believed that it was a lewd gesture and might be deserving of an NFL fine for unsportsmanlike conduct. "He’s had that response locked in from the minute they started it lol. We know what it means lolol," a commenter wrote, replying to an X video post of Chase explaining his celebration.
"He shouldn’t of explained it and just kept it as a unknown celly," another commenter said. Others commented, "Trying hard to not get fined lol" and "You ain’t gotta lie to me." Chase scored twice in this past Sunday's win over the Texans, helping the Bengals improve to 2-0 this season, and finished with seven receptions for 75 yards. His teammate, Tee Higgins, has also used the same touchdown celebration when scoring touchdowns, which may or may not have been officially revealed.
One has to wonder whether Chase is trolling the NFL and fans with his explanation, or doing his best to save himself and his teammates some money that might've gone to paying fines. So far, he and the Bengals are living up to preseason hype. They've looked like a true AFC contender, though their wins have come against two teams that seem to be struggling.
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