Once again, we’re seeing Fortnite more and more in the real world, and not just via Epic Games‘ insane marketing. This time, it was French football player, Antoine Griezmann, who brought the game screaming into the mainstream.
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During the World Cup final against Croatia, Griezmann celebrated a dramatic goal by performing the “Take the L” dance, which is a popular emote in the battle royale game. You can see it in action for yourself below.
Clearly, the dance is meant to mock the loser, which is why old mate has caught some flack for doing it. Check out his version of the dance in the clip below.
https://youtu.be/BCOid2SY3Xo
It’s not the first time he’s pulled it out, either. Earlier in the tournament, he did it to Argentina after scoring against them.
Griezmann has been widely panned for the dance and to be honest, I can see why. It comes across as massively childish and pretty lame.
https://twitter.com/getalife_19/status/1018558020131975168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1018558020131975168&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fau.sports.yahoo.com%2Ffrench-hero-slammed-disrespectful-goal-celebration-233149729.html
https://twitter.com/camamba_/status/1018520270108164097
I’m happy that Griezmann won the WC but please for the love of God get rid of that cringy ass Fortnite dance celebration 🤦🏽♂️
— Anthony (25-25) (@AnthonyJuve97) July 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/Seytonn/status/1018520290207264774
https://twitter.com/heyambrosia/status/1018520409988202497
Others are just in awe of Fortnite breaking into just about everywhere.
‘Take the L’ in the World Cup final… wow.
— Eric Williamson (@erwil9) July 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/WesPhillips/status/1018522477637533702
https://twitter.com/russmccuen/status/1018520785558884352
At this rate, Fortnite is dangerously close to showing up in parliament, and for the love dog, please don’t.
