This NFL Player's Harambe Shoes Are Iconic
RIP.
Jerick McKinnon is a 24-year-old running back for the Minnesota Vikings.
Ann Heisenfelt / AP
During a warm-up session before Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philly, McKinnon took to the field wearing some seriously amazing cleats.
Chris Szagola / AP
That's right: His shoes paid tribute to Harambe, the gorilla who died at a Cincinnati zoo, only to become become an internet legend.
Chris Szagola / AP
Just look at that detail.
Chris Szagola / AP
It's not the first team Vikings players have shown their love for Harambe. Here they are last month getting pumped for a game by shouting, "Spoons out for Harambe!"
The team doesn't seem to mind their players showing love for Harambe. They tweeted this photo on Sunday showing their 🔥 approval.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Many people loved it...
Twitter
But the cleats also sparked a debate about whether the Harambe meme is, well, dead.
.@Vikings @JetMckinnon1
RIP.
Chris Szagola / AP
-
David Mack is a deputy director of breaking news for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York.
Contact David Mack at david.mack@buzzfeed.com.
Got a confidential tip? Submit it here.
