Joe Burrow didn’t even play yet somehow, he became the meme of the night. While veteran quarterback Joe Flacco carried the Cincinnati Bengals to a thrilling win, Burrow’s moody new hairstyle became the trending topic across NFL Twitter. Fans called it everything from “emo Joe” to “Children of the Corn chic.”
As Joe Flacco dominates on the field, Joe Burrow’s hair dominates the timeline
Burrow has been sidelined for weeks due to injury, watching from the sidelines as the Bengals try to find rhythm without their $300 million franchise QB. Enter 40-year-old Joe Flacco, signed just 11 days ago, who absolutely cooked last night’s 33–31 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.Flacco threw for 342 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions, sealing the win with a surgical two-minute drive that reminded fans exactly why he’s still “Joe Cool.” It was the kind of performance that reignites a fanbase. Meanwhile, Burrow sat on the sidelines and unfortunately for him, his hair was louder than the scoreboard.
Fans say Joe Burrow looks like he’s in his ‘emo era’ after viral camera shot
When cameras caught Burrow on the sideline, fans couldn’t focus on anything else but his dark, floppy, side-swept hair. The memes came flying in instantly:Others joked he looked “bored,” “tired,” or “emotionally in 2012.” One fan even quipped that Burrow’s vibe screamed “I just lost my fantasy team and my will to smile.”
The contrast is brutal: Flacco thrives while Burrow spectates
The irony didn’t miss anyone. Flacco, once thought to be done, is suddenly Cincinnati’s hero. Burrow, meanwhile, is stuck on the bench looking like he’s auditioning for a Fall Out Boy reunion.While Flacco’s poise and accuracy brought hope back to the Bengals’ locker room, the internet couldn’t resist the side-by-side visuals: Superman Joe Flacco taking charge while Burrow brooded on the sidelines, hair covering half his face like he just discovered Linkin Park.But between Joe Flacco’s comeback and Joe Burrow’s emo renaissance, the Bengals somehow managed to give fans a double feature, football excellence on the field and meme gold off it.Also read – “Why she’s not hanging out with Stefon Diggs”: Cardi B’s 33rd birthday sparks major breakup rumors
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