Rob Gronkowski tried to give props to a breakout rookie on Fox NFL Sunday. What came out of his mouth left the entire studio in tears.
Rob Gronkowski’s Name Slip on Fox NFL Sunday Has Everyone in Stitches
Rob Gronkowski’s Name Slip on Fox NFL Sunday Has Everyone in Stitches (Screenshot Via X/@NFL_DovKleiman)
The former tight end’s attempt at pronouncing Emeka Egbuka’s name went so wrong that fans are now calling the Buccaneers wideout “Prince Abooboo.” Gronk, being Gronk, strikes again, and fans are deliberately asking for subtitles.
Rob Gronkowski’s Name Slip on Fox NFL Sunday Has Everyone in Stitches
The rookie sensation torched the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, grabbing seven catches for 163 yards and scoring a touchdown in the Bucs’ hard-fought 38-35 victory.
His impressive outing in the high-scoring affair against the Seahawks helped Tampa Bay overcome injuries to star running back Bucky Irving and top receiver Mike Evans.
The former Ohio State standout is currently fourth in the league in receiving yards and tied for second in touchdowns. His breakout season demanded serious recognition on the Fox postgame show. That’s when Gronk stepped up to the plate and completely whiffed.
“You gotta give credit to this rookie sensation, wide receiver out of Ohio State, Emeka Egbigboo, going for over 100 yards,” Gronkowskisaidwith total confidence.
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Rob Gronkowski trying to pronounce Emeka Egbuka’s name has gone viral.
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The Fox postgame desk reacted immediately. The joke made Howie Long and Terry Bradshaw crack up big time. Michael Strahan and Curt Menefee tried keeping it together but couldn’t stop them from rolling on the table as well. The entire studio was literally lost in Gronk’s goofy tone.
This isn’t Gronk’s first rodeo making verbal blunders on live TV. The five-time Pro Bowler has built a post-retirement career on being the lovable goofball of Fox’s coverage.
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The big guy just wants to have fun, even if it means becoming a meme. Former teammate Tom Brady has chirped him multiple times on air for similar slip-ups. Gronk always laughs it off and keeps rolling. This latest blooper gave folks another reason to love the most unserious analyst in sports media.
NFL Fans Can’t Stop Roasting Gronk Over “Egbigboo” Moment
So, like, alas, this time also folks over the internet roasted Gronk for messing up the name. They are not leaving NY room to crack jokes following his awkward pronunciation.
One fanwrote, “This man needs subtitles even for english.”
Anotherjoked, “I think i just peed my pants. Best Reply.”
A third fannoted, “Subtitle please.”
The fourthshared, “Everytime Ebuka comes thru, I’m posting this:”
The fifth oneclaimed, “I can’t say his name either, not a big deal,” suggesting Gronk’s name is also too tough to pronounce.
A sixth userremarked, “Lmao rob is a clown.”
Another random X userpenned, “I think It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Prince Abooboo.”
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However, the majority of fans just loved watching Gronk be himself on national television. His authenticity makes him gold for Fox’s studio coverage. He doesn’t pretend to be polished or professional. He’s just a former meathead baller having fun talking football.