It’s never ‘just Twitter’
Kobe Bryant is one of the best basketball players ever, and with that kind of status, one can imagine he’s developed a pretty serious fan base. Serious enough to drive to another town on Christmas and fight because someone on Twitter disagreed with one of his fans? Better believe it.
Yesterday, on what was supposed to be one of the most jolly days of the year quickly became one of agitation for Mr. MyTweetsRealAF, who was initially visibly upset because he felt people only thought a team was better without their star player when the Lakers were without Kobe.
The Thunder better without KD now, NBA Twitter???? pic.twitter.com/yB4C921CbJ
— ItsOnlyTheInternet? (@MyTweetsRealAF) December 25, 2014
Before you jump in someone’s mentions you don’t follow, might want to find the context of the tweets, fuck stick. @SnottieDrippen — ItsOnlyTheInternet? (@MyTweetsRealAF) December 25, 2014
If you think the Lakers are better team without Kobe cuz of his shooting %, you are a bafoon. Lmaooo!!!! @SnottieDrippen — ItsOnlyTheInternet? (@MyTweetsRealAF) December 25, 2014
Loser??? I bet I don’t lose the fight!!! Lmaoo! You in San Diego right??? @SnottieDrippen — ItsOnlyTheInternet? (@MyTweetsRealAF) December 25, 2014
Well, that escalated quickly now, didn’t it. If you think it stopped there, you’re sadly mistaken. This happened next.
“@SnottieDrippen: RT if @MyTweetsRealAF is not a “real n*gga” on here.” I’m real enough to meet, and beat your ass. How’s Temecula sound? — ItsOnlyTheInternet? (@MyTweetsRealAF) December 25, 2014
“@SnottieDrippen: Fuck it. Let’s go loser. Temecula. @MyTweetsRealAF” Bet!!!! Gold’s Gym, be there in 40 minutes. — ItsOnlyTheInternet? (@MyTweetsRealAF) December 25, 2014
@thetillshow @daniecal he definitely won’t find me because I’m in Arizona at my mom’s crib. Imagine how pissed he’s gonna be. — Tweetgood Mac (@SnottieDrippen) December 26, 2014
Well, unfortunately for Mr. MyTweetsrealAF, he didn’t realize that Mr. SnottieDrippen (hilarious name) wasn’t actually in San Diego, he was in Arizona spending the holidays with his mother. So, when he drew nearer to what he believed was going to be the brawl he so eagerly wanted to have with Drippen, he sent these, quite literal, status updates.
Passing Murrietta. 10 minutes away.@SnottieDrippen — ItsOnlyTheInternet? (@MyTweetsRealAF) December 26, 2014
“@SnottieDrippen: He might be RT @NYKTalk: @SnottieDrippen @MyTweetsRealAF there’s no way he’s driving right now.” pic.twitter.com/htwup9LYZe
— ItsOnlyTheInternet? (@MyTweetsRealAF) December 26, 2014
@SnottieDrippen Pussy nigga..Lmaoo! pic.twitter.com/HrUUXiqIeC
— ItsOnlyTheInternet? (@MyTweetsRealAF) December 26, 2014
People keep saying this was over Kobe. It was not. It’s was over HOW he was addressing me.
— ItsOnlyTheInternet? (@MyTweetsRealAF) December 26, 2014
There you have it folks. Watch what you say on Twitter, or your door might get kicked in. Consider this your official warning.
UPDATE: Of course, because the internet is such an amazing place, Amin Elhassan made a “Drive to Temecula” reference about this very “fight” on Sportscenter this morning. Thank you 2014.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8VhDmcmER0