The NFL's funniest social media team is back in action.
Chargers fans had a lot to celebrate Wednesday, as the team officially announced the hiring of Jim Harbaugh as its next head coach, and the Los Angeles team's social media team was at the forefront of the online celebration.
Even before the team announced the hire, X's Chargers account was entertaining.
After multiple reporters reported that Harbaugh had agreed to terms, the Chargers posted a GIF of white smoke rising from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. This GIF will be used to indicate the election of a new pope.
As part of the GIF posted, the Chargers logo was placed on the chimney.
The pranks continued when the team changed X's profile picture to a meme of Harbaugh and captioned the post “#NewProfilePic.”
Another post capitalized on a popular meme in which rapper Drake tearfully said, “It's been a long battle, so you've got to have a warrior mentality. That's what it's all about.”
In the background, a post from X announcing that Harbaugh has been hired by the Chargers is superimposed.
Clever posts on social media NFL Insider Ian Rapoport Post the following to your X account: “Can't wait for Jim Harbaugh vs. @chargers social. Epic battle coming up.”
The news itself made Chargers fans overjoyed.
“That's the most positive Charger response I've ever seen.” a fan posted With crying laughing emoji. “Alright, let's go!!!”
“I'm going to jump on the train and go home because of him. Spanos, don't mess it up.” another delighted fan commented.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Chargers have signed Harbaugh to a five-year contract.
“This organization is investing capital, building infrastructure, and doing everything we can to win. Great efforts lead to great results, and we're just getting started,” Harbaugh said in a statement. mentioned in.
