Well played, Cardinals fan. Well played.
The Cubs and Cardinals are longtime rivals, but are united in rooting against Pittsburgh. So after Chicago topped the Pirates on Sunday, it was good news for both teams. Naturally, the Cubs’ Twitter account decided to put aside the rivalry, and asked for a virtual fist bump.
@Cardinals Can we get a fist bump, or...
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 28, 2015
The Cardinals never responded, but this fan did:
.@Cubs @Cardinals just watch out for the rings. pic.twitter.com/a0Gy048n1E
— Cards Nation (@CardsNation13) September 28, 2015
Ouch! As it was put by Stlmag.com, the fan managed to reciprocate the Cubs’ sportsmanlike attempt at civility while not-so-subtly shoving more than a century’s worth of success in their faces.
Props to the Cubs for taking the joke in stride.
@CardsNation13 *Sigh*
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 28, 2015
Walked right into it.