The 2024 WNBA semifinals are here, but according to social media, it might as well be a ghost town. ESPN decided to spice things up with a MOODENG meme on their social media, but instead of setting the basketball world ablaze, it ignited a wave of sarcastic hilarity. Apparently, the absence of one basketball superstar – ahem Caitlin Clark – is the sole reason why viewership numbers might crash harder than a free throw attempt from half-court.
“No Caitlin Clark = No Views” seems to be the rallying cry of the masses. According to social media, without Clark out there breaking ankles and dreams, the excitement of the WNBA semis is dipping faster than the Sun’s chances of an easy finals run. One fan brilliantly commented, “All 2,000 WNBA fans are rejoicing,” which really begs the question: does Caitlin Clark single-handedly carry the hopes, dreams, and ESPN ratings of an entire league?
Clarkless Chaos and Hilarious Reactions
After the Connecticut Sun brushed off Clark and the Indiana Fever like they were trying to dodge a random Tuesday email, fans basically declared the season over. “WNBA season ended on Wednesday,” one witty user remarked. Another threw a little extra shade, “Wait, the WNBA is still on? I thought it finished when the NFL season started?” Yep, nothing like competing with the NFL to remind people you’re still around.
Speaking of the NFL, some fans couldn’t help but scratch their heads over the scheduling, wondering why the WNBA chose to broadcast games during NFL Sundays. “Bad for marketing, fam,” one viewer pointed out, while another chimed in, “Why are they even playing when we’ve got touchdowns to watch?” The memes were fierce, the takes hotter than A’ja Wilson on a fast break, and yet, the semifinal games marched on.
The Semifinals Showdown: Can Anyone Stop the Liberty Train?
In real basketball news (yes, there’s actual basketball happening!), the 2024 WNBA semifinals have lined up some heavyweight clashes. We’ve got the Las Vegas Aces trying to take revenge on the New York Liberty, while the Connecticut Sun faces off against the Minnesota Lynx in what fans hope won’t be a snooze fest.
The Aces have been out for blood ever since the Liberty swept them in three regular-season matchups. But before you think the Liberty’s got it in the bag, let’s not forget that in those three games, the Aces were playing musical chairs with their roster. Chelsea Gray was MIA for one of those games, and A’ja Wilson sat out the third one nursing an injury. Basically, the Liberty was beating up on a team held together with duct tape and crossed fingers.
Despite all the regular-season drama, the Aces finished the season strong, losing just one game after September 8. So, it’s safe to say that while the Liberty were the best team in the regular season, they might need to check their rearview mirror—because the Aces are coming, and they aren’t playing.
Will Anyone Watch?
With Caitlin Clark out of the mix and NFL Sundays stealing the spotlight, some fans are skeptical about how many eyes will actually be on the semifinals. But hey, for the die-hard WNBA purists, the clash between the league’s top teams is bound to be a thrilling ride.
Or at least, that’s what the other 1,999 fans will be telling themselves while the rest of the world tunes in to football.