Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s breakout star and the newly crowned WNBA Rookie of the Year, is learning something fast: fame sticks to you like ketchup on fries, even when you’re trying to go low-key. On a well-deserved off-season break, Clark tried her best to blend into the crowd with her fellow teammate and TikTok sensation Lexie Hull, but as it turns out, even a hat and sunglasses couldn’t help her fly under the radar at a local drive-thru.
After a record-breaking season, fans have gotten used to seeing Number 22 swish impossible threes from half-court, but seeing her get recognized while going incognito for a burger? Now, that’s next-level fandom.
A Not-So-Incognito Moment
What was supposed to be a chill day out, cruising around with Hull and sampling cold drinks, turned into a mini-viral sensation. Lexie, being the TikTok aficionado, posted a video of the duo at the drive-thru. As soon as the car rolled up to the window, the cashier’s eyes lit up with the kind of excitement usually reserved for seeing extra fries in your bag. “Hey, aren’t you…?” And just like that, Caitlin’s secret identity crumbled faster than a soggy taco.
Her reaction? Pure gold. In true Clark fashion, the normally cool and collected star turned a shade of red that would make a strawberry jealous. Fans couldn’t get enough of it, with comments flooding in like “She’s shy! How adorable!”—a sentence probably never uttered about her on the court.
$3 Drink Deals? Say Less!
What really sealed the deal, though, was Caitlin’s pure, unfiltered excitement over the $3 drink special. Yes, this is the same Caitlin Clark who reportedly signed a $25 million Nike deal (which is actually $28 million, but who’s counting?). Yet, when she saw the bargain drinks, you’d think she won another Rookie of the Year award. One fan nailed it, commenting, “$28M contract, and she’s hyped about $3 drinks? Legend!”
That’s the kind of down-to-earth energy that makes her the people’s champ—no wonder her followers are thirstier for more than just those $3 drinks.
The Dynamic Duo We Didn’t Know We Needed
The real MVP of this off-season, though? Lexie Hull, who effortlessly played wingwoman to Clark’s awkward, but charming, cameo in the video. While Clark’s shy smiles melted hearts, Lexie kept things rolling with her natural charisma and enthusiasm. Fans are already calling for more collaborations, sensing this TikTok tag-team could be the next big thing in sports—and social media.
With Hull being the more social-media-savvy of the two, there’s hope for more behind-the-scenes hijinks, maybe even an impromptu review series of drive-thru deals. Imagine: “Lexie and Caitlin Rate Fast Food: 3-Pointer Edition!”
Fame, Fries, and Fun Times
As Caitlin continues to navigate life as the WNBA’s newest star, moments like these remind us that even with the fame, she’s still the same down-to-earth athlete who gets just as excited about a cheap drink deal as she does about sinking a game-winning three. And if this dynamic with Lexie Hull continues, we might just get even more hilarious content from these two.
So, Caitlin Clark, next time you hit a drive-thru, maybe try a full disguise—or just embrace the fact that, like it or not, you’re officially a basketball icon now. Just ask the guy at the window.
