The Indiana Fever may have just broken the internet—or at least the part of it occupied by their devoted fanbase. The franchise sent out a survey that some fans are calling “strange,” others “nerve-wracking,” and a few “downright nightmare-inducing.” One particularly peculiar question had the WNBA world spiraling:
“How would your likelihood of attending a Fever game next season change if Caitlin Clark was not playing?”
Cue the collective gasp of every Fever fan clutching their Clark jerseys.
A Fever of Speculation
The survey, which landed in fans’ inboxes via the Fever’s official newsletter, seemed innocuous enough at first—until it threw in some hypothetical what-ifs that felt more like psychological warfare than casual market research.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) summed up the sentiment perfectly:
“Don’t threaten me with these nightmare scenarios!”
Another user shared their own existential dread:
“Filled out a survey from the Indiana Fever, and 2 of the questions were basically: ‘Will you still be a fan of the Fever if Caitlin Clark doesn’t play here?’ And while the answer is YES for me, it kind of makes me nervous because why are they putting that in a survey?!?!”
Adding to the hilarity, a grammar error in the survey—“to what extend” instead of “extent”—led some skeptics to question its authenticity. One fan sniffed out the odd phrasing like a hawk:
“Kinda looks fake. Not to be the grammar police, but ‘to what extend’ is just fishy.”
But alas, other fans quickly verified the survey’s legitimacy.
“Was not fake. Sent from the same Fever email that sends newsletters and ticket info. Survey was much longer than this,” one diligent respondent clarified.
Caitlin Clark’s Magnetic Effect
The Fever’s fans aren’t panicking for no reason—Caitlin Clark has been nothing short of a revelation for the team and the league. Last season, the Fever smashed attendance records, averaging an eye-popping 17,036 fans per game—a whopping 4,000 more than the next-best team, the New York Liberty.
And let’s not forget Clark’s magic on the screen. Of the 23 WNBA games that drew over one million viewers last season, 20 featured the Fever. Clark’s presence isn’t just a game-changer; it’s a ratings bonanza.
Jones-ing for More Talent?
As if the Fever weren’t already stealing headlines, whispers of a potential blockbuster free-agent move are heating up. Three-time All-Star Brionna Jones has been linked to Indiana, with ESPN’s Michael Voepel speculating she could reunite with her former coach, Stephanie White.
“Perhaps the 29-year-old could reunite with her coach with the Sun the past two years, Stephanie White, in Indiana,” Voepel noted.
With Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston still on rookie deals, the Fever are in an enviable position to make a splash in free agency. Adding Jones could elevate Indiana from “must-watch” to “unstoppable.”
Survey Says: Chaos and Comedy
For now, the Fever’s fanbase is left debating whether the survey was an innocent attempt to gauge loyalty or a cruel teaser of alternate realities. Either way, it’s clear the Fever know how to keep their audience engaged—even if that means giving them a mini heart attack.
Let’s just hope the Fever’s next survey asks something less terrifying, like, “How would you like your popcorn salted?” Because if there’s one thing Indiana fans don’t need, it’s another Caitlin Clark hypothetical.