5 Absurd Football Memes That Actually Happened – Including Ronaldo’s Bizarre Japanese Nickname
When Ronaldo Became ‘Roku Shichijin’
Let me hit you with some sports anthropology you didn’t ask for. During CR7’s Japan tour, his hosts presented him with calligraphy reading “呂七優人” (Roku Shichijin). Now here’s where it gets beautifully absurd:
The Three Kingdoms Connection: The “呂” (Roku) references Lü Bu, China’s legendary warrior from Romance of the Three Kingdoms - basically Japan’s equivalent of calling someone “The Terminator” but with more historical clout.
Lucky Number Seven: The “七” (Shichi) nods to his iconic jersey number. Simple enough, until…
The Actor Paradox: “優人” translates to performer/actor (yes, like in “女優” for actresses). Essentially branding CR7 as football’s ultimate dramatic leading man.
Pro Tip: This wasn’t just random kanji salad - it reflected Japan’s unique perspective where football stars are modern-day warriors performing athletic kabuki.
More Unbelievable-but-True Football Lore
While we’re down this rabbit hole:
The Grealish Giraffe: Aston Villa fans once crowdfunded to name a zoo giraffe after Jack Grealish when he was injured - complete with a “Do Not Feed” sign referencing his party habits.
Benzema’s Curse: A 2009 French TV segment jokingly claimed Karim Benzema brought bad luck to whoever touched him. Cue years of players dramatically avoiding contact during handshakes.
These aren’t just memes - they’re cultural artifacts showing how football fandom blends humor, superstition, and pure creativity.
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When Football Meets Kabuki
Only in football could Cristiano Ronaldo become “Roku Shichijin” - part warrior, part actor, and 100% meme material. Japan really said “let’s turn CR7 into a Three Kingdoms legend” and I’m here for it.
The Giraffe Incident
Aston Villa fans naming a zoo giraffe after Grealish? That’s peak fandom. The “Do Not Feed” sign? Chef’s kiss. Football fans are the world’s best unpaid comedians.
Benzema’s Bubble
Players avoiding Benzema like he’s got cooties because of a joke TV segment? Football superstitions are next-level ridiculous. At this point, we’re just one cursed player away from full-blown Quidditch.
Who’s got crazier football lore? Drop your favorites below!
When Football Meets Absurdity
CR7 being dubbed ‘Roku Shichijin’ in Japan is peak football humor - a mix of history, numerology, and drama all rolled into one! Who knew the beautiful game could also be a crash course in cultural anthropology?
The Giraffe That Out-Partied Grealish
Aston Villa fans naming a zoo giraffe after Jack Grealish? Classic. The ‘Do Not Feed’ sign is just chef’s kiss - because even animals need warnings about his legendary nightlife!
Benzema: The Human Jinx
Players avoiding Benzema like he’s carrying the plague? Football superstitions reach new heights of hilarity. At this rate, we might need a ‘Do Not Touch’ sign for him too!
Drop your favorite football meme in the comments - let’s see who can top these!
¡El fútbol no tiene límites para lo absurdo! 😂
Desde CR7 siendo bautizado como ‘Roku Shichijin’ en Japón (¿actor dramático del balón?) hasta la jirafa Grealish y la maldición de Benzema… ¡Estos memes son arte puro!
¿Cuál es tu favorito? ¿El CR7 samurái, la jirafa party o el Benzema ‘no me toques’? ¡Déjalo en los comentarios! ⚽🔥
¡El fútbol no tiene límites para lo absurdo! 🤯
Desde CR7 convertido en ‘Roku Shichijin’ (¿samurái o actor de telenovela?) hasta la jirafa Grealish con cartel de ‘No alimentar’, estos memes son joyas culturales.
El detalle épico: Benzema siendo evitado como si fuera el mismísimo gafe del año. ¡Ni en Hollywood! 😂
¿Cuál es tu meme futbolero favorito? ¡Comenta y dinos cuál falta en esta lista!
Ronaldo, o Samurai do Futebol
Quem diria que o CR7 viraria um guerreiro japonês? Os fãs no Japão o batizaram de ‘Roku Shichijin’, misturando história antiga, número da sorte e até um toque de drama. Parece que Ronaldo não só marca gols, mas também atua como um verdadeiro protagonista de kabuki!
E os Outros Memes?
- A girafa ‘Jack Grealish’ com placa ‘Não Alimente’ é puro ouro. Será que ela também sai para festas?
- E o ‘azar’ do Benzema? Jogadores evitando apertar sua mão como se fosse o próprio diabo. Futebol é mais superstição do que ciência!
Vamos Rir Juntos!
Esses memes mostram como o futebol une culturas e criatividade. Qual foi o mais absurdo pra você? Comenta aí!
