Indianapolis Colts cornerback Darius Butler was somehow mistaken for New England Patriots cornerback (and Super Bowl XLIX hero) Malcolm Butler on Twitter Sunday night, leading some fans to send him messages congratulating him on his big play.
It would seem that the fans missed several clues that might have tipped them off to the fact that Darius was not the man they were looking for. For starters, the profile for Darius Butler's Twitter account clearly says he plays for the Indianapolis Colts, and the profile photo shows a picture of him in a Colts jersey. The most obvious clue, however, would have to be his Twitter handle itself, which is @DariusJButler, with no reference to Malcolm whatsoever.
However, Darius Butler didn't let the case of mistaken identity get him upset. In fact, based on his responses to some of the messages, he actually had a lot of fun with it, even going so far as to agree with one fan who thought he should have won the Super Bowl MVP over Tom Brady.
By the way, Malcolm Butler's Twitter handle is @Mac_BZ.
H/T NYDN.
It would seem that the fans missed several clues that might have tipped them off to the fact that Darius was not the man they were looking for. For starters, the profile for Darius Butler's Twitter account clearly says he plays for the Indianapolis Colts, and the profile photo shows a picture of him in a Colts jersey. The most obvious clue, however, would have to be his Twitter handle itself, which is @DariusJButler, with no reference to Malcolm whatsoever.
However, Darius Butler didn't let the case of mistaken identity get him upset. In fact, based on his responses to some of the messages, he actually had a lot of fun with it, even going so far as to agree with one fan who thought he should have won the Super Bowl MVP over Tom Brady.
Thanks RT @YhenMacahia000: Nice catch @DariusJButler 😅😂
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) February 2, 2015
You're welcome bro RT @mikemacdonald7: @DariusJButler thank you thank you thank you#superbowlchamps
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) February 2, 2015
Im just here so I dont get finedRT @ProSportsChick: @DariusJButler YOU Sir. YOU are amazing. SO blessed to have you on our team. #PatsNation
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) February 2, 2015
Si RT @AlensChan: Superbowl MASIVO. @DariusJButler es un HÉROE. Y ni hablar @tbrady14 🏈🙌 (aprendí de NFL en 2 horas😂)
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) February 2, 2015
I been turnt for 4 hrs now lol RT @bbydoll90_reyna: Best play ever @DariusJButler @Patriots time to celebrate :)
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) February 2, 2015
Did it w/ my 👀 closed #easybutton RT @NathalyVelandia: #SuperBowlXLIX congratulations @patriots What kind of interception @DariusJButler 😍
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) February 2, 2015
Nah we shoulda let Indy win RT @orlbmun: @DariusJButler Hey man, Isn't it good to see that lombardi trophy making it's way towards ya?
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) February 2, 2015
By the way, Malcolm Butler's Twitter handle is @Mac_BZ.
H/T NYDN.
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