Sports fans love a good beard, so when Greg Jennings told all of Twitter on Tuesday day that his wife forced him to shave his, fans of the Vikings wide receiver went nuts.
To Jennings credit, he has been preparing Twitter for this prank for quite a while, showing off his bearded progress slowly and proudly.
Sports fans and beard enthusiasts couldn’t get enough of it, but thought they had to when Jennings tweeted:
How about @NicoleLJennings wakes me up this morning reminding me that it's spring cleaning time (i.e. beard shaving day.) Pics soon to come.
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) April 1, 2014
Lord knows I was hoping she would forget. *Puts on a fake smile as she walks by.*
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) April 1, 2014
I had to give up the fight. RT @BeeHeintzSKOL: @GregJennings @NicoleLJennings Bummer. That beard was just picking up steam. @gregsbeard15
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) April 1, 2014
Greg Jennings didn’t stop there. He tried to get full sympathy for his fallen hair.
I had to give up the fight. RT @BeeHeintzSKOL: @GregJennings @NicoleLJennings Bummer. That beard was just picking up steam. @gregsbeard15
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) April 1, 2014
My face is all cold. See, this beardless face isn't going to work.
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) April 1, 2014
Jennings’ Twitter followers fell hook line and sinker for his April Fools’ prank. Reactions were varied, but a majority were sad to see the beard go.
@GregJennings There's only one reasonable solution. Tell the wife ZZ Top asked you to join the band and that a beard is required.
— M. Amsterdam (@emmdee22) April 1, 2014
@GregJennings turned in the man card?
— Justin B (@TheCountRavioli) April 1, 2014
@GregJennings Shoulda saved the clippings … coulda made quite the comfy scarf
— Onebar (@Matt_Falk) April 1, 2014
After the damage was done and Jennings knew a nation was mourning the loss of his once glorious face sweater, he admitted to his trickery.
#AprilFools!!! Oh don't tell me you thought it was over? Oh no, the #Beard is still strong and mighty! pic.twitter.com/xm0bYjjqPH
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) April 1, 2014
With that Twitter breathed a sigh of relief and a number of “Long live the beard!” tweets.
Jennings played his first year in Minnesota last season and caught 68 passes for 804 yards. The Vikings were hoping he would bring in at least 1,000 yards and help create a more dynamic air attack.
Now the Viking hope a fully bearded Greg Jennings will bounce back in 2014. The team should be drafting a new quarterback to lead the charge, and need Jennings to show why he is being paid like a top flight wide out.
[Photo Credit: Jeff Kern]
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