‘Closest they’ll get to an IPL title’ – Twitter glitch turns RCB emoji into CSK jersey
A Twitter glitch that is making RCB’s IPL emoji appear as CSK’s yellow jersey has left fans amused, triggering a meme-fest on social media.
Last year, Twitter launched emojis and hashtags for all IPL teams, a feature that restarted this week ahead of the 2021 season.
However, a technical glitch has left the RCB franchise and its fans red-faced, with the CSK yellow jersey appearing next to their hashtags, instead of the red-and-gold hue of the Bangalore-based side.
It wasn’t long before the mistake was realised, kickstarting a spate of memes on social media, especially between the followers of the two teams who’ve had a long history of cricketing rivalry.
The teams’ social media handles, too, joined in the fun – RCB tweeted: “Hey
@Twitter, @TwitterIndia, looks like you need better tech engineers. Bengaluru is the right place to start hiring. #WhatsWithYourEmojis”, while Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, too, brought out their humour as well.
Hey @Twitter @TwitterIndia, looks like you need better tech engineers. Bengaluru is the right place to start hiring. #WhatsWithYourEmojis
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) April 3, 2021
.@Twitter Right n😉w! #WhistlePodu #Yellove #PlayBold #RCB pic.twitter.com/RaZdIRxqnq
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 3, 2021
Unsurprisingly, some of the memes revolved around RCB’s trophy-less run in IPL so far.
You’re right, your boys do suit yellow 😉 #Playbold #Yellove https://t.co/1iqXCotcLY pic.twitter.com/GJmr2IKQau
— Kate Cross (@katecross16) April 3, 2021
🤣🤣🤣
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) April 3, 2021
https://t.co/OkkU3DbTsC pic.twitter.com/XaxICCcny3
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 3, 2021
Had to see it for myself. RCB really leaving no stone unturned to make 2021 their year. 👌🏽 pic.twitter.com/fGZxzHJcZb
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) April 3, 2021
After seeing csk emoji on #RCB and #PlayBold tags
RCB fans: pic.twitter.com/ETpqpB8XsO— Sir Bumraaah! (@Ibleed_sarcasm) April 3, 2021
RCB fans, too, turned it around, taking a dig at CSK’s controversial past that saw them suspended for two seasons.
Hey @Twitter @TwitterIndia please FIX the emoji glitch asap, if needed take help from @ChennaiIPL. They are good at fixing.
(No Pun intended)#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2021
— Namma Team RCB Official (@nammateamrcb) April 3, 2021
Twitter hashtag #PlayBold comes with CSK jersey because the tagline suits them more than RCB.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 3, 2021
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