5 Tweets from the Rio Kayak Sofa That Will Have You in Hysterics
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the 2016 Rio Olympics have begun, kicking off with an epic catwalk strut by Gisele Bundchen. Already, the event has had its share of defining moments: From the broken leg felt ‘round the world to the best and worst uniforms of the opening ceremony, it’s clear this year won’t soon be one to forget. Just ask Leslie Jones, who is one of eight celebs repping her country HARD.
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After Sky Sports journalist Paul Kelso reported on Friday that an Olympic kayaker had capsized after hitting a couch that was trapped underwater, Olympic spokesman Mario Andrada was said to be investigating the incident, but in the meantime, the story’s star subject — the sofa, of course — quickly became infamous on Twitter, earning an unconfirmed identity in the form of a purple and blue striped sofa.
The couch has become so big, in fact, that someone created its own Twitter handle, @riokayaksofa, and we’ve gotta’ say, it’s pretty incredible.
Below, find a sampling of some of the sofa’s most shining of moments.
So there I was minding my own business. #kayaksofa
— Kayak Sofa (@riokayaksofa) August 6, 2016
The kayak sofa makes its debut in pretty epic form.
I was actually hired by the Russians to help them win #KayakSofa
— Kayak Sofa (@riokayaksofa) August 6, 2016
It isn’t long before it was bringing the drams, though, pinning its ill-fated appearance on the Russians.
Happy that @McDonalds sponsors the #Rio2016 @Olympics.Big fan of theirs.have several stale french fries and Chicken McNuggets in my cushions
— Kayak Sofa (@riokayaksofa) August 6, 2016
It took a moment to thank its supporters.
Congrats @adam_peaty on your world record swim and gold medal. I also hold a world record-for most kayaks capsized. #kayaksofa #Rio2016
— Kayak Sofa (@riokayaksofa) August 8, 2016
But was also quick to toot its own horn.
Considering a 4th party run for the #POTUS. What should my platform be? #kayaksofa #kayaksofaforprez
— Kayak Sofa (@riokayaksofa) August 6, 2016
It fact, it’s even considering a run for office.
Okay, we’re kindddd of obsessed. But don’t let the hilarity fool you: This is one dangerous couch.
Men's canoe slalom is happening today. Make sure you keep an eye out for yours truly! #kayaksofa #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/TEhfrYLTOW
— Kayak Sofa (@riokayaksofa) August 7, 2016
See what we mean?
Still, fingers crossed Kayak Sofa (or at least its Twitter account!) will keep us rolling for the entire Olympic games.
Do you believe in the legend of the kayak sofa? Tell us over @BritandCo!
(h/t Elite Daily, photo via @grebnoykanalkzn)
