When the WNBA Became a Sex Toy Target Zone
Imagine you're playing in the fourth quarter of a tight WNBA game, the score is neck‑and‑neck, and suddenly… smack!—a neon green dildo lands smack dab on the court. Cue disruption, disbelief, and a real moment of “Are you kidding me?” at the Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries game. The object bounced off the court before officials scooped it up—with video replay quickly going viral.
Less than 72 hours later, during a follow‑up game in Chicago, round two—another sex toy appeared mid‑game under the basket. It, too, was promptly whisked away.
😂 Players React: Laughter, Outrage, and Leadership
On one hand, some players chose humor: Angel Reese and others joked about the so‑called "mean green" trend, teasing teammates on social media as the absurd saga continued.
But make no mistake—other reactions were sharply serious. Elizabeth Williams called the stunts “super disrespectful” and “immature”; Sophie Cunningham warned bluntly: “Stop throwing d***s on the court… you’re going to hurt one of us”; and Isabelle Harrison pleaded for better security, saying, “Arena security?! Hello?? ... Throwing ANYTHING on the court is so dangerous.”
🚨 WNBA Ferries Zero Tolerance
The league has been crystal clear: if you toss anything onto the court, expect instant ejection, a minimum one‑year ban, and possible legal prosecution. The first offender in Atlanta was arrested.
😆 But Why Is This Happening?
It’s tempting to chalk it all up to immature hijinks or meme culture run wild. The fan antics have spread across media and social platforms, turning courts into accidental stages for juvenile pranks. But the reality? These incidents verge on workplace harassment—players are professionals on the job, not targets of cheap shots or contagious jokes.
📣 Enough Is Enough
Jokes on social media don’t give the fan a free pass off the hook. Even if some players laugh it off, the bottom line is this:
It's dangerous—bouncing objects can cause real injuries.
It's harassing—unwanted actions in a professional setting are unacceptable.
It shouldn't be normalized just because it’s “viral.”
At the end of the day, WNBA players deserve respect, not serve‑side targets for lurid memes or stunt culture.
🧭 Final Thoughts: No One Deserves This at Work
A sex toy tossed during professional play? It reads like a punchline, but it’s a serious breach of workplace safety and respect. The WNBA’s response is right: eject, ban, and prosecute. And you know what? Players shouldn’t have to shrug off indignities just to keep doing their job.
No one—regardless of gender or sport—deserves this kind of treatment at work. It shouldn’t be funny or normalized. It needs to stop.
