Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne is a legendary Lothario. Think Derek Jeter, but smarmier. So when it was reported he spent the night with a brassiere mogul WHILE in England to try and reconcile with ex-fiancee Elizabeth Hurley (yes THAT Elizabeth Hurley) The Sun newspaper took it on themselves to write the best headline ever.
Newspaper may have overdone it on this cricket headline
Can a headline jump the shark? This one may have.
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
After more revelations about Shane Warne and bra queen Michelle Mone, our headline of the day goes to... pic.twitter.com/QBx0kxzUYw
— The Sun (@TheSunNewspaper) February 24, 2014 Let’s break it down into its components:
“OVER THE SHOULDER BOWLER”
Yes, that is traditionally how cricket is played. We’re right with you.
“BOWLS OVER”
Accepted vernacular for woos. We remain on board.
“AN OVER THE SHOULDER BOULDER HOLDER”
Alright, you’re losing us a touch here. We get what you’re saying, breasts are boulders, bras are holders. OK, let’s see how this ends up.
“MOULDER”
Ah, We get it! She moulds the boulder holders. Well done Sun. It took us a little time to work this one out, and our minds went one place initially.
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