This is probably the best pun in NFL draft history. Let me explain.
Shawne ‘Lights Out’ Merriman announces Forrest *Lamp* pick as lights literally go out
Here’s an amazing sports pun, whether it was intentional or not.
Former Chargers star linebacker Shawne Merriman’s nickname is “Lights Out.” New Chargers offensive line draftee Forrest Lamp’s last name is, indeed, like a lamp.
Merriman went to the draft stage on Friday night in Philadelphia, tasked with announcing his former team’s selection of Lamp, 38th overall.
Then, with the help of some good event planners, the Lamp pick literally went lights out.
It took me a few seconds to get it, but I love this. It’s perfect. I’m not positive it was done intentionally, but I hope it was, and regardless, the end result is Lights Out picking Lamp and then the lights on the proverbial lamp literally going out.
It’s wonderful.
Lamp was an excellent college player at Western Kentucky. He’s a powerful, athletic offensive linemen. It’s our hope that he has a good career and earns a product endorsement deal to shill lamps:
If you’re a big-box store trying to sell lamps it’s very difficult to market them effectively. I just did a rough count and there are nine lamps in my house right now — and I don’t know the brand of any of them.
So, instead of marketing one specific lamp, Forrest Lamp markets EVERY LAMP! He becomes the trusted name in task and soft lighting. Here, I’ll even give them the first ad free.
“I’m NFL offensive lineman Forrest Lamp [football players crash into each other]. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about football it’s that the biggest danger is being in the dark [QB gets sacked]. Know how I stop that happening? Hard work, dedication and lamps [snaps finger, light turns on]. So get one! [text: Lamps, lighting the way]”
Let’s do it.
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