A Giant Insect Landed On James Rodriguez's Arm When He Scored Against Brazil, And It Freaked Everyone Out
Most WTF moment of the World Cup so far.
The World Cup's top scorer, Colombia's James Rodriguez, scored a penalty against Brazil during his side's quarter final defeat. Eagle-eyed viewers spotted something on his arm as he celebrated.
It looks like a MASSIVE LOCUST.
Nobody can stop Rodriguez from scoring, not even giant Brazilian insects.
ESPN FC@ESPNFCFollow
Nobody can stop Rodriguez from scoring, not even giant Brazilian insects.
10:51 PM - 04 Jul 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
It landed on him before he took the penalty, and flew off shortly afterwards.
How utterly strange.
Yes a large insect did jump onto James Rodriguez' arm as he scored that penalty #rteworldcup
RTÉ Soccer@RTEsoccerFollow
Yes a large insect did jump onto James Rodriguez' arm as he scored that penalty #rteworldcup
10:53 PM - 04 Jul 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Is this normal in Brazil? It's terrifying.
Hahaha, look at the insect on James Rodriguez' arm! Crazy! #COL
El Niño Maravilla@afcantonitoFollow
Hahaha, look at the insect on James Rodriguez' arm! Crazy! #COL
10:58 PM - 04 Jul 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
WTF?
Everyone on Twitter's pretty freaked out by it.
A giant insect landed on James RodrigueZ when he celebrated his goal! #COL
Arsenal@Goonerz1886Follow
A giant insect landed on James RodrigueZ when he celebrated his goal! #COL
11:22 PM - 04 Jul 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Seen from another angle, it's still monstrous.
James Rodriguez: "Say hello to my little friend..." #grasshopper #rteworldcup
Ed Leahy@Ed_LeahyFollow
James Rodriguez: "Say hello to my little friend..." #grasshopper #rteworldcup
11:03 PM - 04 Jul 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Though I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords.
(Sadly Rodriguez' penalty was too little too late. Brazil now proceeds to the semifinals after beating Colombia 2-1.)
A Brazlian commenter tells BuzzFeed she thinks the insect is not a locust but rather a type of cricket called an esperanza, otherwise known as a katydid.
