Some people dodge traffic. Ja’Marr Chase? He dodges hugs. In a now-viral street clip, the Cincinnati Bengals star was spotted in New York City when a woman approached him and went in for what looked like a hug or at least some kind of physical interaction. But Ja’Marr? He wasn’t having any of it.
Fans are calling it ‘classic hug rejection’ and yes, the memes are wildIn one swift, smooth motion, Chase leaned in for a side hug and delivered a silent but deadly curve that has since exploded all over X (formerly Twitter). No drama, no words, just a clean "no thanks" that fans are calling it sneaky
Once the video hit social media, the reactions came flying in like Bengals deep balls. Fans didn’t hold back.
People are split between laughing at the awkwardness and applauding his casual boundary-setting. The video has already sparked memes, slowed-down edits, and play-by-play breakdowns like it was Sunday Night Football.
Some folks are calling the girl his side chic. Others are calling it sneaky. One thing’s for sure: Chase wasn’t rude with his words because he didn’t use any. That’s part of why the moment hit so hard online. It was silent. It was subtle. It was elite coverage.
While some fans feel for the girl in the video (“She walked in with confidence 😭”), most are defending Chase’s reaction.
But for real, who even was that girl? That’s the question burning up the comments. She walks up with total confidence like they know each other but the way Ja’Marr hit that sidestep? Yeah, not exactly “old friends” energy.
The whole moment was awkward in that secondhand embarrassment kind of way. No words, no smile, just a step back and an invisible “nah.” Fans were like, “Wait… does he know her?” or “Was this a fan moment gone wrong?”
Whether it was a misunderstanding, a bold move, or just bad timing, the vibe was off. But one thing’s clear, Ja’Marr handled it with elite-level chill. No drama. No scene. Just smooth avoidance with footwork that belongs on a highlight reel.
Moral of the story? If you spot Ja’Marr Chase in the wild, maybe keep it cool and go with a wave. Because surprise hugs? Yeah… he’s dodging those like cornerbacks on game day.
Also read - Brandon Aiyuk exposes 49ers’ betrayal during injury: “They wanted to trade me on Percs”
Fans are calling it ‘classic hug rejection’ and yes, the memes are wildIn one swift, smooth motion, Chase leaned in for a side hug and delivered a silent but deadly curve that has since exploded all over X (formerly Twitter). No drama, no words, just a clean "no thanks" that fans are calling it sneaky
Ja'Marr Chase has NO TIME for Laquisha
— Polymarket Football (@PolymarketBlitz) June 24, 2025
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Once the video hit social media, the reactions came flying in like Bengals deep balls. Fans didn’t hold back.
People are split between laughing at the awkwardness and applauding his casual boundary-setting. The video has already sparked memes, slowed-down edits, and play-by-play breakdowns like it was Sunday Night Football.
Some folks are calling the girl his side chic. Others are calling it sneaky. One thing’s for sure: Chase wasn’t rude with his words because he didn’t use any. That’s part of why the moment hit so hard online. It was silent. It was subtle. It was elite coverage.
While some fans feel for the girl in the video (“She walked in with confidence 😭”), most are defending Chase’s reaction.
But for real, who even was that girl? That’s the question burning up the comments. She walks up with total confidence like they know each other but the way Ja’Marr hit that sidestep? Yeah, not exactly “old friends” energy.
The whole moment was awkward in that secondhand embarrassment kind of way. No words, no smile, just a step back and an invisible “nah.” Fans were like, “Wait… does he know her?” or “Was this a fan moment gone wrong?”
Whether it was a misunderstanding, a bold move, or just bad timing, the vibe was off. But one thing’s clear, Ja’Marr handled it with elite-level chill. No drama. No scene. Just smooth avoidance with footwork that belongs on a highlight reel.
Moral of the story? If you spot Ja’Marr Chase in the wild, maybe keep it cool and go with a wave. Because surprise hugs? Yeah… he’s dodging those like cornerbacks on game day.
Also read - Brandon Aiyuk exposes 49ers’ betrayal during injury: “They wanted to trade me on Percs”
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