What Are Friends For?
The last thing you want is for a mistake to detract from your post-game win picture. But after Middlesbrough defeated Sunderland in 2016, that is precisely what took place. Adam Clayton, their midfielder, made a small error just before the photographer took this picture. Fortunately, we can thank his companion to his right for pointing out what was happening at this precise moment in time.
What Are Friends For?
Unfortunately for Clayton, his friend did not warn him beforehand; instead, he simply pointed and laughed as the photo was being taken. Overall though, it made for a funny picture.
When You’re An Athlete Someone Is Always Watching
Jenifer Benitez, a Spanish diver, was having a very ordinary Olympics in 2008 before her blunder. She was coming off a dive and attempted to change her swimwear, which would typically be OK. There was, however, a camera above her that caught a short slide. It didn’t last long, but it was noticeable enough for people to notice and eventually put it online, where we still talk about it now.
When You’re An Athlete Someone Is Always Watching
The fact that she didn’t move forward after this dive, however, might be the worst aspect. If not fully worth it, at least that would have made the whole thing more tolerable.
