Sophie Cunningham's pointing gesture becomes a popular WNBA meme
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:39 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever gained online attention for a moment during a game against the Phoenix Mercury on June 22, 2026. After a technical foul was assigned to Fever player Caitlin Clark, Cunningham pointed at Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner, questioning the referees about the lack of a penalty against Bonner. The moment captured on camera quickly turned into a viral meme shared widely across social media platforms. Cunningham commented on her gesture, describing it as 'the stupidest thing' she had done but acknowledged its humorous impact. The meme reflects a trend of using her gesture to call out unacceptable behavior humorously in various contexts.
- •Cunningham pointed at Bonner after a technical foul was called.
- •The incident occurred during a June 22, 2026, game.
- •The pointing became a viral meme, spreading on social media.
- •Cunningham later commented on her gesture in a podcast.
- •The meme is used as a humorous reaction to various behaviors.
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — What Is The 'Sophie Cunningham Pointing' Meme? The Viral WNBA Moment Becoming One Of 2026's Biggest Sports Memes Explained
"WNBA player and Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is getting plastered around the internet over the last few days for her "point" moment. Here's what went down and how it's being used online.
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