The WNBA dildo epidemic continues, and this time, it hit a star. Literally.
Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham was unexpectedly struck by a flying dildo during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks, marking the third dildo-related incident to plague the league this month. The moment, caught on camera and now rapidly circulating across social media, has sparked outrage, ridicule, and even horniness online. But in the most shocking twist yet, Sophie Cunningham herself has responded.
Sophie Cunningham Responds: “This Did NOT Age Well”
Hours after the game, Cunningham took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a cryptic but clearly self-aware tweet:
“this did NOT age well.”
The tweet, which has since gone viral, appears to reference her August 2nd warning, when she tweeted in frustration:
“stop throwing dildos on the court… you’re going to hurt one of us.”
Fast forward four days, and the dildo prophecy fulfilled itself with Sophie as its unintended target.
Cunningham Adds on Instagram: “No Way That Thing Actually Hit Me”
In a follow-up selfie posted to her Instagram story from the Fever locker room, Cunningham addressed the incident with a dose of stunned disbelief.
“no way that thing actually hit me. I knew I shouldn’t have tweeted that.”
She appeared to be unharmed and leaned into humor, but fans and fellow players aren’t laughing.
Social Media Reacts to Cunningham’s Tweet
While some users praised Sophie’s chill and funny demeanor, others took the opportunity to express concern or crack jokes of their own:
- “LMAO! I love her!”
- “She’s funny!”
- “🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 did you get hurt Sophie lol”
- “Hope you’re ok”
- “Sophie Cunningham is my GOAT”
But the wider conversation surrounding this dildo throwing epidemic has taken a darker turn, especially among players, fans, and league officials who are fed up with it.
A Disturbing Pattern: Three Dildos, Three Cities, One Month
This incident is just the latest in an increasingly disturbing string of fan misconduct plaguing the WNBA.
July 30 – Atlanta Dream Game, College Park, GA:
A dildo was thrown onto the court in the fourth quarter of a game between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State. The object narrowly missed players and was quickly confiscated. The individual responsible was arrested, according to league officials.
August 1 – Chicago Sky Game, Chicago, IL:
Another sex toy was hurled under the hoop following a whistle during Golden State’s 73-66 win over the Chicago Sky. This time, an official simply kicked it aside before it was removed. It’s still unclear if an arrest was made.
August 4 – Indiana Fever vs. LA Sparks, Los Angeles, CA:
Cunningham became the first WNBA player to be physically struck by one of the objects mid-play. Her viral reaction has now added fuel to an already chaotic firestorm.
“This Is Sexual Harassment”: Social Media Weighs In
Cunningham’s chill response didn’t stop many on social media from calling out the obvious: This isn’t funny, it’s dangerous, degrading, and borderline criminal.
Reactions on X included:
- “This is sexual harassment.”
- “The green dildos are the new CZW airhorn.”
- “Maybe I’m the friend who’s too woke, usually I’m not, but maybe… don’t???? throw??? dildos???? at?????????? anyone??????????????????”
- “This wasn’t funny the first time someone did it, it’s even less funny now. Let the girls play.”
- “This shit is gross man. Don’t get me wrong, the WNBA is an unwatchable bore. But this is fucked up.”
- “Never wished to be a green dildo so badly in my life.”
- “This is getting out of hand.”
- “I’m telling you this makes the WNBA must watch TV”
The League Responds: Arrests, Bans, and Security Warnings
The WNBA has issued a sharp rebuke in response to the dildo chaos, emphasizing fan safety and ramping up consequences for offenders. In an official statement, the league declared:
“The safety and wellbeing of everyone in our arenas is a top priority for our league. Objects of any kind thrown onto the court or in the seating area can pose a safety risk for players, game officials, and fans. In line with WNBA Arena Security Standards, any fan who intentionally throws an object onto the court will be immediately ejected and face a minimum one year ban in addition to being subject to arrest and prosecution by local authorities.”
Security at WNBA Arenas Under Scrutiny
Despite existing no bag policies and bag checks at many WNBA arenas, players are questioning how these sex toys continue to get in and land on the floor. Sky center Elizabeth Williams blasted the behavior:
“It’s super disrespectful. I don’t really get the point of it. It’s really immature. Whoever is doing it needs to grow up.”
New York Liberty forward Isabelle Harrison echoed her concern, calling out security directly on X:
“ARENA SECURITY?! Hello?? Please do better. It’s not funny. Never was funny. Throwing ANYTHING on the court is so dangerous.”
A League at a Crossroads
The WNBA is in the midst of a cultural tipping point. Record breaking attendance, historic TV viewership, and high profile players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and A’ja Wilson have thrust the league into a new era of relevance. But the dildo throwing fiasco risks making a mockery of that momentum.
While fans debate whether this is performance art, chaos for chaos’ sake, or a bizarre form of protest, one thing is certain. It’s forcing players to endure unsafe, humiliating conditions on the court. And as Sophie Cunningham’s prophecy turned nightmare proves, no player is safe.
The question now isn’t whether the league will respond. It’s whether fans will grow up before someone gets seriously hurt.
If you attend a WNBA game and throw a dildo on the court, you will be banned for at least a year and potentially arrested. No jokes. No passes. Grow up.
