Cryptocurrency enthusiasts allegedly plotted to launch sex toy disruptions during WNBA matches.
In an unusual intersection of cryptocurrency marketing and professional sports, an anonymous collective of crypto traders and enthusiasts known as Green Dildo Coin has taken the spotlight for orchestrating a series of provocative stunts at WNBA games. The group, responsible for the meme cryptocurrency with a humorous, phallic-shaped branding, has admitted to throwing neon green sex toys onto WNBA courts during games as part of a coordinated guerrilla marketing campaign.
The group's motivation behind these stunts is twofold. On one hand, they aim to generate shock-value publicity and increase the coin's visibility within the crypto community. On the other, they seek to protest what they perceive as a community overrun by scammers and influencer-driven schemes, aiming to reclaim humor in the crypto space.
The stunts, however, have not been met with universal approval. Critics have described the acts as misogynistic and infantile, with players, fans, and the public expressing their disapproval. The WNBA has responded by working with arena personnel to identify culprits and "ensure appropriate action is taken." However, the league's statement on Thursday made no mention of plans to address or prevent future incidents.
In a report by USA Today, an unnamed spokesman for Green Dildo Coin admitted to orchestrating some of the incidents involving sex toys being thrown at WNBA games. The spokesman also stated that moving forward, the pranks would be "a lot lighter" and "a lot more tasteful." Unfortunately, the source did not provide any details about the nature of the future pranks planned by the cryptocurrency group.
The incidents have led to at least two arrests, including an 18-year-old man arrested for throwing a sex toy at a Phoenix Mercury game, which hit another fan. The fan at the game was accompanied by his young niece, adding to the outrage over the stunts.
Despite the controversy, the Green Dildo Coin group maintains that their actions are a "prank" and a protest against crypto community issues, not explicitly as hate toward women's sports. However, it is clear that the group's tactics have divided public opinion sharply.
It is important to note that Delbert Carter, who has been linked to the cryptocurrency group, is not part of it, according to the group's spokesman. This clarification comes after initial reports suggested a connection between Carter and the group.
As the WNBA continues to grapple with these disruptions, it remains unclear what actions, if any, will be taken against the culprits once identified. The league's statement did not specify any potential punishments, leaving many wondering how they will address this unusual situation moving forward.
The group behind the Green Dildo Coin, responsible for disruptive stunts at WNBA games, aims to generate publicity for their cryptocurrency and protest perceived scammers in the crypto community, while also seeking to inject humor into the space. However, the pranks have been met with criticism and outrage, leading to at least two arrests and leaving the WNBA to decide on appropriate actions against the culprits.
