LONDON -- One of them is Super Bowl XLIX's Most Valuable Player. The other is a political correspondent for ITV in the UK.
Twitter users got a bit confused between Tom Brady, the New England Patriots' quarterback, and Tom Bradby, a journalist with ITV, following the big game on Sunday. And we're not just talking about Twitter users in the UK.
Bradby, who has worked as ITV's political editor for a decade, received a lot of love -- and initially seemed pleased to be mistaken for the player.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MOST HANDSOME & TALENTED QUARTER BACK IN NFL HISTORY @tombradby , YOUR'E MY HERO— Aidan Blake (@AyeBlayBlay) February 2, 2015
Apparently, the consensus is I played really well last night. Thanks to my fans for all their tweets.— tom bradby (@tombradby) February 2, 2015
After less friendly messages started flooding his timeline, however, he tweeted at Brady's supermodel wife Gisele Bündchen for help clearing up the issue.
The @packers played a good game. To bad @tombradby is such a loser.— Pat Delaney (@patd67) February 2, 2015
But, in the nicest possible way @giseleofficial, is there any chance you can lure your husband onto Twitter so he can cop the abuse himself!— tom bradby (@tombradby) February 2, 2015
Though the back of Brady's jersey helpfully has the correct spelling of his last name, it didn't stem the torrent of tweets Bradby suffered for several hours.
Tom Bradby eventually started responding.
Go right ahead @MaddiganMatthew you are making my day.— tom bradby (@tombradby) February 2, 2015
He then suggested switching places with Brady.
Alternatively, I could come to an agreement; I'll deal with his abuse if he deals with mine.— tom bradby (@tombradby) February 2, 2015
Finally, Bradby clarified he wasn't involved in #DeflateGate, either.
And for the record, I have never deflated any balls.— tom bradby (@tombradby) February 2, 2015
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