Seahawks player gives ref big ol' hug and gets a penalty in return
Earl Thomas is simply a man. And like every man, sometimes he needs a little love. So the Seattle Seahawks safety gave side judge Alex Kemp a big hug after returning a fumble for a touchdown.
And what did Thomas get in return? A penalty flag.
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Look at the indifference with which Kemp throws the flag, hitting the Seahawks with a 15-yard penalty in their game Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Someone give the ref a cup of cocoa to warm his cold, dead heart.
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Don't worry, Earl. We're sure there are plenty of fans in Seattle who would love to give you a hug.
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Keith Wagstaff is an assistant editor at Mashable and a terrible Settlers of Catan player. He has written for TIME, The Wall Street Journal Magazine, NBC News, The Village Voice, VICE, GQ and New York Magazine, among many other reputable and not-so-reputable publications. After nearly a decade in New York City, he now lives in his native Los Angeles.
