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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Anton Arandia

Sophie Cunningham's 22-Second 'Pointing' Gesture Explained: 'It Was Pissing Her Off and I Cant Help Myself'

Cunningham's silent finger point had become one of the biggest sports memes of 2026. (Credit: John Mac/Wikimedia Commons)

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunninghamhas finally explained the story behind her now-viral 22-second pointing gesture, which became one of the biggest WNBA memes of the year.

The unusual moment occurred during the Fever's victory over the Phoenix Mercury on 22 June, when Cunningham silently pointed at Mercury veteran DeWanna Bonner for more than 20 seconds without saying a word. The clip quickly spread across social media, inspiring countless memes and leaving many fans wondering what had prompted the bizarre exchange. Cunningham has now revealed that irritating Bonner was exactly the point.

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