On Thursday Night Football’s postgame show, Fox Sports host Charissa Thompson shared her offseason plans following the Los Angeles Rams’ victory over the New Orleans Saints.
As the crew delved into casual banter, Thompson casually revealed, “For those of you guys that don’t know, I’ll be spending the offseason at the ranch.”
Quick to seize the comedic opportunity, her co-host Ryan Fitzpatrick playfully remarked that she’d need a dairy pail for her ranch duties—specifically for milking cows. Thompson, never one to miss a beat, delivered a punchline that left the set in stitches, stating, “I’ve got nipples. Can you milk me, Greg?”
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A line borrowed from the iconic movie Meet The Parents.
Cue the collective laughter from the set, as the crew probably wondered if they accidentally stumbled into the wrong sitcom taping.
However, not everyone was in on the joke.
Ex-NFL CB, Richard Sherman, the man who’s used to breaking up passes, not awkward movie references looked stunned. His reaction registered more on the side of shock than amusement.
Perhaps Sherman was hoping for a breakdown of the game, not an unexpected comedic twist.
For NFL enthusiasts unfamiliar with the dialogue from “Meet The Parents,” similar to Richard Sherman, let’s provide some background:
This quote is from Jack Byrnes, portrayed by Robert De Niro, in the movie Meet the Parents (2000), directed by Jay Roach.
In the film, Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) is apprehensive about meeting his fiancée’s parents, particularly the disapproving father-in-law.
One dinner conversation revolves around Greg sharing a peculiar story about milking a cat.
When Greg mentions that anything with nipples can be milked, Jack amusingly interjects with, “I have nipples, Greg. Can you milk me?”
Talking about the Rams versus Saints game on Thursday, Los Angeles secured a crucial 30-22 victory over New Orleans, positioning themselves for a playoff spot.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford played a pivotal role, amassing 328 passing yards and delivering two touchdown passes.
Running back Kyren Williams contributed significantly with 104 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Wide receiver Puka Nacua had a standout performance, achieving a career-high 164 receiving yards.
Additionally, Demarcus Robinson added 82 receiving yards along with a touchdown.
With this win, the Rams find themselves above a .500 record for the first time since Week 1.
