WNBA delivers denial of Sophie Cunningham's pointing meme
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WNBA delivers denial of Sophie Cunningham's pointing meme
The league isn't having it with the Fever star's signature move.
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PrimaryWNBA union has money problem with viral Sophie Cunningham meme
Sophie Cunningham pointing at DeWanna Bonner has become one of the most recognizable images in the sports world in recent weeks.
Publisher:WNBA Players Union Bars Partner Brands From Monetizing Sophie Cunningham's Viral DeWanna Bonner Gesture
The June 22 matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury produced a highlight that has since become one of the most-shared memes worldwide. It involves Sophie Cunningham pointing her finger towards DeWanna Bonner for a few seconds, a pose that has since become a debate about copyright and licensing in the WNBA.
Publisher:Sophie Cunningham’s viral point faces new obstacle from WNBA player union
Sophie Cunningham’s controversial pointing gesture has been one of the most viral visuals to come out of the WNBA, but don’t expect it to be on any T-shirts or cups any time soon. Cunningham pointed at DeWanna Bonner during a heated altercation when the Indiana Fever played the Phoenix Mercury, and the image quickly circulated across the internet.
Publisher:"Be Girly if You Want": Sophie Cunningham Shares Inspiring Message Amid WNBPA's Ruling on Her Viral DeWanna Bonner Gesture
Everybody may have loved the viral Sophie Cunningham pointing meme, but the WNBA Players Association does not. For Cunningham, however, that has done nothing to dim the personality behind the gesture.
Publisher:Why the WNBA won’t promote, monetize Sophie Cunningham’s viral point
The WNBA Players Association is reportedly "prohibiting licensees" from using Sophie Cunningham's viral pointing meme.
Publisher:‘Unserious League’ — WNBA World Reacts As Players’ Union Blocks Licensees From Using ‘Derogatory’ Sophie Cunningham Meme
The WNBA Players’ Association is reportedly preventing licensed companies from using Sophie Cunningham’s viral pointing gesture. Since the Indiana Fever star’s gesture was mocking Phoenix Mercury veteran DeWanna Bonner, the WNBA Players’ Association is considering it “derogatory.
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