Twitter killed Vine, leaving millions wondering what they’re going to do it for now.
The social media platform that allows users to post six-second videos for all their followers still will exist online, but Twitter announced Thursday that it would discontinue the Vine app. But even though it was a time for mourning, it also allowed internet users everywhere to reflect on their favorite Vines, and with plenty of sports-related clips, we decided to share some of ours.
First, the Midwest Junior Hockey League gave the world this gem featuring a player clothes-lining himself with his own stick.
There was that time then-Charlotte Hornets guard Gerald Henderson nailed an unsuspecting woman in the face with a basketball.
And that time LeBron James got nailed in the face with a basketball.
Way to go, Paul.
Hey, Pete Rose.
Hey, Lance Stephenson.
Who could ever forget this young Miami Marlins fan with some, um, interesting dance moves?
That time Chris Bosh didn’t want the shower turned off.
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins won a game once and was pretty pumped about it.
Josh Donaldson showed the world he could count to four after the Toronto Blue Jays made it to the 2015 postseason.
“Guys being dudes.” — Boston College football coach and Vine star Steve Addazio.
And last, but certainly not least, we present you with “LeBron James kid.”
Vine had a good run, but it probably won’t be too long before a new social media platforms swoop in and replaces them. But until then, we’ll leave you with some wise parting words from former running back Marshawn Lynch.
