This is a beef about beer. But it's really a story about social media and the unscripted moments that catch fire online, then gain a life of their own.*
During his Cleveland Cavaliers' romp over the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Playoffs on Monday, James was fouled on a breakaway. His momentum carried him out of bounds — where he jokingly grabbed a beer from a vendor and pretended to take a sip.*
The beer happened to be a Dortmunder Gold, made by Cleveland's Great Lakes Brewing Company. Photos of the spontaneous comedic moment were shared far and wide on social media.* Read more...