Who needs to cut up watermelon when you can eat it whole?
The big story coming out of Saturday’s Big Bash League Australian cricket match between the Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars had nothing to do with cricket and everything to do with watermelon — yes, you read that right.
Mitchell Schibeci, a young fan in attendance, attempted to eat an entire watermelon, including the rind.
Boy at cricket eating watermelon #bbl05 #watermelonboy https://t.co/4hK6nvHG49
— Patrick Avenelllllllllll (@Patrickavenell) January 2, 2016
He came up a bit short, but he managed to become an Internet sensation along the way.
@tensporttv He did start young #watermelonboy #BBL05 #BBL pic.twitter.com/PDxeLiVMh0
— Ron (@Ron_Boll) January 2, 2016
@tensporttv #watermelonboy pic.twitter.com/PRv1sUiR7w
— Josh Moore (@moore_j89) January 2, 2016
@tensporttv #WatermelonBoy transport home #WBBL01 pic.twitter.com/T937pA83Vw
— CrazyCatLady-1612-7🐱슈가 🍊🥢🪷 fan account (@DenTay1612) January 2, 2016
Dear #watermelonboy you have inspired me to go to my local green grocer to get me some @tensporttv pic.twitter.com/PJEVmmUhRM
— Daniel Brewer 🎙 (@danbrewerradio) January 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/theschibecsta/status/683234334241767424/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Schibeci explained why he felt compelled to do such a thing during an appearance on Australia’s “The Today Show.”
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Well, he certainly got noticed.
