Denny Hamlin Takes a Hilarious Gibe at Truck Champ Ben Rhodes, Leaves Fans in Splits
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It looks like Denny Hamlin might have figured out a quirky way to get a feel of winning a championship – even if it’s not in his usual race series. In a playful move, he recently hit Twitter with a photo of the trophy won by Ben Rhodes in the Truck series. He cheekily scratched out Rhodes’ name and scribbled his own on it!
This witty move by Hamlin really got the fans talking and chuckling. They were left in stitches, tossing out all sorts of questions and even poking a bit of fun at Hamlin’s antics. Well, it’s Hamlin, anyway, who knows how to stir up some lighthearted banter among his followers.
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On his Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin talked about the secret to clinching a championship, saying, “You gotta just be good at Phoenix now.” He mused, “I mean, is that the new riddle to the championship? It appears that riddle works. It’s just, focus on a couple of races.” But even after figuring out the championship formula, Hamlin recently came up with a cheeky shortcut: just erase the champion’s name and replace it with your own. Looks like a little bit of editing wizardry is all it takes these days!
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He tweeted the picture, featuring the NASCAR Truck Series Cup with the caption, “New hardware just got delivered. #iamachampion,”. In a playful jab, he had overwritten Ben Rhodes’s name with his own. Fans jumped in on the fun in Hamlin’s comments section, adding to the jest.
As for Ben Rhodes, he hasn’t responded to the post yet, but fans are eagerly awaiting his comeback. After all, he didn’t just stumble into the title; he fought hard and played it smart. Why would he just hand it over, right? Meanwhile, fans are having a field day, amplifying Hamlin’s self-deprecating humor even further.
New hardware just got delivered. #iamachampion pic.twitter.com/vwYMNHrmcZ
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) December 20, 2023
Fans are playfully ribbing #11, teasing him about when his championship dreams might actually become a reality
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Denny Hamlin has been a standout in NASCAR for his consistency, but he just can’t seem to clinch the big win. This year, he didn’t even make it into the top 4. Reacting to this, fans flooded his post with tongue-in-cheek comments. Some coined the nickname “Den Rhodlin,” blending Ben Rhodes and Denny Hamlin’s names, poking fun at him for claiming a share of Rhodes’ cup title.
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One fan, in a mix of disbelief and humor, asked Hamlin, “How did u get this 😭 😭” referring to his possession of Ben Rhodes’ cup. Another fan chimed in with a sarcastic “seems legit,” pointing out that Hamlin has yet to win a championship himself. The banter continued with more sarcastic quips like “I knew you would do it sooner or later! Glad it happened this year” and “Finally 😂.” One fan even ramped up the teasing, sharing a picture of the Cup championship trophy with a scribbled addition of Hamlin’s name, twisting the knife a bit more in jest.
How is bro so good! pic.twitter.com/KG7gtvDaGF
— DennyDefender (@DennyDefender) December 20, 2023
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So, what do you think? Can Denny Hamlin turn things around in 2024 and shed his title of being championship-less, or will he have to make up for it with his editing antics?
Edited by:
Ariva Debnath