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“You Can’t Convince Me That’s Not…”: Michael Phelps Leaves Sports World Shocked with His New Look

Published 10/19/2022, 9:00 AM EDT

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The dominance Michael Phelps displayed in the pools was unquestionable. He did not just win people’s hearts with his performance, but sometimes with his looks as well. In 2016, Phelps became an overnight social media sensation with his iconic ‘meme-tastic snapshot.’ Fans across the globe had a fun time as they shared her favorite’s weird-smirking face.

Though that snap still remains iconic to date, one more picture of the swimming legend has resurfaced that has left the fans scratching their heads. No, this time, the swimming G.O.A.T. was not giving out some evil looks, but was channeling his inner fashionista.

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Michael Phelps or Aaron Rodgers?

One may recall Phelps posing with his iconic 28 Olympic medals and smiling the brightest. Fans may recall Phelps breaking numerous records in the pool, but not many remember him playing for the Green Bay Packers. Phelps and Packers do not ring a bell, right? Well, worry not! Phelps has no football plans, but his recent picture amused his fans, as he surprisingly resembled the NFL Star player Aaron Rodgers.

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Getting everyone’s attention, famous podcast producer, Jim Weber shared a picture of the Swimming legend with a very unusual caption. He wrote, “Michael Phelps looks like he’s been doing ayahuasca retreats with Aaron Rodgers.” As soon as he tweeted, reactions started to pour in.

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While others could not stop laughing, one user hilariously commented, “He probably took Rodgers.”

For the unversed, Aaron Rodgers is one of the most prominent names in the NFL. He plays for Green Bay Packers and has a very low interception rate. Starting his career with Golden Bears, he has led his team to many crucial victories.

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While many users seem to agree with Weber’s unusual caption, there were some with their own theories. One of the fans was almost certain that Phelps, indeed, was Rodgers.

 

However, a fan was quick to dismiss such claims.

As fans had their field day on Twitter, the legends sure had another topic to discuss as they meet next time.

Phelps: His fans had a fun time

It is needless to say that much like Phelps, Aaron Rodgers, too, enjoys a massive fan following. With the spooky season around the corner, fans, too, were seen high in their Halloween spirit. An idea that even Phelps can take up this festive season!

One fan wrote, Michael Phelps looks like Aaron Rodgers dressed up as Todd Phillips for Halloween.”

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With Halloween just the corner, it would be a cherry on top if Phelps in real dressed up like Aaron or Aaron dressed like Phelps!

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What do you think? Did Phelps really resembles Aaron, or is there someone else with whom you can draw a comparison? Do tell us about your perspective in the comment sections.

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Mubhaswara Ahamed

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Mubhaswara Ahamed is currently working as a US Sports Author for Essentially Sports. She completed her Grad degree in English Literature from Calcutta University. Mubhaswara was introduced to the world of sports by her father.
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Rohini Kottu