Question: If you had five spare minutes before doing something crucial, what would you do? Sure, it depends on the situation you’re in, but we’d wager you wouldn’t spend it on something bold that demands real food for thought. Then again, Megan Rapinoe has always been cut from a different cloth — or, as some might say, a different gravy! Why, you ask? Well, how does giving yourself a tattoo sound?

Yes, you read that right — not getting inked by someone else, but actually doing the honors herself. Before you start asking questions, let’s set the scene. This all comes from the latest and rather unique episode of A Touch More podcast, co-hosted by Rapinoe alongside her fiancée and WNBA icon Sue Bird. Broadcast live from Seattle to celebrate Bird becoming the first-ever WNBA player honored with a statue, the event featured present and past Seattle Storm stars Gabby Williams and Lauren Jackson.

But here’s the kicker: just five minutes before showtime — while the Seattle crowd outside buzzed in anticipation — Rapinoe was backstage, calmly deciding it was the perfect moment to ink herself with a tattoo machine. The official Touch More podcast page shared a carousel post with Rapinoe and Williams, captioned: “Five minutes to showtime? Perfect window for a quick tattoo 😂.” A backstage clip even caught the 2x World Cup winner casually tattooing herself on her right thigh while everyone looked on, recording with their phones.

For those wondering what the former Seattle Reign star decided to ink on herself, it read “OEUF.” And no, don’t mistake it for some mysterious acronym — it’s actually French for “egg.” Interestingly, it matches a similar tattoo sported by Gabby Williams, though hers sits on her left calf and was likely inked earlier. Both Gabby and Megan even posed together with their matching tattoos, with the post also shared by the former USWNT star on her Instagram story, writing, “Je veux le gabby,” which translates to “I want the gabby.”

Even Williams was tagged in the story, which the 28-year-old re-shared as well on her account, writing, “Someone order a side of eggs??” An inside joke, perhaps — but the real talking point is how casually Megan Rapinoe decided to get a tattoo, without a second thought for the time or place. Talk about daring. Of course, this isn’t the first time the 2019 Ballon d’Or winner has gone under the needle herself; on her right thigh, she already sports a skull and liberty design.

Either way, this is quite a daring step from Rapinoe, who certainly didn’t mind giving Gabby such a massive tribute. Not to mention, it ended up proving quite favorable for the WNBA star. Just hours after appearing live on the Touch More podcast, Williams suited up for the Seattle Storm’s game against the Dallas Wings and helped secure a 90-60 victory, posting a decent best of five rebounds, one assist, and nine points.

Notably, Pinoe is actually the second one to get a matching tattoo like Gabby Williams. The first one, you ask? Well, you already know her, and with it comes an interesting story!

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird hold Gabby Williams in high regard

During the live show, all three took part in a unique “Bench, Start, Cut” segment where they delved into the story behind Gabby Williams’ tattoo. Interestingly, a photo of Sue Bird with the Seattle Storm power forward revealed that the former WNBA star also had the very same design inked on her right thigh — her first-ever tattoo, as she revealed. Sue even mentioned that the picture was snapped at that exact moment.

“Thank you so much for honestly blessing me with your art. This was the end of the season; my career was over. I was starting a new chapter, and this is like the first crazy thing I did. So, thank you for that, Gabby,” remarked Bird while giving a back story of her first tattoo. Even Williams acknowledged the honor of sharing a similar art form with the retired basketball star.

Before long, Bird spilled all the details, confirming that it was Gabby’s tattoo machine Megan Rapinoe used to ink herself in just five minutes. The two then stood up to show off their tattoos to the crowd, which erupted in cheers. Looks like all three are one partner in crimes when it comes to sharing the same ink. It also shows how much the power couple like Pinoe and Sue hold the Storm power forward.

As for Meg’s five minute shenanigan? Crazy or daring, you decide!