Mysterious toy causes 3 interruptions in WNBA game—was it a meme-fueled absurd conspiracy?
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Mysterious toy causes 3 interruptions in WNBA game—was it a meme-fueled absurd conspiracy?
After the incident rapidly escalated, DILDO surged from its lowest point of $0.00018 to a peak of $0.00222 on August 9, nearly a tenfold increase within a week.
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The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) was unexpectedly upstaged by a bizarre "toy invasion" incident.
Starting July 29, during the 2025 season series, a series of green phallic toys (dildo) were thrown onto WNBA courts. To date, genital-shaped toys have been maliciously tossed onto the field by spectators in three games, causing interruptions and affecting players and game progress.
This incident, seemingly absurd, is actually part of a carefully orchestrated meme cryptocurrency launch.
It all began on the WNBA court. The league attracted record-breaking audiences during the 2025 season, with star players like Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Plum becoming cultural icons. However, on July 29, during a match between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, an unexpected disruption occurred. A fan threw a bright green phallic toy onto the court, briefly interrupting the game. Officials and security quickly cleared the scene, but the moment was captured on camera and rapidly went viral on social media.
Just days later, similar incidents continued: on August 5, two more green phallic toys landed at Chicago Sky’s home game; during a Los Angeles Sparks game, player Kelsey Plum even kicked one away herself. Within two weeks, at least five such incidents were reported, including one purple variant, sparking reactions ranging from amusement to outrage.
Initially, these events were seen as isolated pranks or unruly fan behavior. After police intervention, two men were arrested in Chicago on charges including public disturbance.
The truth quickly emerged: a cryptocurrency group publicly claimed responsibility. They stated that the act of throwing phallic toys was a carefully planned "protest" and marketing campaign aimed at promoting their meme coin—Green Dildo Coin (DILDO).
DILDO quietly launched on July 28. In an interview with USA Today, the group said their goal was to protest the "toxic" environment in crypto, including scams, manipulation, and community infighting. Through this extreme method, they hoped to generate buzz, attract attention, and prove that viral spread could be achieved without relying on influencers.
DILDO was issued on the Solana blockchain, with contract address 0x4C3e9772698084B00b413106723E700797921C6b. The coin's name and theme stem directly from crypto trading slang—"green dildo" refers to a large green candlestick on price charts, symbolizing a sharp price surge. The group claimed the toy-throwing was a "glorious protest," but in essence it was low-cost marketing: spending just $200 on toys and $500 on tickets could yield tens of millions of impressions.
After the incident rapidly escalated, DILDO surged from a low of $0.00018 to a peak of $0.00222 on August 9, nearly a 10x gain in one week. The meme coin currently has a market cap of $13.96 million and a 24-hour trading volume of $750,000.
Notably, on August 2, official WNBA phallic toy merchandise sold out on its first day of release.
Some Twitter influencers like @jonnajarian and @gainzy222 discussed the event during live streams, fueling further hype. Even Donald Trump Jr. joined the conversation by sharing a photoshopped image showing his father, Trump, tossing green phallic toys from the White House.
However, the incident sparked major controversy. WNBA players and league officials expressed strong dissatisfaction. Players described the acts as "insulting and disrespectful" in post-game interviews, noting they also disrupted on-court performance. The league strengthened security measures, including pat-downs and banning suspicious items, and officials announced that all 13 WNBA teams must install protective nets.
Critics pointed out that throwing sex toys into a women-dominated league reinforces stereotypes of female athletes being objectified. Slate magazine commented that this is not merely a prank, but a mockery of feminist struggles—especially against the backdrop of WNBA players fighting for higher pay and rights. The fact that the meme coin's market cap surpassed the annual salaries of some WNBA players highlights the absurdity of crypto speculation.
The group's spokesperson denied any connection to those arrested, claiming the actions were "peaceful protests," but this failed to conceal potential risks: posts on X warned it was short-term speculation lacking long-term value. Such incidents are not unprecedented—Green Dildo Finance in 2021 and other meme coins in 2024 had previously profited from controversial marketing, but most eventually collapsed, leaving investors with total losses.
The phallic toy incidents infiltrating the WNBA reflect the chaotic state of certain crypto marketing tactics in 2025. While mainstream cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum experience steady growth, the meme coin space remains rife with manipulation and fraud. At the same time, it demonstrates how the boundaries of viral social media marketing are being pushed to extremes.
As for the fate of DILDO? It will likely follow the path of many meme coins—brief fame followed by oblivion. Regardless, this farce has become a bizarre footnote in the intersection of sports and crypto in 2025.
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