Bull Market Shenanigans: Why Cryptocurrency Backers Are Throwing Sex Toys at WNBA Games
The Unlikely Intersection of Sports, Sex Toys, and Crypto
In one of the most bizarre marketing stunts of the year, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) games have been disrupted by a series of strange incidents: bright green, phallic-shaped sex toys being thrown onto the court during live play. The viral pranks, which have occurred in cities like Atlanta, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles, have now been claimed by an unlikely group: cryptocurrency investors promoting a new memecoin.
This strange saga highlights a wild new frontier in guerrilla marketing, where the lines between publicity, protest, and public nuisance blur. The revelation that
What is ‘Green Dildo Coin’ and Who is Behind It?
The orchestrators are an anonymous group of crypto enthusiasts behind a new token called “Green Dildo Coin.” According to a spokesperson for the group, the green dildo was chosen to symbolize a “bullish” market—a term used in finance to describe a period of rising asset prices, often represented by a green candle on trading charts.
While the group’s members remain anonymous, they insist their motives are not rooted in misogyny or racism, despite the WNBA being a frequent target of such attacks. Instead, they claim their campaign is a form of protest against what they call “influencer cabals” and bad actors who have corrupted the original, fun-loving spirit of the memecoin community.
“Our group is put together to make people laugh, make memecoins fun and funny again, and try to revive a culture of crypto that’s been lost,” one backer stated in an interview.
The campaign was reportedly months in the making and includes a website, merchandise, NFTs, and a rapidly growing Telegram channel with over a thousand members.
A Risky Marketing Gamble Pays Off Financially
Despite the public backlash and arrests, the group considers the stunt a massive success. Their primary goal was to generate buzz, and they have succeeded beyond measure. The controversial strategy has translated directly into financial gains.
According to market tracking data, the market capitalization (the total value of all coins in circulation) for the token skyrocketed to approximately $15 million shortly after the incidents went viral. Early investors and top holders of the coin saw the value of their digital assets swell, with some wallets holding over $100,000 worth of the token.
The spokesperson compared the movement to the meme stock phenomenon that saw stocks like GameStop soar, empowering retail investors against Wall Street giants. “A meme coin gets created through a trend, pranks, content, and then every average person gets to monetize that trend,” he explained. “That’s more or less the beauty of it.”
Backlash, Arrests, and the WNBA’s Response
The stunts have not been without serious consequences. The WNBA, which has worked hard to foster a safe and respectful environment for its players and fans, has condemned the actions in no uncertain terms.
“The safety and well-being of everyone in our arenas is a top priority for our league,” a WNBA representative said. “Objects of any kind thrown onto the court or in the seating area can pose a safety risk for players, game officials, and fans.”
The league has promised that anyone caught throwing objects onto the court will be ejected and face a minimum one-year ban from all arenas.
The Consequences for Perpetrators
The pranks have led to at least two arrests:
- In Phoenix, 18-year-old Kaden Lopez was arrested after his throw missed the court and hit a man attending the game with his nine-year-old niece. Lopez, who was reportedly connected to the core launch group, called it a “stupid prank that was trending on social media.”
- In Atlanta, 23-year-old Delbert Carver was arrested and faces multiple charges after admitting to police, “This was supposed to be a joke and this joke was supposed to go viral.” The memecoin group claims they had no prior knowledge of Carver, highlighting the decentralized, community-driven nature of the campaign.
The New Age of Guerrilla Marketing?
This incident is more than just a bizarre headline. It serves as a case study in the extreme lengths crypto projects will go to for attention in a saturated market. By leveraging controversy and meme culture, the creators of Green Dildo Coin have successfully manufactured virality and turned it into millions of dollars in market value.
However, it also raises critical questions about ethics, public safety, and the potential for real-world harm. As decentralized communities gain the power to mobilize and monetize trends, the clash between the digital wild west of crypto and the rules of everyday society is only set to intensify.
