Ray Lewis Goes Out with a Bang and a Sniffle

Now that the NFL season is over, we now know that Ray Lewis has managed to cap off his crazy run through the playoffs with a Super Bowl win. Regardless of what may or may have not happened in 2000, which ended with a murder trial, this man has been a leader and an inspiration. He has really turned his life around is a powerful man both on and off the field. He is not however, too proud to wear his heart on his sleeve. In fact, he is definitely not afraid to cry before the game, after the game, or anytime really. His mannerisms during the National Anthem of the AFC championship game drew lots of attention for his expression of pure love for his country. After every game he has thanked God for the win...while tears stream down his face. It's a wonderful thing to watch, but it becomes a bit much after a while. It needs to made fun of a little bit. Enter Saturday Night Live.

The skit in question features Kenan Thompson dressed up like Ray Lewis in the black skullcap and the #52 jersey. When asked if he is excited about the Super Bowl, "Ray" immediately breaks down into tears. He also gets very excited when asked what he will do if the Ravens win the Super Bowl. It's a very funny parody that can be viewed here.

When Ray Lewis viewed this skit, can anyone guess what he did? That's right he cried. It wasn't out of sadness or pure emotion though. It was mirth. According to Lewis, "I laughed so hard...I was in tears last night laughing about it." So just to set the record straight, Ray Lewis cried about  Thompson crying who was impersonating Lewis crying. That sounds like some sort of paradox straight from Inception. It's good to know that as serious as the world these days is, humor can still be found.
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