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Jaylen Waddle's TD dance is taking social media by storm

By Michael Gallagher | Last updated Nov 28, 2022 10:54 PM ET

Miami Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle’s infamous penguin-inspired touchdown celebration “the Waddle” is quickly sweeping the globe.

First, the celebration was immortalized in the most recent 'Madden 23' update — added as a new feature when the second-year wideout scores a touchdown — and now the move’s popularity has spread beyond the borders of the United States.

Waddle has been doing the touchdown dance since last season, but prior to Sunday’s 30-15 win over the Houston Texans, one fan tweeted a video of himself paying homage to the 24-year-old receiver by doing “the Waddle” in front of a group of penguins in Antarctica.

I did a thing in Antarctica @D1__JW @MiamiDolphins #Waddle pic.twitter.com/tT1ZIHWMNv
— ray ray (@rayray_mia) November 27, 2022

The viral video wasn't the only nod to Waddle's TD celebration on Sunday. A group of Dolphins fans dressed in full penguin garb attended the game against the Texans at Hard Rock Stadium. Though they didn’t get to strut their stuff as Waddle was held scoreless, the Dolphins Twitter account at least gave them a tip of the cap.

To this group dressed up as ... we love you #BudLightCelly x @D1__JW pic.twitter.com/vEIS2xeHFE
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) November 27, 2022

Michael Gallagher

Michael Gallagher is a longtime sports journalist based out of Nashville with a decade of experience covering college football, mixed martial arts and prep sports plus the NFL and NHL — specifically the Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators. He’s covered several notable sporting events including an AFC Championship game, a Stanley Cup Final, an NHL All-Star Game and an NHL Stadium Series. Some of his past bylines can be found at the Nashville Scene, SB Nation, The Hockey News and Fox Sports Knoxville

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