Pretend it like Beckham! NFL superstar Odell Beckham Jr fools unsuspecting fans as he poses as Undercover Lyft driver
The beauty about ordering a Lyft is you know the car’s make, model and registration, the driver’s name and even what they look like…. but do you ever really take a close look?
NFL superstar Odell Beckham Jr answered that question with a resounding no on Thursday when he posed as a Lyft driver… and no-one noticed.
The New York Giants megastar - as famous for his outrageous one-handed catches as he is for his equally eye-catching hair and end zone dance moves - took part in the Undercover Lyft project on Thursday.
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Big reveal: NFL Superstar Odell Beckham Jr took part in the Undercover Lyft project on Thursday
And despite picking up a number of supposed Giants fans, not one of them recognised the lightning fast wide receiver behind the wheel.
‘It’s always going to be Odell,’ one passenger told him after he asked who her favourite player was. ‘I love him.
‘I don’t got too much bad to say about … whats his name? Beckham Jr. The one with the crazy ass [hair],’ the Driver agreed deadpan.
‘He’s really cute… I follow him on Instagram,’ another confessed.
‘I don’t know how I feel about him always dancing all the time,’ Odell groaned to his oblivious passengers. ‘Do you want to do dancing or do you want to play football? which one is it?’
He even slagged off American football players for wearing ‘all the pads’, unlike the more pure soccer players.
Having fun: The 24-year-old athlete he posed as a Lyft driver and no-one noticed
Revealing: The ride took a turn for the even more unusual, when the unnamed driver received a call from his mom
The ride took a turn for the even more unusual, when the unnamed driver received a call from his mom.
‘Did you show off your one-handed driving?’ she asked her son, but still no-one cottoned on… although they may have been distracted when she followed up with: ‘Before I go, did you poo-poo today?’
Rolling his eyes, Odell shared some clue-littered adages his mother supposedly drilled into him - but still his passengers were none the wiser.
Interesting: His rider looked shocked by the impromptu call
Running gag: Demi Lovato and Shaquille O’Neal are just two of the famous faces who have posed as Undercover Lyft drivers in previous episodes
‘She tells me to be a Giant in my life… be ready to receive whatever is thrown your way… don’t let someone else intercept you life. Like ma, I don’t even know where you come up with this,’ he groans.
Even displaying some of his dance moves in the cab doesn’t jog any memories.
It isn’t until the 24-year-old finally unveils his famous crimped blonde hair do his passengers finally realise who has been driving them the whole time
Talented: Even displaying some of his dance moves in the cab doesn’t jog any memories
Shocked: One rider was amazed when Odell took off hi cap and shades
‘You know any place I can get my haircut around here?’ he asks, pulling off his beanie.
‘Oh Your hair looks cool… i mean, it kind of looks like ramen noodles,’ one passenger replies…. before it dawns on her she is looking at Odell Beckham Jr.
‘Oh my God my heart!’ one overcome passenger squeals, as he;s seen dishing out hugs, high fives and selfies to the starstruck Lyftees.
Demi Lovato and Shaquille O’Neal are just two of the famous faces who have posed as Undercover Lyft drivers in previous episodes.
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