This is the best part of Twitter.
Well, sort of.
It’s the funniest side of Twitter. Well, sort of.
Joe Clarke is a K1 Kayaker for Team GB and, after Wednesday’s stunning performance in Rio, he’s an Olympic gold medalist.
Joe Clarke is also a night-shift worker in Worthing, England. However, of the two of them, this Joe Clarke has the best Twitter handle: @joeclarke.
It’s simple, no-nonsense, everyone knows how to find you.
The only problem is when someone of the same name goes and makes themselves globally renowned – not only that, but they’ve got a more difficult handle like @joeclarkek1.
Think this photo sums up how I'm feeling for making the @Olympics final!! Bring on the final 💪 @TeamGB pic.twitter.com/Yb7V14Hwko
— Joe Clarke MBE (@joeclarkek1) August 10, 2016
So even though the hero teed it up, people still got confused.
Whoop whoop! @JoeClarke ! Get in there! #BringOnTheGreat #Rio2016
— Karen B (@Mistyuk11) August 10, 2016
And Joe Clarke himself was caught up in Joe Clarke euphoria/confusion.
I won! Well done @joeclarkek1 !!!!! Best namesake ever! And back in time for work!? #goodnight #Rio2016
— Joe Clarke (@joeclarke) August 10, 2016
But he tried his best to make it obvious.
it's getting close now. I hope I get Gold. #excited staff room at work is buzzing. #nightshift
— Joe Clarke (@joeclarke) August 10, 2016
This didn’t help things.
New race leader GB's @joeclarke YESSSSSSS!!!!!
— Paddle UK (@paddle_uk) August 10, 2016
Come on Joe.
Wind picking up – just get down and in the final @joeclarke! – 15mins till the off!
— Matthew Pinsent (@matthewcpinsent) August 10, 2016
We were all rooting for Joe Clarke but what about Joe Clarke?
https://twitter.com/cammcgillivray/status/763439094152192000
Eventually, Joe Clarke had to intervene and put the record straight.
Guys, thank you for all of the congratulations however I am currently sitting ready to start my night shift in Worthing #mistakenidentity
— Joe Clarke (@joeclarke) August 10, 2016
At least Pinsent saw the funny side.
Ha! Bravo – well played the other Joe Clarke. https://t.co/CRIGd6ufOR
— Matthew Pinsent (@matthewcpinsent) August 10, 2016
Low blow.
The 'other' Joe Clarke… https://t.co/jRUu6xixn5
— Sonali Shah 📺📻 (@SonaliShah) August 10, 2016
But most people were still cheering him on. The legend.
Night shift or not Worthing better paint a post box gold in your honour mate
— Ian Sears (@larryslord) August 10, 2016
There's a parade through the town when you finish your shift! Legend.
— Tim Brannigan (@tim_brannigan) August 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/jeremydowens/status/763451035461517312
Best of luck with the shift!
— Baldy (@JustPete1971) August 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/OscarTollastUK/status/763475466959355904
https://twitter.com/zoesdevil/status/763463535955480576
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