Live TV occasionally delivers us a moment so surprising and frightening that it becomes viral right away. That’s precisely what occurred when a spectator forgot the cameras were recording and did something that will never be forgotten.

The cameras panned to the audience for a brief response shot during what appeared to be a standard broadcast. This particular fan chose to go all out instead of the customary applauding or waving, making a motion so ridiculous that the broadcasters were rendered incredulous and the home audience was in complete shock. The video was seen thousands of times on the internet in a matter of seconds.

Social media was insatiable. “Did that just happen on LIVE TV?!” and “This fan stole the entire show!” were among the many tweets that were sent out. Everyone agreed that it was one of the most outrageous fan moments ever recorded, while some laughed and others winced in humiliation.

What started off as a brief photograph of the crowd became a viral phenomenon. The rest of the world is laughing uncontrollably, even if the fan may be a little flushed now. There’s no denying that this momentous error has become immediate sports history.