https://twitter.com/DaleJr/status/946447728812290048
"So I'm on the slopes here in Aspen....and we can all blame Jimmy.".
And with five words, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. set off a tweet storm about Jimmie Johnson of which even Donald Trump would be proud. The "#blame JJ" movement has been going strong for years, but Earnhardt's video tweet sent it into overdrive. Over 80-thousand views of this video and counting, with many of Earnhardt, Jr's fans picking up the mantra, some in a negative way.
Some obviously taking it a little serious, like blaming Johnson for NASCAR's ratings and attendance woes. Then Earnhardt, Jr clarified how he uses the hashtag.
So. The #BlameJJ movement for me is different. It?s fun to blame him for positive things. Social media. Cycling. Skiing. All fun. And all Jimmie?s fault. Wonder what?s next?
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) December 28, 2017
It's all positive for Jr when it comes to Johnson. He gives him credit for introducing him to enjoyable things outside of NASCAR. And then Earnhardt, Jr. asked the question "Wonder what's next?" His followers offered up just a few suggestions.
Blame him for you and @AmyEarnhardt having a baby? That?s one of the best things you?ve ever done. #BlameJJ Love ya @JimmieJohnson. pic.twitter.com/AFDYPiP0i3
— Katie Williard (@KatieWilliard) December 28, 2017
I #blamejj for cuddly animals.
— Lance Snyder (@DoctorWho1975) December 28, 2017
I also blame Jimmie for my ? of the outdoors & nature #blameJJ
— Ashley Albrecht ?? (@NASCAR48fan_wx) December 28, 2017
NASCAR fans are seriously into this game and being pretty creative when it comes to things to blame Johnson for, even this recent winter blast.
https://twitter.com/Alexfan88_27/status/946483641533763586
Woke up yesterday morning. Was 0° & yeaterdays high temp was 8° #blameJJ pic.twitter.com/64EPopNj7N
— Ashley Albrecht ?? (@NASCAR48fan_wx) December 28, 2017
This fun with Jimmie Johnson shows no sign of slowing down any as we head into the new NASCAR season.