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Viral football fan and energetic mom shares her passion and positivity

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Merriane Do Chargers superfan on NFL Monday Night Football becomes viral for her passionate emotions

About Merrianne Do

Merrianne Do is a real Chargers super fan as she is called a plant by the internet after going viral

Live, Love, and Rise Above

Live, Love, and Rise Above

Live, Love, and Rise Above

Hello, world! My name is Merrianne Do. I am constantly working to be the best version of myself—to spread joy every day. I am driven by passion and compassion—choosing to live fully, love deeply, and give generously. I also aim to inspire those around me to be their authentic self. It’s a wild world out there! I hope to rise above the challenges, uplift others, and make a positive impact.

Merrianne Do is the Chargers superfan chargers lady that went viral for her intense emotions on MNF

Viral Chargers Fan

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On October 16, 2023, ESPN broadcast a full range of my wild emotions as I was enjoying a Monday Night Football game. My intense facial expressions went viral. A single tweet reached more than 9 million views, and I quickly became a meme. I was then interviewed by Pat McAfee and many other amazing media outlets. It was a lot of buzz for one fan simply enjoying the game like she always does!!!

Merrianne Do loves NFL football is a Chargers superfan along with her husband Tuan Pham and 4 boys

Energetic Mom of Four

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Energetic Mom of Four

I am a proud mom of four boys, one being on the autism spectrum. To care for our family, I recently left my 24-year career in pharmacy to become a homemaker. Growing up in Minnesota with 5 older brothers, I loved sports and went crazy for NFL football at a young age. Our boys now enjoy watching and playing sports as well. They often join us at Chargers games, where we are season ticket holders.

Watch my very first interview after going viral

I was nervous for my very first interview after going viral, but Pat McAfee, AJ Hawk and Boston Conner were amazing hosts. Pat was so incredibly enthusiastic and supportive that I felt really comfortable introducing myself to the world. I even saw AJ smile a few times. They asked about my story, fandom, and how it felt to go viral. I shared some of my journey and thoughts as a fan and a mom. Of course, we addressed the plant allegations and how I felt about the current state of the team.

Watch my first in-studio appearance on KTLA

I loved this interview because I was able to talk about autism, something near and dear to my heart. Ultimately, we all express our emotions differently. We communicate differently, love differently, enjoy a game differently – and it is okay. I feel incredibly blessed to live in a society that embraces these differences. Thank you, KTLA, for giving me the opportunity to share a bit of my story. I'm donating any royalties from the bobbleheads in support of autism awareness. Find them here.

Watch my fan feature segment by the Chargers

It was fun to meet the Chargers media team as they interviewed me at our house then followed our group around during game day. We took on the Chicago Bears that day (and won). I shared some of my pre-game rituals and walked them through Thunder Alley all the way to the field cabana suite inside SoFi Stadium, where we sat. I also talked about some favorite experiences and memorabilia and the ups and downs of being a Bolt fan. (Note: Budlight is a team sponsor.)

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