Weirdest Goal Celebrations That Should Be in a Sitcom
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Football is about goals, sure. But sometimes the celebration steals the show. Players don’t just score. They perform big. Some of these moments are so wild, they look straight out of a comedy sketch. Think about it.
Celebrations have become part of our football culture. EA Sports FIFA games include famous dances. TikTok creators copy them. Fans worldwide replay them. It’s proof that sometimes what happens after the goal is just as important as the goal itself. And while most fans are glued to live scores during matches, these celebrations remind us why we also watch with our hearts. Goals fade. But the funny stuff lives forever.
And the weirdest ones? Those are special. They’re the ones you tell your mates years later. The ones with GIFs that outlive the scoreline. And the ones that make even fans of the other team grin. So let’s dive into seven of the funniest, strangest, and most sitcom-worthy goal celebrations ever.
1. Paul Gascoigne’s “Dentist Chair” in Euro 1996
Euro ’96 was massive. England hosted. Lots of pressure. In the group game vs Scotland, Gascoigne (Gazza) scores. He falls to the ground, flops like he’s in a dentist’s chair. Teammates squirt water in his mouth. The crowd laughs.
The media had just roasted England for nightlife dramas. Gazza’s mock ritual was cheeky payback. It turned the tabloids upside down. The celebration stood out more than some goals in that tournament. Videos of that moment still get hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube. It’s remembered as one of the earliest big goal celebrations that was more performance than dance. Fans still quote lines from that day. Some say it defined “showmanship” in football celebrations. It was bold, weird, unforgettable.
2. Peter Crouch’s Robot Dance in a 2006 Friendly
In June 2006, England played Jamaica in a friendly. Peter Crouch scores with a header. Then, instead of running, he breaks out a robot dance. It was goofy. He flapped his arms. Stiff legs. Full-on robot. The crowd cracked up. Teammates smiled widely. TV cameras zoomed in.
It stuck. It came to define part of Crouch’s personality. People shared it on early social media. It still shows up on “best robot dance” football lists. That dance also helped lighten recent criticism about how robotic big men are. The tall striker showed he could joke around too. It humanised him.
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3. Jimmy Bullard’s School Teacher Routine in 2009
2009, Premier League. Hull City vs. Manchester City. Bullard scores. Instead of jumping and pumping fists, he gathers teammates. Sits them in a circle. Looks around. Points a finger like a school teacher correcting class. It was a jab at Hull’s manager Phil Brown, who earlier had made a big speech in front of fans. Bullard mimicked that. Fans cheered more than expected. Commentators laughed.
Video clips of that celebration pulled big views. On match replays, people paused just to see Bullard cock his finger. Actually, it’s cited in fan forums as one of the best examples of “club insider humour” in celebrations. Fans love it when a player uses wit.
4. Emmanuel Adebayor’s Sprint to Arsenal Fans in 2009
September 2009. City vs. Arsenal, Premier League. Adebayor left Arsenal and joined City. When he scored against Arsenal, instead of hugging teammates. He runs the full length of the pitch. Slides toward Arsenal’s fans in the away end. Big arms out. Huge grin. Arsenal fans booed hard. City fans went wild. It was raw emotion.
Statement celebration. It was about proving a point. That moment is replayed every time City vs Arsenal is mentioned. YouTube clips show the split-second reactions from fans. Some love it; others despise it.
In interviews later, Adebayor said he felt anger and satisfaction both. The celebration was more than joy; it was personal.
5. Mario Balotelli’s “Why Always Me?” in 2011
October 2011, Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Balotelli scores to equalise or take the lead (one of those big moments). Then he lifts his shirt. Under it: “Why Always Me?” It exploded. Memes, headlines, tweets galore. That shirt became legendary. Balotelli was already known for drama. Fireworks, weird interviews, and an outspoken personality. The message hit because it felt like his personal anthem.
City beat United 6–1 that day. Scoreline dominates headlines, but that shirt still gets more shout-outs in fan rankings of best celebrations.
6. Adebayo Akinfenwa’s Bodybuilder Pose in 2010s, Multiple Matches
Akinfenwa — “The Beast.” Big, strong, funny. In many lower league and cup games, when he scored, he flexed like on a bodybuilding stage.
Crowds cheered. Opponents looked confused. The sheer absurdity of a giant forward doing show-off poses is something else. It’s not tied to one famous match like some of the others, but it’s consistent. Fans expect it. He leans into it. Also, social media loves clips of his pose. It’s part of his brand. He’s become a cult favourite because he celebrates like he owns the moment.
7. Iceland’s Viking Clap & Stjarnan’s Fishing Celebrations in Euro 2016
Stjarnan FC, a small club in Iceland, started doing weird, choreographed celebrations. Fishing, rowing, mimicking toilets. All in sync with players and fans. It was bizarre but joyful.
Then in Euro 2016, the Icelandic national team shocked England. After matches, they led crowds in Viking Claps. Big, rhythmic hand-claps echoing through stadiums. Shared on YouTube, shared by memes. Iceland became one of the most-watched teams for fan culture. Not just for results, but for atmosphere. Their celebrations got millions of views online.
People say Iceland’s fans celebrated like their lives depended on those moments. It wasn’t just goals. It was community, identity, joy.
8. Dean Huijsen’s “Calm Walk” in 2024
Dean Huijsen, on loan at Bournemouth, scored a beauty against Spurs in early 2024. Instead of going wild, he just strolled away casually, pretending to have his hands in his pockets. No shouting, no arms in the air — just “Mr. Chill” mode.
Fans instantly compared it to memes of poker-faced gamers or TikTok dance kids. Twitter lit up. Even rival fans admitted it was hilarious. It felt like a Gen Z celebration. Ironic, detached, but perfect for the internet.
9. Victor Boniface’s Shorts Drop in 2024–25 Bundesliga
Victor Boniface has been a force for Leverkusen. But one of his goals came with a celebration no one expected. He jogged to the corner flag, then tugged his shorts down just enough to shock the crowd before pulling them back up laughing.
It wasn’t offensive, just silly. The cameras caught teammates cracking up. Social media went crazy with GIFs. In a season where Leverkusen are fighting at the top, Boniface made sure the spotlight wasn’t just on the goals, but on his cheeky personality too.
10. Mo Salah’s Selfie – Liverpool vs. Tottenham, 2025
In April 2025, Liverpool thrashed Spurs 5-1 in the Premier League. Salah bags a goal, then grabs a phone from a fan in the Kop end. He lines up with the crowd behind him and takes a selfie. Instantly, the image blew up worldwide. Media outlets ran it the next day as if it were a trophy shot. For Liverpool fans, it summed up the moment: the title was almost wrapped up. Salah is smiling with his people. For everyone else, it was just classic Salah, humble, funny, and iconic.
Conclusion
Goals win you matches. Celebrations win you memories. You can check all the live scores you want. But sometimes the highlight of the match isn’t who scored. It’s how they celebrated. Because let’s face it. Some celebrations are better than the goals. And the craziest ones? They never leave your mind.