Let’s Hope the Phillies Make the Playoffs, for this Young Woman’s Sake

A Philadelphia sports content creator known as Rossi faces potential backlash if the Phillies miss the playoffs, stemming from a viral Instagram comment she made. The comment, which reads "Let a homeless guy get your (sic) pregnant," has garnered over 584,977 likes on her personal account and is the top comment there.

However, on the Crossing Broad Instagram account sharing her post, the top comment is different. It belongs to The Real Malik Joe (a verified account who has collaborated with Crossing Broad's Kevin Pagan), suggesting Rossi should "get a hot dog and re-sell it on the subway." This comment has significantly fewer likes (1,252), leading the author to speculate that Instagram's algorithm prioritizes it due to verification status and past interactions.

The author notes this discrepancy creates ambiguity about what truly constitutes the "top comment," possibly offering Rossi an easy out if the situation escalates negatively. The key factor for Rossi avoiding disaster is the Phillies making the playoffs. Currently holding a 55-41 record, the team is on pace to secure either the division title or a wild card spot, barring a major collapse. Their position is considered stronger compared to the previous two seasons at the same point.

The author concludes by humorously remarking that the extremely high engagement on Rossi's post likely generated enough revenue to "sign a couple of bullpen arms."