Bears fans got the scare of their lives Wednesday with a simple tweet that, at first glance, felt like an “in memoriam” for former Bears cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman.
Thanks for the memories, Mr. Peanut. #RIPeanuts pic.twitter.com/DszUDOhEm8
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 22, 2020
The “in memoriam” tweet was a nod to the death of Planters mascot Mr. Peanut. The wording of the tweet wasn’t the best — the whole “thanks for the memories” and “Peanut” mentioned in the same sentence. And, as you’d expect, Bears fans reacted in the moment.
Did @peanuttillman die? https://t.co/CKazup0pAc
— Justin Twell (@JustinTwell78) January 22, 2020
Don’t you EVER say RIP and Peanut in the same sentence. Jimminy Christmas!
— Mike Panozzo (@2panoz) January 22, 2020
It’s okay guys, Tillman just had to fake his death to go undercover for the FBI
— Circus Wheel (@CircusWheel) January 22, 2020
Came to the comments to make sure I wasn’t the only person who thought Peanut died.
— LTC (@LTC_34) January 22, 2020
The Bears Twitter account clarified that their tweet was in fact not about Peanut Tillman.
CHARLES TILLMAN IS FINE, Y’ALL! pic.twitter.com/5QFEAsCI7L
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 22, 2020
It didn’t take long for Peanut Tillman to assure fans that he was in fact very much alive.
Different Peanut! 🥜🥊 #Imalive https://t.co/VfJtMNxkfM
— Charles Tillman (@peanuttillman) January 22, 2020
Bears fans can breathe a sigh of relief that Peanut Tillman is alive and well.
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