Eli Manning’s a Sad Sack as Brother Peyton Wins Super Bowl and Hilarious Viral Memes Ensued

By Felissa Allard 1 min read

He may have his own Super Bowl rings, but that didn’t stop little brother Eli Manning from looking mighty moody when big bro Peyton won his second Super Bowl on Sunday.

An image caught right at the moment the Denver Broncos put the game on ice with a decisive fourth quarter touchdown shows the youngest Manning with a definite pout on his face. No matter his explanation, the image has gone viral. Really viral.

https://twitter.com/Fwiz/status/696532492723982337

when you graduate with honors and your brother is named the valedictorian and they forget about you https://t.co/dWlw0QuDhq

— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) February 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/AmazingSprtsPic/status/696546760521555970

Most of the tweets played off of the brothers’ supposed sibling rivalry.

As of last night, both Mannings have won two Super Bowls, with Eli being named Super Bowl MVP twice, while Peyton only has one Super Bowl MVP, though the elder Manning has five league MVP awards. So while both brothers may be headed for the NFL Hall of Fame, Peyton is definitely considered a shoe-in.

https://twitter.com/AlishaGrauso/status/696762536067072000

Even before the Super Bowl win, all eyes were on Peyton this season and the possibility that this was his last. And if Peyton does indeed retire, Eli still has a chance of eclipsing him in any of his final years. Perk up, Eli, there’s always next season.

Pretty sure Eli had money on the Panthers. https://t.co/vKxkbhXSUi

— The CoonDawg™️ (@CopiahDawg) February 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/heyifeellike/status/696535895965458432

This is actually just cardboard cutout of Eli he is at home doing laundry pic.twitter.com/Rc5zLOqzdL

— #1 samir (@samir) February 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/forrestkoba/status/696532100854345728

Eli Manning.. pic.twitter.com/u9JUxkMyHK

— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) February 8, 2016