With one sentence, the Carolina Panthers Twitter account sent thousands of fans back to the future to figure out a riddle. A riddle that you’d likely not get if you aren’t of a certain age.
It all started Friday morning when the Panthers tweeted this.
Now go back and read the first word of our tweets from the last three days
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
That’s an atypical thing to see from a professional sports team’s social media team. In fact, we can’t remember ever seeing anything like it. But our interest was sufficiently piqued. We went backwards, looking at the first word of each tweet sent out for the past three days prior to the one above.
And let’s just say, kudos, Panthers social media team. Kudos.
Here they are in sequence. Remember. Read the first word of each tweet.
This is what you need to know if you plan on visiting us at training camp
Info » https://t.co/7c1qxFChqT pic.twitter.com/jfKTKINti2
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
Is it football season yet? pic.twitter.com/Us94wxJKo1
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
A look at the @TDDDF car & bike show with @ThomasDavisSDTM
📸: https://t.co/q2U5bdGZSW pic.twitter.com/P4PuYAWf0T
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
Story of the week? Find out in our roundup of headlines from around the web
📰: https://t.co/s53euXvbOj pic.twitter.com/uqZs2s1and
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
All our rookies know how to put in work 💪
📸: https://t.co/DAuCvd8hTp pic.twitter.com/4U4JgeTphH
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
About to make it four. #KeepPounding https://t.co/XimY4w7TsK
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
How does the #Panthers O-Line look heading into training camp?
Position Preview » https://t.co/dcGIoAjiQ6 pic.twitter.com/z4gKSfH8QR
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
"My prime better be now"
More from Cam » https://t.co/NaTlXd9uhK pic.twitter.com/o5s3YZylh7
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
Life is more fun with #Panthers football 🙌
20 more days till training camp! pic.twitter.com/rsVjGpSkeu
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
Got a photo that shows off your #Panthers pride? Share it for a chance to win a VIP trip to training camp!
Info » https://t.co/Vau66pXQTI pic.twitter.com/ZIsAJm6mnU
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
Flipped into the end zone! This play never gets old. #FlashbackFriday pic.twitter.com/YKFPps422r
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
Turned from teammate to coach. Catch up with former #Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery. https://t.co/515S4oOgAM
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
Upside from the start! Watch @CMcCaffrey5 dominate this game of Pee Wee football. pic.twitter.com/0z83GeLQhV
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
Down to 65 Days Until Kickoff! #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/Xxh39R1zwS
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
and you are officially ready for football season! 🙌 https://t.co/MJTARlvX4M
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
"I'd single out Cam Newton. He came back extremely focused"
Training Room Standouts » https://t.co/zoVFstY4XE pic.twitter.com/a3t8oYpVJU
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 7, 2017
Like blink-182? @benboulware7 does! He also took over our Instagram story today! pic.twitter.com/hfgrWx9LPM
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
To all QBs: Look out. @kk_mr93 is coming for you. #KeepPounding https://t.co/MFILhCjnGR
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
Take a look at the #Panthers wide receivers in action! 👐🏈
📸: https://t.co/erDVXMIfNJ pic.twitter.com/5Fq4pOpKw1
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
A happy birthday to Matt Kalil! 🎉🎂🎁 pic.twitter.com/jwAOuJQBIx
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
Minute by minute, the season is getting closer! #KeepPounding https://t.co/vlOdb48bjP
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
Just in time for summer vacation…new #Panthers gear! 🙌
Shop Now » https://t.co/8MtVR9yXJV pic.twitter.com/C9vgTQEiQu
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
Sit back, take a break from work and enjoy some highlights of #LUUUUKE pic.twitter.com/08trfPLvu9
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
Right tackle is up for grabs. Who will be the starter come Week 1?
OL Preview » https://t.co/dcGIoA1HYy pic.twitter.com/odWkAFiwrB
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
There is still time to win a VIP trip to training camp from @MillerLite!
More Info » https://t.co/Vau66pXQTI #PlayLikeAPanther pic.twitter.com/EbhaXK9EoK
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
"I'll always miss playing," says Jerricho Cotchery. But he's looking ahead – and looking forward to coaching
📰: https://t.co/KceNT7xrUE pic.twitter.com/OhjwRkWlhR
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
Tell your coach to apply for the #Panthers & @Academy equipment grant!
Details » https://t.co/KceNT7xrUE pic.twitter.com/ycVAkWldlb
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
“You don’t play the game to be second best”
More from Cam » https://t.co/NaTlXdr5Gk pic.twitter.com/qRIhPz8CTt
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
How does the return of @captain_41 help the #Panthers young secondary?
Find Out » https://t.co/zoVFsufGme pic.twitter.com/biwd1Q9MaA
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
“I knew if I wanted to make the team, it was going to be on special teams"
Read More » https://t.co/0hFEjnJg4d pic.twitter.com/Bba4RecsmP
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
Became a #Panthers fan after living in Charlotte. Help Mark Reynolds make the All Star Game! #BeLikeMark https://t.co/66OaItj0V7
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 6, 2017
The grind continues! @Brad_B21 took over our Instagram account to give us an inside look at his training routine. #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/f7RaMY94yz
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 5, 2017
Prince. Hornets. Nickelodeon. Superman.
Just some of the 🔥 kicks Cam’s worn over the years
More 📸: https://t.co/ZRNHRB0FiV pic.twitter.com/UPL9CFIdFI
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 5, 2017
Of Course: LUUUUKE, TD & Shaq. #KeepPounding https://t.co/7TkDLbDBxj
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 5, 2017
A look at the #Panthers running backs in action 💥
📸: https://t.co/TY2ozeyef5 pic.twitter.com/G6TWGxbgj2
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 5, 2017
Town Pride! Help Charlottean Mark Reynolds reach the All Star Game, #Panthers fans! #BeLikeMark https://t.co/MKl0LTFgTP
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 5, 2017
Called upon to fill the void left by A.J. Klein, David Mayo is ready to step up
Read More » https://t.co/XF4796aRZT pic.twitter.com/91SQRDDjaM
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 5, 2017
🔔 Random Giveaway!
RT for a chance to win a #Panthers mini helmet! We'll pick a random winner by 3PM today. pic.twitter.com/WOiPFsLSiC
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 5, 2017
Air Stew 💪 #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/nQk6B8E0CG
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 5, 2017
Mind. Blown.
Current mood pic.twitter.com/Zh2AWyVMk3
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) July 8, 2017