When you fight the forces of nature, most of the time there’s only going to be one winner.
Yet, this Wimbledon spectator thought he’d take his chances as he attempted to shield himself from the rain with a plastic poncho.
He didn’t get very far.
Man vs poncho. #Wimbledon #bbctennis pic.twitter.com/FtiptC0tiU
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 11, 2017
Even with the help of his companion, the unfortunate man got as far as slipping his arm through a random hole, before giving up.
@Wimbledon he never had a chance
— Lee (@Lee_Dovey) July 11, 2017
His encounter swiftly became a metaphor on Twitter.
the poncho is Brexit and the man is GB…
— Chris Kane (@Chrisykane) July 11, 2017
5p for a carrier bag.
— James Antonio (@JamesAn1961) July 11, 2017
Me trying to get dressed everyday.
— Stella Ko (@stellako) July 11, 2017
Hahaha Man breaks Poncho early, but Poncho fought back to win in straight sets.
— Tony Eccles (@TonyEcclesIOM) July 11, 2017
Twitter user @JoshL_21 reminded us all of this 2011 Balotelli classic, when the footballer fought with his bib before a Europa League match.
Can't beat balotelli though pic.twitter.com/5y4VD9EJuX
— Josh☆XO🇬🇧#TeamLH (@JoshL_21) July 11, 2017
Unlike Balotelli, the Wimbledon fan didn’t win. But at least the poor guy styled it out with his cap.