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After Erling Haaland Went Viral Arriving In Norway With A Racoon In His Arms, These Memes Stole The Show
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Key Points:
- Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland returned from the World Cup with an unusual $750 taxidermy raccoon souvenir named “Whiskey Raccoon,” purchased from Wild Bill’s Western Store in Dallas, Texas.
- The raccoon is posed sipping from a bottle of wild berry gin and has become a viral sensation, sparking numerous memes and social media reactions.
- Haaland’s purchase led to a surge in sales and international shipping for Wild Bill’s Western Store, which also sold him other Western items like a cowboy hat, boots, and a themed T-shirt.
- The store owner revealed that Haaland and his team spent about an hour and a half browsing the shop, and Haaland signed FIFA balls and a hat for the store as a token of appreciation.
- Haaland engaged fans by asking for help naming the raccoon on Instagram, offering options such as “Cowboy,” “Ranger,” “Tex,” and “R.O.W. (Raccoon On Wheels).”
