The NFL has done its best to remove the element of fun from its product by penalising excessive celebrations and earning the moniker the No Fun League, but that doesn't mean other leagues have to follow suit.
The Arena League, for one, encourages its stars to express themselves, and the Jacksonville Sharks did just that during their victory over Tampa Bay, marking a touchdown with a pinpoint recreation of The Rock's famous People's Elbow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7lYzEEF8s4
And the man himself was mightily impressed with the tribute...
https://twitter.com/TheRock/status/625146773997289474
[h/t Deadspin]
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