Bryce Harper mocked for toothpaste habit at Padres game

A viral social media moment involving an unusual personal hygiene routine became the subject of stadium trolling during a Major League Baseball game in San Diego this week. Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper found himself mocked on the Petco Park video board Tuesday night for his method of brushing his teeth, a technique he had showcased online just days earlier.

The incident stemmed from a "get ready with me" video Harper posted on TikTok on Monday. In the clip, the All-Star first baseman is seen preparing for his day while discussing his excitement to be in San Diego. The routine took an unexpected turn when he demonstrated brushing his teeth by squeezing toothpaste directly into his mouth instead of onto his toothbrush, a departure from conventional practice that quickly captivated social media.

The San Diego Padres organization swiftly incorporated the online chatter into the game environment. During the fifth inning of Tuesday's matchup, as Harper came to bat, the stadium's video board displayed a message beneath his name and photo: "Squirts toothpaste into his mouth instead of onto a toothbrush when brushing his teeth." The crowd reacted to the jab, and footage of the...