When popstar heartthrob Louis Tomlinson, 1/4 of boyband One Direction, retweeted friend and heavyweight boxer Dave Allen’s random vlog on 'gambling and ice tea' to his 33 million followers, he sent fans into a bizarre meltdown.
Normally expecting dreamy photos of the singer to fill their timelines, instead fans were treated to 260 lbs fighter Allen, who was a friend and classmate of Allen's when the two were growing up in Doncaster, UK, speaking from the comfort of his bed about gambling, food, money worries and future training plans.
The 11 minute, 25 second video, titled 'Ticket sales, gambling and ice tea. Day 1 Vlog' was retweeted onto Tomlinson’s timeline - triggering a wave of excitement and bewilderment from pop fans.
Some thought the retweet was in fact a mistake, while others even mistook the release for a video for a new 1D single. Loyal fans of Louis agreed to watch the clip even though they had no clue as to its meaning.
Although most were left perplexed at the RT, other savvy 'directioners' made the link between the two, as Tomlinson has been photographed with Allen, who has a record of 14-4-1 as a pro, before a fight at the O2 Arena in London.
Tomlinson, who also has a successful solo career as a singer, is himself a keen sportsman and was signed to local club Doncaster Rovers after impressing in a charity game at the team's stadium.