'You Cruz you lose': Jimmy Kimmel pokes fun at 'Ted Cruz curse' as Astros fans beg Senator to skip team's games
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The so-called "Ted Cruz curse" has struck again, and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel wasted no time poking fun at the situation.
In his monologue, Kimmel quipped, "You Cruz, you lose!" This humorous jab comes after Senator Ted Cruz faced backlash from Houston's Astros fans who believe his presence at the game is to blame for their defeat.
During his monologue, Kimmel humorously noted, "Speaking of rats, America's least lovable Senator continues to spread misery and pestilence wherever he goes." The audience burst into laughter at this witty take on the situation.
Astros' misfortune and the 'Ted Cruz Curse'
The Houston Astros, Senator Cruz's hometown team, were eliminated by the Texas Rangers in game seven of the American League Championship Series.
Astros fans began to connect the dots, suggesting that Ted Cruz might be responsible for the team's recent misfortunes.
Astros supporters took to social media to plead with Senator Cruz, asking him to skip the game due to his growing reputation as a "jinx" for the team.
They desperately hoped that his absence would break the alleged curse. Despite their passionate pleas, Cruz disregarded their requests and attended the game anyway.
Ted Cruz hits back at 'jinx' accusations
Senator Cruz has pushed back against the idea that he's a jinx for the Astros.
He took to social media, writing, "Lying hacks at Rolling Stone. Katherine and I have attended nearly every Astros home playoff game. If they're going to blame me for our recent home losses, please also credit us for two World Series Championships and seven consecutive ALCS appearances."
It's worth noting that the Astros have indeed enjoyed considerable success in recent years.
In 2022, they secured a World Series victory, and earlier this year, they clinched their sixth American League West title in seven years. Additionally, the team reached their seventh consecutive American League Championship Series (ALCS).
Ted Cruz's 'history' with sports teams and bad luck
This isn't the first time that Ted Cruz has been accused of bringing bad luck to a sports team. In 2018, he was blamed for jinxing the Houston Rockets, who were eliminated from the NBA playoffs during a game he attended.
While the debate over whether Senator Cruz is indeed a harbinger of bad luck for sports teams rages on, one thing is for sure: Astros fans are not taking any chances when it comes to their team's fortunes.
Fans in splits over Jimmy Kimmel's playful digs at Ted Cruz
Jimmy Kimmel's playful jab at the "Ted Cruz curse" didn't go unnoticed by his audience, and fans reacted with their own humorous takes and sentiments. Here are some of the notable reactions:
"the "you cruz you lose" line was severely under appreciated!," wrote one.
Another replied,"As someone from Texas, I want Cruz to go back to Cancun…and not come back."
"You cruise you lose" and "fifty shades of decaffeinated Earl Grey" were my favorites. Welcome back writers," replied another.
Another commented, "Lol with Cruz you lose!!! It made my day".
"Ted Cruz is a jinx on the U.S.A.," another remarked.