The experts say looking at the sun for too long could burn your retinas. During Monday’s solar eclipse, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was not scared. He was calling their bluff.
What the experts didn’t mention was whether the same warning still applied if viewing the eclipse through a hotel window, which Beckham was doing from Cleveland as the Giants readied for their preseason game against the Browns.
Beckham and punter Brad Wing were having fun with their Instagram followers during the eclipse on Monday afternoon. They were joking about how there was this seemingly once-in-forever event, but wait -- don't look at it.
Beckham didn't seem to care. He was taking his Ray-Ban sunglasses on and off.
No worries, though. Beckham claims his eyes were working fine. After staring intently into the camera, he joked: “You know what’s crazy. Even after looking at the eclipse, I still can see all these haters.”
This was followed by some laughter. We’ll see if it turns into a non-laughing matter.
Beckham better hope his eyesight really is fine for the Sept. 10 regular-season opener or, better yet, when the playoffs come around.