Of course, High School Musical is just the latest movie-inspired celebration dance Bynum has led with his team with. During the Vikings’ Dec. 22 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, they channeled their inner Mitchie Torres with the Camp Rock 2 dance—earning shoutouts from Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers. Plus, they’ve recreated the iconic dance off from White Chicks and the Parent Trap handshake in recent games.
So, what’s the inspiration behind their many viral field moments? “In the NFL, it’s hard to make plays,” Bynum explained in a recent NFL profile. “So, when we have the success, we make sure to live in the moment and really celebrate it.”
While he’s officially a safety on the team, the athlete noted that is also the Vikings’ “celebration coordinator.” And while he takes pride in recreating moments from his and teammates’ favorite movies, Bynum points to the team’s impressive season—they lead the NFC North with a 14-2 record—as proof the lighthearted moments are making an impact.
“The wins that we’ve had, the plays that we’ve been able to make,” he added, “I think it’s a full circle of why we’re winning. And I think having fun is the formula for all of this.”
As fans await the movie magic the Vikings have in store next, keep reading for secrets from the High School Musical movies.
