Yusuf Dikeç is being humorously dubbed the “Turkish John Wick” or “Turkish Dad” for his laid-back, stylish demeanor.
He won his Olympic medal with his hand casually in his pocket, as if he was heading to the market.
Imagine if he had used all the fancy gear—he’d have gone for gold.
Yusuf Dikec,51 year-old shooter from Turkey, recently made headlines after winning a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Olympic Games.
The achievement was already impressive, but what really got people talking was a viral social media post involving Dikec’s ex-wife and a dog.
Yusuf Dikec’s Viral Fake Story About His Ex-Wife and Dog Takes the Internet by Storm
A viral post by the parody account The Sports Memery spun a fictional tale about Yusuf Dikec’s rise to Olympic success.
It claimed that an argument with his ex-wife, Sharon, led him to take up shooting, with his main motivation being to see his kids and prove her wrong.
Sharon get this man his dog back – #YusufDikec pic.twitter.com/fAnBwzavxi
— MrsK 🔮-Trash takes itself out every single time (@MrsKNYC) August 1, 2024
The story even featured a made-up podium declaration
“Sharon, if you’re watching this, I want my dog back.”
This fake narrative sparked a wave of online support for Dikec, with many people urging Sharon to return his pet.
However, the real story is quite different.
Regarding the family, Dikec is actually single and has a daughter.
Unlike the vengeful character depicted in the meme, he enjoys hobbies like dancing.
However, the fake story about Yusuf Dikec really engages people.
Others are humorously hoping that Dikec will be reunited with his dog, calling for his fictional ex-wife, Sharon, to return the pet.
Folks See Uncanny Resemblance Between Yusuf Dikec And John Wick
The viral story about Yusuf Dikec has sparked playful comparisons to the character John Wick from the popular action film series.
In the movie, John Wick’s deep bond with his dog and cool demeanor make him iconic.
John Wick and his dog / Yusuf Dikeç and his cat pic.twitter.com/spRzs0gIsG
— Gürkan KARAHAN (@gurkan_karahan) August 1, 2024
Similarly, Yusuf Dikec’s unorthodox style at the Olympics led him to be likened to John Wick.
Unlike Wick’s dog, Dikec’s fictional narrative includes a cat, which has become a part of the joke.
Further, Instagram users are playfully warning others not to touch Dikec’s cat.
Additional Information
- Yusuf Dikec, born on January 1, 1973, in Goksun, Kahramanmaras, is a Senior Chief Warrant Officer in the Turkish Gendarmerie.
- His impressive career includes representing Turkey in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.
- Yusuf Dikec has a net worth of $ 6 million, collectively from shooting prizes at major events like the Olympics.
