A jester has emerged to challenge the throne of Patrick Mahomes. But this isn’t your typical “Hail Mary” attempt at fame – it’s a touchdown of trickery that’s left even the queen mother, Randi Mahomes, cheering from the sidelines. When the dust settled and the video hit social media, Randi’s reaction was a simple “Awe.”

Picture this: A Walmart in Kansas, bustling with everyday shoppers, suddenly transforms into Arrowhead Stadium as “Patrick Mahomes” strolls in, flanked by an entourage fit for football royalty. But this isn’t the real deal – it’s Z, the quarterback’s doppelgänger, pulling off a play so smooth it could rival Mahomes’ no-look pass.

The prank, orchestrated by social media mastermind @vicinthegame, sent shockwaves through the store faster than Tyreek Hill on a deep route. Shoppers, initially shell-shocked, soon swarmed the fake Mahomes like linebackers on a blitz. One fan, sporting a Chiefs t-shirt, couldn’t believe his eyes as he thought his hero was casually perusing the aisles.

Z’s impersonation game was stronger than even the Chiefs’ offensive line. As MLFootball reported, he nailed “the voice modulation, accent, and pitch-perfect” Mahomes impression. It was so convincing that fans lined up for selfies, probably hoping to capture a bit of that Mahomes magic.

This Walmart wizardry wasn’t Z’s first rodeo. Just four months earlier, he and Vic stormed Oak Park Mall, causing more chaos than a trick play in the red zone. Their preparation was as meticulous as Andy Reid’s playbook, from the outfit down to Mahomes’ signature “Appreciate ya man” catchphrase.

It’s not just Patrick Mahomes who has a counterpart

Randi’s one-word response is the equivalent of a perfect spiral – short, sweet, and right on target. It shows she can appreciate the humor in her son’s larger-than-life status, proving the Mahomes family isn’t just about touchdowns, but also about staying grounded.

As the mall prank unfolded, even security guards fell for the ruse. One guard, reminiscing about a Justin Bieber sighting, confidently declared that she harbored no doubt that the person before her was Mahomes himself and not an imitator.

The Oak Park Mall incident even had Z and his fake bodyguards making a run for it “from the mall to Vic’s van” – a getaway that would make any running back proud. This isn’t the first time an NFL star’s doppelgänger has caused a stir though. Back in 2021, when Aaron Rodgers was still slinging passes for the Packers, his look-alike made waves at Lambeau Field.

As Cris Collinsworth exclaimed during the broadcast, “Don’t tell me there’s two of them … Look at that.” Al Michaels chimed in, saying, “You know what this is? This is the dictionary and you’re looking at the definition of doppelgänger.” From Walmart to Oak Park Mall, Z’s pranks have become as legendary as Mahomes’ comebacks.

In the end, whether it’s the real Mahomes slinging touchdowns or his doppelgänger fooling fans, one thing’s clear – Kansas City’s love for their MVP runs deeper than the Missouri River. And with Randi Mahomes’ seal of approval, this prank has scored extra points in the game of viral sensations.