"I loved it" - WNBA legend Sue Bird's wife Megan Rapinoe reveals her reaction to being in a 'thruple' during Seattle Storm game

WNBA legend Sue Bird and her partner, Megan Rapinoe, recreated a viral moment during the Seattle Storm's game against the Minnesota Lynx earlier this month. On Thursday, Rapinoe revealed her reaction to being a part of the 'thruple,' as the couple parodied the infamous Coldplay concert scandal.

Discussing how the idea came about during their podcast, Rapinoe dived into the details of the hilarious skit and offered her initial reaction.

"We're in a thruple with Doppler, Great!" she said. "I get home. You're already in bed. I go in to brush my teeth, and she's like, "I have an idea." And I'm like, "Okay, what is it?" You know, and I'm like, "Brushing my teeth, blah, blah, blah." And she does this whole thing, and I'm like, "I love it. I love it. I can't wait to do it." Yes." (0:36 onwards)

The couple reenacted the moment between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and chief people officer Kristin Cabot at the Climate Pledge Arena. During the second quarter, Bird was seen in the arms of the Storm's mascot, Doppler. Meanwhile, Rapinoe, who was seated courtside, appeared shocked.

The skit elicited plenty of laughter from the audience and received rapturous applause. Although it was a hit among fans, Bird revealed that the initial plan was somewhat different.

"Well, there were two options. There was the option you saw, which we had laid out perfectly," she explained. "The only other option slash deviation was there was a moment where I thought, should I be behind Doppler holding Doppler, and then when the camera comes, I peek out." (2:04 onwards)

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird once got real on adjusting to life post-retirement

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird form one of the biggest sports couples in the world, and they are regarded as legends in their respective sports.

However, life post-retirement can be difficult. During an episode of CBS Mornings in April, the duo opened up about adjusting to life after retiring.

"Just learning how to do our own schedule like normal people, it's really hard, we had it so easy as an athlete, everything was done for you," Rapinoe said.

"I agree, it's more mental," Bird said. "The physical part is great, I'm like, 'Oh my god, I don't have to be in pain all the time, it's amazing."

Despite their initial struggles with retirement, they have begun to adjust to their new lives and host a podcast together, among other things.