Best Tweets and Memes as Wes Brown Is Sent off Instead of John O'Shea

Wes Brown and John O'Shea both used to play for Manchester United. Both now play for Sunderland, and both are defenders.

But they definitely do not look alike. 

That's why it is so inexplicable that referee Roger East sent off Brown for a penalty foul on Radamel Falcao at Old Trafford on Saturday, when it was clearly O'Shea who made the tackle. 

The Internet reacted in predictably hilarious fashion. 

Wes Brown mistaken for John O'Shea, you could see where the referee had trouble... pic.twitter.com/rMYoS8m0CV

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 28, 2015

“@ManUtd: Retweet to vote Wes Brown as #mufc's Man of the Match vs Sunderland.” pic.twitter.com/HWtHbCQSoV

— United Rant (@unitedrant) February 28, 2015

Honestly, what kind of idiot can't tell the difference between Wes Brown and John O'Shea? pic.twitter.com/LW1HPW5gZo

— Oldfirmfacts (@Oldfirmfacts1) February 28, 2015

What colour is the dress? Do you see Wes Brown or John O'Shea? pic.twitter.com/LCGy408kpW

— United Religion (@Unitedology) February 28, 2015

Mistaken identity at Old Trafford. Wes Brown off instead of O’Shea by mistake. What did the referee see? #TheDress pic.twitter.com/2RDOWyyaNV

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 28, 2015

@WesBrown pic.twitter.com/FVgc9VMO9a

— David Atkin (@David_Atkin) February 28, 2015

Oh my god just got Wes Brown in a pack pic.twitter.com/aiv9UcQZSC

— s (@GarethBale11EN) February 28, 2015

Will never forget Wes Brown in goal for United pic.twitter.com/NMp9tFRAsm

— Jordan ✌️ (@JordaanBroown) February 28, 2015

@TSBible Wes O'Shrown. Be afraid pic.twitter.com/kr2sX7lCYb

— Frank Atkinson (@Frank_Atkinson7) February 28, 2015

Poor Mr. East. At times like these, referees really could do with some help. They might have to wait a while for that, too, though. 

As FIFA panel rejects video replay technology - for now - here at NIreland meeting ... the O'Shea/Brown incident happens

— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) February 28, 2015

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