The Strangest Fake Injuries in Sports History

As the tempers fly and emotions run high, competing athletes are sporadically seen stretching the limits of an expected boo-boo.

Whether they're breathlessly tired, mentally finished or obeying a coaches order, these athletes can rarely act their way out of the situation.

Amidst these classless acts is a collection of odd personalities who have found the most pathetic ways to insinuate their plea for assistance.

Let's take a look at the strangest fake injuries in sports history.

Enjoy.

20. Sitting on a Throne of Lies

While we'd love to assume that these trainers are somehow the best in the world, it's more likely that this goalkeeper is worried about his mother's reaction to dirtied socks.

No television for a week.

19. Cal's Strategy Against Oregon

This may not be the first time teams have resorted to the feint in order to slow down the prodigious Oregon Ducks, but it was perhaps the most pathetic.

While his quick look to the sideline insinuated the following of an order, defensive lineman Aaron Tipoti's pathetic flop directly onto the pigskin displayed a moody high school girl yearning for attention.

18. Paul Pierce Hones His Legacy

What appeared to be an aesthetically-displeasing knee injury may have seemed to lack authenticity after Paul Pierce came galloping through the tunnel moments later, but in reality we believe his temporary departure stemmed from a different conundrum.

Nature had already called...

17. Brown-Nosing the Situation

Considering the bruising Cleveland Browns were up by 20 points in the fourth quarter, it's baffling as to why they needed to exert such disturbing tactics.

Anything to hinder Bill Belichick's success is fine with us.

16. An Arkansas Education

It's only natural he'd strike out following this epic fail.

Following this near-temper tantrum, one can only imagine how he'd react if the baseball actually hit him.

15. Soccer in a Nutshell

Whether he was doing yoga or making sure the grass was proper length, this couldn't possibly be any more comically deplorable.

The art of worldwide football.

14. Stanford Tries the Cal Method

With yet another example of a player coming off the field for one play and stepping back on the next, it's clear changes need to be made.

While classless coaching decisions need to be excluded, making an injury worth four missed plays seems more effective.

Few would be willing to sacrifice an entire series for a Golden Globe nomination.

13. Andre Dirrell Gets Derailed

He may have won the middleweight bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics, but southpaw boxer Andre Dirrell seemed out of juice during this unfortunately memorable showing.

Real or not, he was clearly finished.

12. ESPN Walks a Mile in Different Shoes

John Anderson would be an effective asset to any soccer team.

11. The Cuddly Wolverines Make a Memory

Class, class, class.

Nebraska coach Bo Pelini couldn't have been too pleased with Michigan's curious array of head-shaking acts.

Safety Jordan Kovacs' whimsical display was one of many.

10. Erika Headlines a Tarnished Brazil Squad

In extending the game just enough for American star Abby Wambach to tie the game with a memorable header in the waning moments, Brazil's Erika showed the world just how authentically omnipresent the idea of karma truly is.

While their methods were difficult to digest, they allowed history to be made.

9. Bernard Hopkins Has an off Day

While we wouldn't expect the current Ring Magazine and WBC light heavyweight champion to be feigning injury, it must've been that time of the month for the illustrious Bernard Hopkins.

We'd like to assume that Chad Dawson's trainers dropped several estrogen pills into his opponent's water bottle before the bout.

8. LeBron James' Subtle Decline

In trying to shake our heads at LeBron James' pathetic attempts at gaining possession (and attention), all we can do is smile at Luol Deng's impeccable footballing skills.

With faints like this occurring around him, Deng figured he might as well be playing soccer.

7. Youth in Revolt

Promise at a young age...

As these fierce competitors continue to learn the intricacies of a classless game at a younger age, the future appears quite murky.

Rather than hitting the floor, it's time to hit the weight room.

6. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Texas A&M

With the underdog Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks set to battle the illustrious Texas A&M Aggies, few fans could've pictured such a classless showing.

The key ingredients to a fake injury continue to be a slight, yet determined look to the bench for instruction and a hesitant, yet forceful dive towards the ground.

While their name may insinuate otherwise, this team is far from intimidating.

5. Westernization Takes Effect

As his teammates forcefully throw him to the ground in unison, it becomes clear that this Seoul Vikings offensive lineman missed a crucial fainting practice.

The Korean American Football Association may possess hard-hitting warriors, but they rarely fall honorably.

4. Sergio Busquets Peeks Too Soon

Slight eye contact is all that's needed to judge the legitimacy of this injury.

Considering Spanish footballer Sergio Busquets was raised by a footballing father (Carles Busquets played for Barcelona during the '90s), he's had plenty of time to master the art of the flop.

3. A Master at His Craft

Considering the tone, we completely agree with the passionate announcer who humorously states  "espectacular."

The sound effects seem more painful than the self-inflicted slap to the face.

2. A Giant Disgrace

And the Academy Award for Best Actor goes to anyone but Deon Grant and Jaquan Williams. 

As the defense battled itself to get into position and stifle a steaming St. Louis offense then led by Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, failure was imminent.

With a last-second heave, these two disciplined defenders executed perfectly.

1. David Villa's Breathtaking Performance

As Sergio Ramos and Alvaro Arbeloa forcefully drag a whiny David Villa off the ground, a vicious cat fight is initiated.

By the looks of Villa's face after dropping to the field in agony, his career would've seemed in doubt.

However, his flop was likely just a plea for snack time.