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Rob McElhenney got a compliment aboutIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiathat had him downright terrified. Picture this: the show’s creator and star, known for his razor-sharp wit and bold moves, was told something so flattering it left him with a serious case of nerves. What’s the big deal with this particular praise? Well, it’s not every day you get recognized in a way that makes you second-guess your creative genius.

Rob McElhenney in FX’s Welcome to Wrexham | Image via FX Press Room

From a funny quip to a spine-chilling accolade, this compliment was a game-changer for McElhenney. Dive into the story behind this unexpected reaction and find out why it made him sweat bullets despite his usual cool demeanor.

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Rob McElhenneywas once haunted by a compliment aboutIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiathat struck a nerve. When fans would say,“Hey, you guys remind me so much of my friends,”McElhenney felt a chill. Why? He feared they were comparing their circle to the show’s outrageous Gang. But, he soon realized that these fans weren’t seeing the sociopathic side of the characters—they were simply connecting with the genuine camaraderie among the cast.He explained:

What people are getting out of it is they’re recognizing that the human beings behind the characters are having a blast making the show, and we enjoy hanging out with each other, and they enjoy hanging out with their friends, and they enjoy watching the show, because it’s a group of people having fun together, even though on the surface, the characters do not like each other.

Rob McElhenney in a still from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

AsIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiapreps for its 14th season on Sept. 25, it crashes into a pretty exclusive club. The only other live-action sitcom to hit this milestone?The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.But while Ozzie and Harriet served up squeaky-clean family vibes, Sunny dishes out chaos and hilarity. It’s wild that a show about five lovable screw-ups in a dingy bar still hits the mark.

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A major shoutout goes to Rob McElhenney, who turned a shoestring budget into a cult classic, crafting roles that the cast just can’t get enough of. Remember Mac’s coming-out storyline? What started as a joke about his reluctance to come out, despite everyone already knowing, faced some serious backlash from the LGBTQ community. The show took this to heart, evolving the story to handle Mac’s sexuality with genuine respect and depth.

It’s this mix of heartfelt storytelling and offbeat humor that keeps Sunny not just alive but thriving, season after season.

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McElhenney’s Post-Victory Taunt: Wrexham’s Big Clash with Tom Brady’s Birmingham

Rob McElhenney wastedno time reaching out to NFL legendTom Bradyafter Wrexham’s 3-0 triumph over Shrewsbury Town. With goals from Ollie Palmer, Elliot Lee, and Jack Marriott, Wrexham stormed to the top of the League One table, setting up an exciting clash with Birmingham City (.

McElhenney, who co-owns Wrexham withRyan Reynolds, sent a cheeky message to Brady on X:“See you next Monday @TomBrady 😉 Should be an absolute banger.”This high-stakes match pits Wrexham against Birmingham, a team part-owned by Brady and freshly revamped with record-breaking transfers.

Rob McElhenney and Reynolds. | Credit: @vancityreynolds/IG.

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Birmingham, currently fourth in the table, is eager to rebound from a rocky season. The game’s shaping up to be a crucial test for both sides as they chase promotion.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiais available to watch on Hulu & Apple TV.

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