It was hard enough for Panthers fans to sit through their team's 37-19 drubbing at the hands of the Steelers on Sunday night, so one can only imagine what they were thinking when they saw what Cam Newton wore to his postgame press conference.

The Pro Bowl quarterback, who was pulled in the third quarter Sunday for his own protection, donned a lavender blazer, leggings and slippers to his media session following his team's loss.




While Newton had a solid game -- he threw for 250 yards and one touchdown -- the fact that his team lost made some question his choice of attire.






The comparisons came fast and furious, with Twitter users throwing out everyone from congresswoman Nancy Pelosi to a character from "The Watchmen" to Batman:




This isn't the first time Newton has worn a questionable outfit to his postgame press conference, but at least in the previous instances of indiscretion he could argue that his clothes were found in the menswear section of the store.

NBA Jerseys Interpreted As Soccer Kits

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Atlanta Hawks

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Boston Celtics

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Brooklyn Nets

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Charlotte Hornets

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Chicago Bulls

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Cleveland Cavaliers

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Dallas Mavericks

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Denver Nuggets

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Detroit Pistons

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Golden State Warriors

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Houston Rockets

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Indiana Pacers

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Los Angeles Clippers

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Los Angeles Lakers

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Minnesota Timberwolves

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Memphis Grizzlies

 

NBA, Soccer Style

New York Knicks

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Miami Heat

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Milwaukee Bucks

 

NBA, Soccer Style

New Orleans Pelicans

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Oklahoma City Thunder

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Philadelphia 76ers

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Phoenix Suns

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Portland TrailBlazers

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Orlando Magic

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Sacramento Kings

 

NBA, Soccer Style

San Antonio Spurs

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Toronto Raptors

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Utah Jazz

 

NBA, Soccer Style

Washington Wizards

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