JJ Watt and Yao Ming enjoyed what had to be a jovial lunch earlier today, something we’re all endlessly thankful for, as we’ve been left nothing short of mesmerized by the accompanying photo.

While I would normally be curious as to what the hell this duo discussed — the joys of Houston sports? Yao’s wine monopoly in Napa? — I’m left with my mouth agape by this early candidate for sports photo of the year.

Just for fun, here’s a cropped version that ups the absurdity by a healthy margin:

[via @JJWatt]