Twitter hilariously reacts to Ed Hochuli's son making NFL referee debut

Ed Hochuli, one of the NFL's most recognized - and buff - officials retired in March after 28 years. But his legacy lives on in son Shawn Hochuli, who was promoted to referee for the 2018 season.

Shawn made his debut during Thursday night's preseason game between the Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers, and Twitter was quick to point out that he needs to lift more to match his dad's biceps.

When Ed Hochuli retired, I didn’t realize we were replacing him with his son.

No, literally. This is Ed Hochuli’s kid. And he’s an NFL referee. pic.twitter.com/mEZT8XhPoe
— Brandon Kinnard (@brandonkinnard) August 10, 2018

OMG, BABY MUSCLES! pic.twitter.com/Cmequg9jsp
— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) August 10, 2018

Shawn Hochuli still has some work to do if he's gonna math his dad's guns. #GBvsTEN
— Tim Backes (@timbackes) August 10, 2018

Shawn Hochuli you got some big guns to fill
— Zachary (@cather_appleby) August 10, 2018

Young Hochuli looks just like his dad, but needs to get in the weight room. Arms not up to par.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) August 10, 2018

Shawn Hochuli? I didn't realize NFL referees used Game of Thrones inheritance rules. #Packers #NFLPreseason
— Dan Griesbach (@DanGriesbach) August 10, 2018