The responses RC got were hilarious -- from GIFs to some fans asking Clark if he was drunk or high ... 'cause they couldn't believe a sober mind could come up with such an analogy.
"Drinking early this morning??" one fan said while another said, "Whatever you're sippin on, I need it for later ud83dude02 ud83dude02"
Another fan thought Ryan needed a Snickers candy bar ... saying, "I trust you and highly respect you but maybe you are hangry or something! Stay happy!"
Clark -- who currently works for ESPN -- even got ripped by his colleagues .