NFL partners with LGBT activists again: Fans demand winless season.
The NFL’s Attempt at Pride Month
In 2020, after George Floyd died in police custody and the nation’s activists demanded justice in fiery but mostly peaceful protests, the NFL knew exactly how to handle the situation: They put the words “End Racism” at the back of the end zone.
And, just to make it clear that they meant you needed to help, they also put the words “It Takes All Of Us” at the back of the other end zone. Thus, all of us ended racism. Job well done, football fans. Also, we managed to nullify centuries of injustices perpetrated against Native Americans by changing the name of the Washington Redskins. It was just so easy.
Having gotten all of us to collectively end racism and completely erasing the legacy of the Trail of Tears by renaming Daniel Snyder’s perennial disgrace of a franchise to the Commanders, the NFL set out to quash another injustice: America’s history of homo-trans-nonbinary-asexual-intersex-two-spirit-phobia. It’s June — “pride month” — which means it’s time to bring out the big guns. Or rather, the rainbow flags.
Unfortunately, that didn’t quite go as planned. And ending racism was so easy!
Instead of “It Takes All of Us,” the official pride month slogan this year seemed to be “Football is for Everyone.” Which is a) true and b) has nothing to do with whether affirming that same-sex relationships are sinful according to Biblical standards is bigotry, whether a man can become a woman, or whether puberty blockers should be used on children suffering from gender dysphoria. Those are the big-ticket items this pride month, so, you know, not addressing that seems like a non-trivial thing, but I digress.
An important reminder – football is for everyone.
Happy Pride pic.twitter.com/TYJoaLxF7F
— NFL (@NFL) June 1, 2023
This ended well, as you might expect:
Well looks like another season I’m not watching any NFL games
— Shae Jordan Lipp (@shaelipp) June 1, 2023
Major rare NFL L
— PICKETTSBURGH (@Pickettsburgh8) June 1, 2023
— Reggie J Parker (@trippieregg) June 1, 2023
But that’s not all: We have the individual teams going rainbow, too!
Happy Pride from the New York Giants!
Happy Pride pic.twitter.com/EiG0GshtRs
— New York Giants (@Giants) June 1, 2023
Celebrating love with the Houston Texans!
Celebrating love. Happy #Pride Month from the Texans! pic.twitter.com/yrJDOKAuo8
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) June 1, 2023
Join the Washington Commanders for the Capital Pride Parade & Festival!
Love is love
Join us June 10-11 for the @CapitalPrideDC Parade & Festival as we march, pass out giveaways and more! pic.twitter.com/OeN8fniLVC
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) June 1, 2023
Celebrating Pride Month with the Indianapolis Colts!
Love over everything.
Happy #Pride! pic.twitter.com/xGb9YDAWqO
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) June 1, 2023
Things the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate: throwing snowballs at Santa Claus, anti-Semitism and anti-Asian racism, and now, Pride Month!
Celebrating love with the Philadelphia Eagles!
We celebrate and stand with the LGBTQ+ community this #PrideMonth.
We are proud to display the new rainbow Eagles wings mural in Pepsi Plaza, painted by LGBTQ+ artist Tiffany Urquhart pic.twitter.com/MxSDJRkstG
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 1, 2023
Opposing Players and the LGBT Community: A Tale of Hate
It’s 2023 and we thought we had come a long way. We had rules in place to prevent opposing players from getting temporarily paralyzed, and we had made strides in supporting the LGBT community. But, as it turns out, we still have a long way to go.
People are still refusing to cheerfully endorse whatever sexual practices and/or gender identity people decide is right for them. And that, my friends, is out-and-out hate.
Sigh.
— txeaglesfan (@txeaglesfan1991) June 1, 2023
— Greg (@z0sixxer) June 1, 2023
Can we get a nuclear family month? Can vets get more than 1 day? Jeezus
— Chris (@Chrisvbape4amc) June 1, 2023
— Truth Seeker (@_TruthZone_) June 1, 2023
Good grief..now I understand why you keep having losing seasons
— Ranger On Point Pissed Off Neanderthal MAGA (@AmazingRanger83) June 2, 2023
Literally every team in all sports and all companies are going woke…
— Riley MacDonald (@Riley_8273) June 2, 2023
It’s time to take this fight to Instagram. Twitter is all those right-wing Elon Musk fans, whereas the woke kids love the ‘gram, right? Or is it TikkerTokker now? Who knows. But let’s give it a shot. First up, Arizona Cardinals:
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Arizona Cardinals showing their support for the LGBT community. #loveislove #pride #equality
Football and the Woke Backlash
It seems like every time a sports team shows support for a marginalized group, there’s a vocal backlash from those who feel threatened by progress. Take the recent posts from the Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and Los Angeles Chargers, for example.
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But of course, there are always those who can’t handle progress. The comments on these posts are filled with hate and bigotry, with some even threatening to unfollow the team. It’s a sad reminder that we still have a long way to go in the fight for equality.
Minnesota Nice?
Even in supposedly progressive states like Minnesota, there are those who push back against inclusivity. Despite the state’s reputation for being welcoming and open-minded, there are still politicians who have been accused of sexual harassment and abuse. It’s a reminder that we can’t let our guard down, even in places where we think progress is being made.
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Football and pride month campaigns don’t seem to mix well, as evidenced by the controversy surrounding the NFL’s recent social media posts. Some fans are pushing back against what they see as the league’s “woke” values being shoved in their faces. Others are questioning why the league is celebrating one group over another, such as military veterans.
Despite the pushback, some NFL teams have chosen to participate in the pride month campaigns. However, this has only led to more controversy and criticism. It seems that the league can’t even take a lesson from one of their top sponsors, Bud Light, which faced a drop in sales after a transgender influencer was hired to promote the brand.
While it’s impossible to determine what each team did or didn’t do to support the LGBTQ+ community, it’s clear that pro-forma platitudes paying homage to progressive causes don’t go unnoticed in 2023. Fans are tired of being bombarded with woke rainbow propaganda and are pushing back against companies that disguise agitprop as advertising.
So, what can the NFL do to address this controversy? Maybe they can take a lesson from their official beer sponsor, Bud Light, and reconsider their approach to promoting social causes. Or maybe they can simply focus on what they do best: football.
The NFL’s Controversial Move
The NFL has once again found itself in hot water after aligning with the LGBT community. The league’s recent partnership with an honest-to-goodness satanist and the release of a women’s swimsuit for transgender men that gave new meaning to the phrase “tuck rule” has caused a public outcry. The company quickly pushed the swag out of sight, but it seems like this won’t be the end of it.
What’s Next?
Many are speculating that the NFL will continue to push the boundaries of what is acceptable by putting “Dylan Mulvaney Rocks” and “Drag Queens Belong at Public Schools” in the back of the end zones next year. It worked for racism, after all. Right?
Our Take
As a society, we need to be careful about the messages we send and the values we promote. The NFL’s recent actions have left many feeling uneasy and questioning the direction of the league. We deserve better than this. Let’s hope the NFL takes a step back and reconsiders its alignment with controversial groups.
- Engage: What are your thoughts on the NFL’s recent actions?
- Reflect: What values do you think the NFL should promote?
- Act: Consider reaching out to the NFL and sharing your thoughts on this issue.
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