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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIs this the year to boycott the SuperBowl?
Its a corporate extravaganza.
The king is going to be there to steal the attention.
I feel like he's already ruined it.
Wounded Bear
(63,751 posts)mahatmakanejeeves
(67,995 posts)Srkdqltr
(9,306 posts)niyad
(129,326 posts)Ocelot II
(128,798 posts)
niyad
(129,326 posts)brush
(61,033 posts)Those talons look lethal.
Ocelot II
(128,798 posts)They aren't native to the US but I wish they were.
flamingdem
(40,777 posts)diapers. He'll be gushing and all around him can enjoy the schtink.
Think. Again.
(22,456 posts)...but watching other people do it is boring.
Ocelot II
(128,798 posts)but I'm not sure if I'm actually boycotting it if I never watch it anyhow.
Funtatlaguy
(11,872 posts)Will be interesting to see how many times the director of the show gives us a glimpse of Heir Cheeto and/or Kelces girlfriend.
Butterflylady
(4,584 posts)travelingthrulife
(4,294 posts)How much does it cost us?
Raftergirl
(1,790 posts)teams he likes are in it, but hell be pulling for the Eagles. He is a bigger college football fan.
walkingman
(10,256 posts)I think it will be a good game - pulling for the Eagles.
MustLoveBeagles
(14,499 posts)Watch the Puppy Bowl instead.
Emile
(40,277 posts)If I were to watch it would be to see the commercials. Most of them are already being shown on TV.
Attilatheblond
(8,123 posts)so I could fast forward and watch only the commercials.
MustLoveBeagles
(14,499 posts)A lot more fun. I love all the players.
JoseBalow
(9,084 posts)I've watched the Puppy Bowl since the first one, and it keeps getting better and better!
MustLoveBeagles
(14,499 posts)I needed that
JoseBalow
(9,084 posts)I could watch these cuties all day
Meowmee
(9,212 posts)jmbar2
(7,529 posts)Maybe Taylor Swift can lead the boos.
CrispyQ
(40,608 posts)I'd put nothing past him. Make her have to be polite to him in public. I hate him so much that I already hate him for shit he hasn't even done.
milestogo
(22,447 posts)Travis Kelce is praising President Donald Trump's plans to attend Super Bowl 59.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end told a pool of reporters Wednesday that it is "pretty cool" that Trump is set to attend the two-time reigning champ's big game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
"Thats awesome. Its a great honor," he told reporters, according to videos posted by multiple media outlets Wednesday. "I think, you know, no matter who the president is, I know Im excited because its the biggest game of my life, you know, and having the president there, you know, its the best country in the world. So, thatd be pretty cool."
But Kelce is the boyfriend of pop star Taylor Swift, whom Trump slammed late last year, even writing "I hate Taylor Swift" on Truth Social in September.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/02/05/travis-kelce-donald-trump-taylor-swift/78250663007/
Her boyfriend is "honored" that Rump is coming.
Aristus
(71,535 posts)And, not incidentally, obtain material for a new break-up song.
milestogo
(22,447 posts)She can do better.
Polybius
(21,383 posts)littlemissmartypants
(31,378 posts)Lulu KC
(8,434 posts)Or he'd had a few drinks. Or needed a drink. I just can't believe that TS would date anyone dumb.
MustLoveBeagles
(14,499 posts)Captain Zero
(8,711 posts)Good.
And I'm not watching it.
PCIntern
(27,942 posts)THIS IS DEFINITELY THE YEAR TO BOYCOTT!!
WinstonSmith4740
(3,411 posts)I have to admit my heart was gladdened when i read a column saying that Philadelphians hate Trump almost as much as New Yorkers.
(Didn't he try and screw over the Eagles a few years back?) I don't think he's going to get the reception he's looking for. Since broadcasters allowed the chant of "F*ck you Biden" to be heard, it'll be interesting to see if Fox mutes the boos.
Just kidding...of course they'll mute them...can't have Dear Leader upset.
On edit: Just went back and saw the original post about how much Philly natives hate Trump, and saw that you had posted it!! Thanks so much PC!
Paladin
(32,204 posts)nolabear
(43,847 posts)Sogo
(6,949 posts)I'm much less enthused about watching it, since there will be the inevitable shots of him in the crowd; and him inevitably standing to soak in the adoration (or what he thinks is adoration....I am looking forward to the booing....).
Everything Trump touches dies....
JCMach1
(29,072 posts)To a Trump dis track.
Please make it happen.
He's not like us. He's not like us
usonian
(23,240 posts)Renoving "End Racism" from football field.

For Caligula.
The most cowardly betrayal of players and fans ever.
Kap was right.
Rich white boy owners have no spine. Committment to end racism is a bad joke.
The Unmitigated Gall
(4,710 posts)But this would NOT be the year to start up imo.
mwmisses4289
(3,080 posts)7, 8 years ago, and only because we happened to drop by that day. Not a sports fan, although I have attended games occasionally throughout my life (last one was when we won tickets to opening day for our baseball team). Just not really interested.
Edited to add: I do catch some of the more memorable commercials on youtube.
Bleacher Creature
(11,504 posts)MorbidButterflyTat
(4,089 posts)So happy for Josh Allen finally getting the respect he's earned as MVP.
Chalco
(1,433 posts)Nothing more to say
SCantiGOP
(14,647 posts)That the average ticket price this year was $3,300, so to get a ticket and go boo now is probably going to set you back $5-6 thousand.
💲😵💫
FarPoint
(14,476 posts)tRump and the billionaires are ruining a sport. Think of what low viewership could do to advertizers paying top dollar....yes, it will send a strong message.
Ninga
(8,979 posts)thousands of dollars to produce and pay the ginormous advert fees only to not have maximum eyes on their product? The NFL set the fees because millions watch.
japple
(10,459 posts)eom
dchill
(42,660 posts)I regularly boycott NFL activities.🤔
BattleRow
(2,085 posts)Most folks are in a super stupor..myself included.
Gore1FL
(22,811 posts)DENVERPOPS
(13,003 posts)What Corporate owned, or Oligarch owned private box will let him use it........
Probably the one that gets the most "Corporate Welfare" ???????????
Can't believe Kelce's? comments praising Trump coming and trying to steal the show. Trump will most certainly take credit for the huge crowd coming, just to see him..........
If I were the secret service, I would be going bananas..................What a fucking security nightmare.........
spike jones
(1,986 posts)Mr.WeRP
(1,080 posts)He hates the NFL (he couldnt own a team and failed starting his own league). He hates the Eagles since they dissed him at the Whitehouse, he hates Taylor Swift. He loves attention and playing the victim. And the SB is one of the most viewed events in the US. I can see him using this as an opportunity to shit on everyone, stage a false flag attempt on him and then use this as an excuse for Martial Law.
beaglelover
(4,416 posts)So, no, I will not be boycotting the Super Bowl.
Mosby
(19,211 posts)I don't usually like phili teams, including the eagles but I'm a huge Barkley fan. I think he's the season mvp and is probably going to tear it up in the SB.
I like KC though, and the three peat storyline is compelling.
I'm probably going to root for the eagles.
beaglelover
(4,416 posts)that basically allowed the Chiefs to win. Not saying it was rigged........
My final score prediction, 41 - 38, Chiefs win.
Bird Lady
(1,996 posts)As long as there have been super bowls, or stupid bowls as I call them.
Buns_of_Fire
(18,973 posts)BlueTsunami2018
(4,819 posts)Im not letting that asshole ruin it for me.
Go Birds!
We havent made it a priority in years. We have other plans for this Sunday.
LisaM
(29,465 posts)And I will root for the Eagles like I was going to do and relish every time they show Taylor Swift.
I will also enjoy every second of "Lift Every Voice and Sing".
Beringia
(5,322 posts)https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219997477
John OMalley on Facebook:
Donald Trump is going to the Super Bowl. Not because he cares about football, or even understands it beyond big men smash into each other, but because he simply cannot bear to be left out of something important. This is a man who would crash a childs birthday party just to cut the cake himself and then complain that the kid didnt thank him enough.
And this Super Bowl? Oh, its extra personal.
ECL213
(429 posts)Maybe he'll choke on a hot dog.
Jerry2144
(3,164 posts)The two teams in the game would not be there if the refs made honest calls and didn't throw it to the Cheats
Reader Rabbit
(2,746 posts)Got to run out and get some super-cool dice before Sunday!
jalan48
(14,914 posts)Nigrum Cattus
(1,190 posts)It's rarely a good game and yes if tsf is there it's guaranteed to be
greatauntoftriplets
(178,588 posts)sanduca
(94 posts)I don't like neither team🤮
I only like Kelcee because of Tay.
I love football and I have many teams I could be rooting for but none of those two. Then, you gonna have the dictator seeking attention.
No thanks!
LuvLoogie
(8,467 posts)I've been over pro sports for a while, though.
Blasphemer
(3,566 posts)CloudWatcher
(2,127 posts)I don't know how people can continue to watch after the CTE news. And high school football is basically child abuse. Nuts to the whole sport.
SCantiGOP
(14,647 posts)Im sure it would collapse in a matter of hours. 🙄
Write a letter to your legislators instead of pushing irrelevant musings like this.
joanbarnes
(2,068 posts)Could not care less about corporate sports ownership. I even boycott the game day crap they expect us to eat!
Oopsie Daisy
(6,670 posts)For someone who never watches the Super Bowl, how can they not-watch it with greater gusto than before?
I guess I could scowl more when changing the channel, or when streaming something else.
Voltaire2
(15,377 posts)This is the moment to withhold as much consumption derived from the oligarch economy as you can. They need us to consume their shit.
regnaD kciN
(27,426 posts)
unless my favorite team is playing.
But this time is much more worth boycotting, what with Trump in attendance and the NFL coincidentally deciding to remove the End Racism signs.
highplainsdem
(59,607 posts)elocs
(24,486 posts)Bluethroughu
(7,215 posts)Captain Zero
(8,711 posts)PBS.
EVERYONE SET Your TV ON LOCAL PBS CHANNEL ALL DAY SUNDAY !!
AkFemDem
(2,508 posts)Shitty refs will give it to shitty KC anyway, shitty halftime show featuring shitty music has zero appeal, now that shitty he who shall not be named is attending, theres even more reason to spend my Sunday washing my hair instead.
Glorfindel
(10,172 posts)Certainly won't start this year.
Drum
(10,554 posts)Folks can crow about principled boycotts, sure go ahead. The games the point. And the fun long-form commercials!
Captain Zero
(8,711 posts)It is carried by Fox and Tubi.
So we all need to set our channels elsewhere .
No Fox, No Tubi.
If someone knows how to set up a poll here maybe we should vote on alternatives and the winner is where we go?
MorbidButterflyTat
(4,089 posts)Don't give a shit about that grotesque blob of putrid slime.
Different Drummer
(9,083 posts)Let's just say I don't foresee the Chiefs ever losing the Super Bowl as long as Travis Kelce is playing for them. You can read into that whatever you will. Also, being Jayden Daniels' Stan, I was a bit disappointed the Commanders didn't win the NFC Championship. So, bottom line, I don't care about either team and I certainly don't wish to see Donny Cheap Eggs. I hate to miss the commercials, but I figure I can see/find out about them after the game.
milestogo
(22,447 posts)What an exciting year for him.
Different Drummer
(9,083 posts)JustAnotherGen
(37,475 posts)Yes.
Polybius
(21,383 posts)It was never there before, and was never meant to stay forever. It was put up to protest George Floyd's murder.
JustAnotherGen
(37,475 posts)Seriously. Why should that matter to me. Are you saying that the BLM stuff was all just performative?
Polybius
(21,383 posts)That's the problem with putting stuff up. People get pissed when the time comes to remove it. It doesn't mean that the message is any less significant.
Had it been taken down after 2020 no one would have noticed.
Meowmee
(9,212 posts)I think that might be too hard for a lot of people though it wouldnt be a boycott for me because I never watched it anyway 😹
Polybius
(21,383 posts)But only because the Eagles and Chiefs made it again.
xmas74
(30,007 posts)Finally finish his assassination of Drake on an international stage. KL sweeps the Grammys and the American Heart Association state that "Not Like Us" is perfect for performing CPR?
Someone needs to remember to use that song when trying to resuscitate Aubrey because this should kill him.
Iggo
(49,579 posts)usonian
(23,240 posts)Two face.
No, no, the emperor must not see this!

Kap was right.
Committed to end racism AS LONG AS THE COMMITTMENT IS INVISIBLE.