Calls grow louder for the removal of a Lions supporter after an inappropriate comment during a solemn tribute goes viral.
The Detroit Lions are under fire after a fan’s disrespectful behavior went viral ahead of their Sunday game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Prior to kickoff at Ford Field, a moment of silence was held to honor the victims of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. As players and coaches stood in solemn tribute, a Lions fan disrupted the silence by shouting, “Vikings suck.”
The incident sparked outrage among fans, with many calling for the fan’s removal.
“Omg I heard that and as a Lions fan that was trash. Hope he gets kicked out now!” one commenter wrote.
Another added, “Guy at the Lions vs Vikings game yelling ‘Vikings Suck’ during the moment of silence for New Orleans needs to be kicked out. Classless fan.”
“Wow! What trash. If I was the Lions organization, they’d be kicked out!!” a social media user chimed in.
The backlash extended beyond the individual fan, with critics taking aim at the Lions’ fan base as a whole, describing the behavior as “disrespectful” and “low-class.”
“National TV Detroit fan yells ‘Vikings suck’ during moment of silence tonight. Detroit low-class scumbags,” one post read.
“#Lions fan takes moment of silence for NOLA attack to scream ‘Vikings Suck!’ While everyone in the nation could hear him… So disrespectful,” another critic wrote.
One disappointed viewer shared, “To the Lions fan that yelled ‘Vikings suck’ during the moment of silence for victims of a terrorist attack… you are absolutely disgusting. Not the time to say anything, no matter what team you’re rooting for!”
Whether the fan will be identified or if the Lions organization will take action remains unclear. However, the incident has undeniably cast a negative light on the franchise and its supporters.
