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As we mentioned on Monday, we were kind of surprised that the little arts & crafts project to the right here was allowed to be displayed during the Saints-Bears game on Sunday; not that we sat up that night fretting about it, but come on. That's a little classless, if you're into the "class" thing, even for Soldier Field. And apparently Keith Olbermann agrees, presenting the sign with the silver in his Worst Person in the World segment on Tuesday's installment of MSNBC Countdown.
But don't fret, Saints fans, because ABC26 New Orleans TV news correspondents Liz Reyes and Glynn Boyd were on the scene at Soldier Field on Sunday, and they had your back. Their report on other indignities that Saints' fans had to endure from the Chicago faithful included taunts of "Where's FEMA?" and "You from New Orleans? Too bad you didn't drown!" But the highlight came during an interview with two female New Orleans fans, which went like this:
"They have not been very nice ... (in background: "Super Fucking Bowl! Super Fucking Bowl!") ... We're so proud of what the Saints have done for the city of New Orleans, we owe them everything ... (Bears fan jumps into camera shot, yelling "Super Bowl! Super Bears!" Woman pushes him in the face) ... Don't hug me!"
Our favorite part: Boyd then yells at the Bears fan, "Come on, Gov!"
Despicable Bears Fans [ABC26]
Rex Grossman, Like Jim McMahon, But Without The Sunglasses And Headband [Deadspin]
'Worst' Banner At Playoff Game [MSNBC]
Comments
They should all die in a giant fire started by a cow...too soon?
They should all die in a giant fire started by a cow...too soon?
How does he do it?
Amazing.
UM, I was just thinking that for the sign to be Deadspin approved, it should've ended with "... too soon?"
I used to be indifferent to the Bears. Then I moved to Chicago. Now I don't know whether I hate the Bears, the Cubs, or the White Sox the most. Depends on the day, I guess.
Bear Fan #1: Where are we going?
Bear Fan #2: Yeah...and why are we in this handbasket?
Rarely are Deadspin comment threads won in the first response. Outstanding.
When did all the Red Sox fans move to Chicago?
That really is some weak-assed sh*t.
On behalf of all Bears' fans I apologize for the meatheads.
Oh, and f*ck Reggie Bush.
Just for that sign, Steve Bartman should do the ceremonial coin-toss.
Although, I disagree with Olberman. As bad as Bears fans are, Bill Kristol is still worse.
Geez, these bears fans are so shitty, they're making me consider cheering for the Colts.
C'mon guys, ease up on the Windy City. Chicago hasn't been shit on this badly since the last time Dave Matthews' tour bus drove through town.
Worse than Bill Kristol? Keith has taken the gloves off.
And how did this segment make the cut? I thought the entire show was how Bill O'Reilly sucks.
Slight tangent, but: Looks like the Gawker artists have been watching too much A-ha lately....
The Bears fans that put that sign up are just like school on Saturday........ No Class.
Thats nothing, Im going to the Yankee home opener with my radio controlled plane and flying it in to people.
I never had a problem with Bears fans until now. Bear fans always knew they sucked ass and could admit it. Cubs fans think their shit doesn't stink...even though it does.
Hey everyone...what do mama bear on birth control have in common? No Cubs!
What does CUBS stand for? Completely Useless By September!
Still, that sign is better then anything Mariotti ever wrote.
Keith Olbermann is still alive?
Come on, it's not as if they did the "Lights Out" dance at midfield or anything. Classless? I THINK NOT!
It was all that Bears Fan's fault, everyone knows that. If he had made the sign, politely, like he was supposed to, the Saints would never have lost that game. That Bears Fan should die of gonorrhea and rot in hell. Would you like a cookie, son?
I come for the sports, but I stay for the nineteenth century historical references. Thanks UM.
Joe Buck's seen worse...
Not to worry, Karma always comes around.
I got nothing against the Bears except to say F the Bears. There will be no Bears victory without the HoneyBears dancing on the sidelines. You can print that!
+1 Kathleen Turner Overdrive
Simply delightful, good sir (or ma'am).
What does CUBS stand for? Completely Useless By September!
Thank you for enlightening me on that. I always thought it stands for Credit Union for Berkeley Students.
Although I'm a die hard Cub fan, this one is my favorite:
"What do a bear on birth control and the World Series have in common? No Cubs."
That was truly a "Arizona State fans yelling 'PLO!' at Steve Kerr" moment. I want people to remember this the next time they decide to trash Philly fans.
If you're on the polar opposite side of Keith Olbermann on an issue you can't be wrong.
The same goes for O'Reilly.
I like funny stuff. But that sign is wrong.
They should all be swallowed up by sharks...too soon?
Dear Chicago Sports Fans:
This is why my father gave you the Cubs, Blackhawks and, until recently, the White Sox. Smarten up.
Love,
Jesus Christ.
Simply delightful, good sir (or ma'am).
That's what she (or he) said.
Terrible, fuckin' funny, but terrible
Seriously though, great sign.
I hope someone goes '68 Democratic National Convention on their asses.
Apropos yada yada:
I'm still dazed by the fact that Kelly Leak is nominated for an oscar.
Sorry. Wrong Bears team.
Thank you 2ndBase...I typed it too fast. That's what I meant.
"And George Michael finally got to 2nd base. And he went in head first...like Pete Rose."
I'm still dazed by the fact that Kelly Leak is a two-time NBA MVP.
In my section we were pretty nice to the Saints fan. Sure, after Thomas Jones scored the last touchdown my friend started doing his version of the great Scorpions hit...
"There he is!! Rockin you like a Hurricane!!"
We quickly punched him in the arm and told him to shut up.
Though we laughed inside.
Welcome to the "Chicago sports fans are assholes" club, residents of New Orleans. It's warm and much less condescending inside.
Chicago fans suck. No question about it.
I was at the White Sox/Cardinals game last year where Reyes through a no-hitter into the 7th. The Cardinals lost the game 1-0 on a home run by Thome, the Sox's only hit. The way Sox fans were talking shit at the end of the game you would have thought that won 100-0. No class and no respect the fact that we had just seen a no-hitter go into the 7th inning.
I was at the White Sox/Cardinals game last year where Reyes through a no-hitter into the 7th. The Cardinals lost the game 1-0 on a home run by Thome, the Sox's only hit. The way Sox fans were talking shit at the end of the game you would have thought that won 100-0. No class and no respect the fact that we had just seen a no-hitter go into the 7th inning.
It was probably due more to the fact they put a 20 spot on the board the day before...also... Freddy Garcia threw a one hitter that day too, so it's not like they had nothing to cheer for there either.
Though, to be honest, I like that everybody hates Chicago fans now. It means we're winning.
You know something is wrong with Bear's fans when Deadspin is in almost universal agreement that they are dicks and entirely inappropriate. (reference Corey Lidle thread... "A Rod should've been flying the plane... if so, it wouldnt have hit anything).
P.S. Eagles and Raiders Fans are worse. Example, when I was 7 and moved to LA from D.C. I went to a Raiders vs. Redskins pre-season game and was wearing Redskins gear. Raiders fans spit and threw things at me (not just one... many). My father (a very docile person by nature) almost got in a fist fight trying to protect me. However, joke was on them in the end. Todd Marinovich was their QB that game.
I couldn't be more proud. I hope we can maintain that level of intensity in Miami.
before this years world series my favorite joke used to be....What do the cubs and cardinals have in common? Neither team has won a world series in their new stadium.
I just finished reading an article in the Chicago Tribune that refrenced a lot of similar comments and signs as well as a fan calling a black reporter from NO the N word. Very embarrassing. I used to share season tickets to the Bears with my brothers and let me tell you, Soldier Field is filled with low brow, foul mouthed, dirt bags. The thing I always wondered was how do scum bags like that afford the tickets, refreshments, etc? I would never bring a kid to one of those games.
Dear America:
Sorry we ruined your soft-focus Super Bowl
--Da Bears
The thing I always wondered was how do scum bags like that afford the tickets, refreshments, etc?
They use the money they saved by not going to college.
Let's just acknowledge that you will find asshole fans just about anywhere: Philly, Boston, Chicago, Manchester, Milan... wherever there is a local sports team, you will find at least one dickhead waiting for their moment to shine.
I received a phone call on Sunday during the game from a friend asking me to come lend her a hand. She is from New Orleans, but has lived here for five years now. She had a friend from high school in town with her 6-year old daughter and they wanted to watch the game. They went to Rock Bottom thinking that it was a big place and a more tame crowd. Big mistake. Three tiny females were taunted and heckled throughout the entire game. They were cussed at, made fun of and told to go back to their destroyed homes.
Classless. And let's not pretend that this just started when Chicago teams finally started to win. I saw a 14-year old kid get pushed down the stairs in the upper deck of the United Center because he was wearing a Detroit Red Wings jersey. When was the last time the Blackhawks won anything?
Finally....here was a completely offensive article written in the Tribune before the game. It's one thing for an idiot fan to be an asshole, but a whole different world when a newspaper is printing shit like this.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/chi-070121ka...
I live in Chicago and love my town, but I hate the Bears because of their fans and I always will.
Apropos of something, check out http://www.myspace.com/deadspinners for information on the Deadspin Midwest Pants Party, coming this summer to Chicago!
Er, make that http://groups.myspace.com/deadspinners
By the way, those two articles were written by the same asshole. I wonder if his new friend in New Orleans would enjoy his article that he wrote before the game.