The Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their Super Bowl 57 victory last week in front of a crowd that some estimates neared a whopping 1 million fans. As is usually the case, the parade was full of debauchery and plenty of alcohol being thrown around.
We saw drunk players getting taken away on wheelchairs, Travis Kelce cutting promos, and Patrick Mahomes stumbling around aimlessly, which led to some incredible jokes on social media.
However, not everyone was amused.
The Kansas City Star shared a handful of letters from fans who were angry that players were openly hitting the booze and getting hammered in front of the children. One fan went as far as to say they were “surprised and dismayed” to see the Chiefs boozing it up during the parade.
More footage of drunk Patrick Mahomes swilling wobbly pops atop the parade bus. š»š #chiefsparade pic.twitter.com/mJuyPefUtm
— Sportsbook Review (@SBRReview) February 15, 2023
One letter read:
I was surprised and dismayed to see that Patrick Mahomes and other players were drinking alcohol again. I felt that way three years ago, and I thought there would have been enough negative feedback from the parents of children and teenagers voicing their concerns to the Chiefsā administration that it wouldnāt be repeated.
Next time thereās a victory parade, please imbibe your alcohol privately and discreetly. Impressionable young people deserve better role models than what youāve displayed twice.
People really couldn’t grasp the idea of grown adults celebrating their hard work and appreciating a moment that very few people on earth will get to have.
š¤£š bruh was off the henny to the head ! Thatās sick https://t.co/CBvbqtQEsa
— liv(e) life (@Dream__chaser_) February 16, 2023
If the Chiefs cannot go a few hours without alcohol, the organization has a problem.
I, for one, was sickened to see this for the second time. Some Chiefs even bragged through social media about how drunk they were afterward. I am ashamed that players I cheered for could barely walk after they got off the bus. No doubt this spectacle made the news in other cities.
But that wasn’t all. Not only was the fun police out and upset with players for enjoying their time, but they were also offended that the team continues to use the “disrespectful” Tomahawk chop and chant.
Patrick Mahomes was so drunk at the Super Bowl parade he just handed the Super Bowl trophy to a random fan ššš pic.twitter.com/osnmMGTNCE
— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) February 17, 2023
I was super embarrassed for my city and the Chiefs organization when announcer Mitch Holthus stood onstage with the players and insisted that everyone join in the āArrowhead chopā to cap off the celebration.
Iām not saying I donāt participate in the chop sometimes ā itās knee-jerk for Chiefs fans. But I know better, and I know how inappropriate and disrespectful it is. The Chiefs should be making every effort to protect its awesome brand by getting rid of the chop. Instead, all appearances Wednesday were that they still actively encourage it.
Millions of eyes and ears will be focused on our city in a few weeks for the NFL Draft. We need a new move for the fans, and who better to introduce one than our creative Super Bowl-winning players? Can I get an Awhhhhhh? Can I get a NaNaNaNa?
How about this? Let’s let the players appreciate all of the sacrifices they have made throughout the season. Hell, let’s let them celebrate and enjoy the sacrifices they have made throughout their entire lives to get to this point. It’s an experience some of the players may never get again, so let the men live.
Can I get a NaNaNaNa?