Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are getting absolutely roasted online right now, and it’s all thanks to their pregame outfit choices before their first-ever NFL game in Paris. The internet, as it always does, noticed a pretty glaring blunder that folks are having a field day with.
The Big “Peaky Blinders” Blunder Across the Channel
The Steelers’ social media team thought they were being super clever, dropping a “Peaky Blinders” caption with photos of QB1 Aaron Rodgers and several of his teammates. These guys were decked out in some seriously dapper, expensive suits and flat caps, an impressive look for sure. But here’s the kicker, and this is where Mike McCarthy’s team totally whiffed: the hit Netflix show “Peaky Blinders” is set in Birmingham, England, after World War 1. Guess where the Steelers are actually playing their Week 7 matchup? Yep, Paris, France. Not England. Not even close.
Internet Trolls Show No Mercy for the Geographical Slip-Up
You know the internet waits for nothing, and the “Peaky Blinders” fans, especially those across the pond in England, are not taking kindly to the geographical blunder. The comments section is an absolute war zone, with internet trolls destroying the team in their remarks. The popular Netflix show, which followed a criminal gang battling it out in the United Kingdom’s streets for six seasons, has a passionate fanbase. They’re definitely making the Steelers aware of their mistake, with some of the comments even cleverly putting the situation into “American terms” to really drive the point home. This viral post has definitely drawn added international attention to the Steelers, even if it’s not the kind they were probably hoping for as the NFL pushes for global saturation.
While the internet is having a field day, the Steelers are probably way more focused on what’s happening on the gridiron. They’re entering this first Paris game with a solid 4-2 record and a real chance to grab another win against the New Orleans Saints in Week 7. After this international spectacle, Pittsburgh will head back home for a Week 8 showdown with the Cleveland Browns before getting some much-needed rest on their bye week. The team’s definitely hoping to re-enter America with that fifth win under their belt, putting the “Peaky Blinders” trolling firmly in the rearview mirror.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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