NFL Hashtag Completely Backfires On NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
The NFL encouraged its fans to ask Commissioner Goodell questions using the hashtag #AskCommish. And things quickly got out of hand.
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The NFL decided to let fans ask Commissioner Goodell some questions about the NFL draft, which takes place this weekend.
.@nflcommish is taking over @nfl on Tuesday (1:30pm ET)! He's ready to talk #NFLDraft with YOU! #AskCommish
NFL@nflGoodell was pumped.
However, it quickly became evident that Twitter users had a lot to say about the commissioner's handling of the league beyond the draft.
Have the anonymous industry good ole boys decided the NFL can handle out gay players yet? Asking for a friend. #AskCommish
Saeed Jones@theferocityFollow
Have the anonymous industry good ole boys decided the NFL can handle out gay players yet? Asking for a friend. #AskCommish
01:25 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Riley Cooper promised to fight every nigger in here yet I'm still waiting. Who do I speak to about this? #AskCommish
Desus@desusniceFollow
Riley Cooper promised to fight every nigger in here yet I'm still waiting. Who do I speak to about this? #AskCommish
01:18 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Any comment on Darren Sharper or the high number of sexual assault charges against NFL players? #AskCommish
Rohan Joseph@rohanmexicoFollow
Any comment on Darren Sharper or the high number of sexual assault charges against NFL players? #AskCommish
01:55 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Are you aware that the starting Quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a rapist? #AskCommish
Wingstop Owner@HuhWhatsACondomFollow
Are you aware that the starting Quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a rapist? #AskCommish
01:51 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Would you call a Native American a Redskin to his face? #AskCommish
Kyle@kappleyFollow
Would you call a Native American a Redskin to his face? #AskCommish
01:53 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Would you fine a player if it was found he was behind a massive effort to cover up traumatic brain injuries? #AskCommish
SportsPickle@sportspickleFollow
Would you fine a player if it was found he was behind a massive effort to cover up traumatic brain injuries? #AskCommish
01:18 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Even Nevada Senator Harry Reid took the opportunity to question the commissioner.
Commissioner Goodell, do you believe you have the authority to act against racism in the NFL like Mr. Silver did in the NBA? #AskCommish
Senator Harry Reid@SenatorReidFollow
Commissioner Goodell, do you believe you have the authority to act against racism in the NFL like Mr. Silver did in the NBA? #AskCommish
01:58 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
And things got a bit personal.
#AskCommish do you try not to think about the blood on your hands or do you just stuff money into the hole where your soul used to be
Bill Hanstock@sundownmotelFollow
#AskCommish do you try not to think about the blood on your hands or do you just stuff money into the hole where your soul used to be
01:37 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#AskCommish Any plan of punishment for Jim Irsay or does his money mean that much to you?
JAJ @JudetruthFollow
#AskCommish Any plan of punishment for Jim Irsay or does his money mean that much to you?
01:47 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
.@nfl @nflcommish Who is the most racist owner in the NFL? Is it Jerry Jones? It's gotta be Jones. #AskCommish #NFLDraft
Jordan D. Uhl@JordanUhlFollow
.@nfl @nflcommish Who is the most racist owner in the NFL? Is it Jerry Jones? It's gotta be Jones. #AskCommish #NFLDraft
01:58 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
On a scale of 1 to infinity, how much do you enjoy the fact that working class fans have been priced out of attending games? #AskCommish
KTA@keiteayFollow
On a scale of 1 to infinity, how much do you enjoy the fact that working class fans have been priced out of attending games? #AskCommish
01:29 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Care to explain this? #AskCommish
Tyler Steele@TWillSteeleFollow
Care to explain this? #AskCommish
02:06 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Some questions were slightly more on topic.
#AskCommish do we still need blackouts for games?
D.J.@KUtherPendragonFollow
#AskCommish do we still need blackouts for games?
01:37 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#AskCommish Do you think Joe Flacco is elite?
Deep Threat@DeeepThreatFollow
#AskCommish Do you think Joe Flacco is elite?
01:24 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#AskCommish is there a possibility for new teams anytime soon?
BoltFam Graffix@BoltFamGraffixFollow
#AskCommish is there a possibility for new teams anytime soon?
01:49 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#AskCommish If someone got in trouble in Philadelphia, and later moved to live with his aunt and uncle, could he still play in the NFL?
Chris Kluwe@ChrisWarcraftFollow
#AskCommish If someone got in trouble in Philadelphia, and later moved to live with his aunt and uncle, could he still play in the NFL?
01:45 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
But most were super random.
#AskCommish Is a hot dog a sandwich?
Mike Tunison@xmasapeFollow
#AskCommish Is a hot dog a sandwich?
01:36 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
When is the McRib coming back? #AskCommish
Saints Draft: 2 Days@TheGhostTechFollow
When is the McRib coming back? #AskCommish
02:36 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#AskCommish do you think the movie did an adequate job of conveying the emotions related to Dumbledore's funeral?
Jacob@ohholybuttFollow
#AskCommish do you think the movie did an adequate job of conveying the emotions related to Dumbledore's funeral?
01:49 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Turn down for what? #AskCommish
Anthony Dillon@xbartsimpsonxFollow
Turn down for what? #AskCommish
01:56 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
The commissioner was understandably careful with his choices.
NFL@nfl
"@RealSlimGrady93: Would you rather fight 1 horse-sized duck OR 100 duck-sized horses? #askcommish" I'm going to have to duck that question
“@Sportsfeeder1 I'm going to storify all Qs you don't answer. French or Italian dressing? #askcommish!” Balsamic Vinaigrette
"@JamieSigsbury how do u feel about booing at the draft #AskCommish” Pete Rozelle taught me long ago fans don’t cheer for commissioners
Though he did let on that he was seeing the serious questions.
At least someone asked the real question we were all thinking...
#AskCommish why did you think this was a going to be a good idea?
debb@itsjustdebbFollow
#AskCommish why did you think this was a going to be a good idea?
01:26 PM - 6 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite