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.
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@nflFollow
.@nflcommish is taking over @nfl on Tuesday (1:30pm ET)!
He's ready to talk #NFLDraft with YOU! #AskCommish
07:30 PM - 4 May 14RetweetFavorite
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 14RetweetFavorite
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 14RetweetFavorite
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 14RetweetFavorite
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 14RetweetFavorite
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 14RetweetFavorite
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 14RetweetFavorite
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 14RetweetFavorite
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 14RetweetFavorite
#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 14RetweetFavorite
.@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 14RetweetFavorite
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 14RetweetFavorite
Care to explain this? #AskCommish
Tyler Steele@TWillSteeleFollow
Care to explain this? #AskCommish
02:06 PM - 6 May 14RetweetFavorite
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 14RetweetFavorite
#AskCommish Do you think Joe Flacco is elite?
Deep Threat@DeeepThreatFollow
#AskCommish Do you think Joe Flacco is elite?
01:24 PM - 6 May 14RetweetFavorite
#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 14RetweetFavorite
#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 14RetweetFavorite
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 14RetweetFavorite
When is the McRib coming back? #AskCommish
Saints Draft: 2 Days@TheGhostTechFollow
When is the McRib coming back? #AskCommish
02:36 PM - 6 May 14RetweetFavorite
#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 14RetweetFavorite
Turn down for what? #AskCommish
Anthony Dillon@xbartsimpsonxFollow
Turn down for what? #AskCommish
01:56 PM - 6 May 14RetweetFavorite
The commissioner was understandably careful with his choices.
"@ThomasMejia79: When you were a kid, who has your favorite football player? #AskCommish" Johnny Unitas
NFL@nflFollow
"@ThomasMejia79: When you were a kid, who has your favorite football player? #AskCommish"
Johnny Unitas
02:18 PM - 6 May 14RetweetFavorite
"@RealSlimGrady93: Would you rather fight 1 horse-sized duck OR 100 duck-sized horses? #askcommish" I'm going to have to duck that question
NFL@nflFollow
"@RealSlimGrady93: Would you rather fight 1 horse-sized duck OR 100 duck-sized horses? #askcommish"
I'm going to have to duck that question
02:20 PM - 6 May 14RetweetFavorite
“@Sportsfeeder1 I'm going to storify all Qs you don't answer. French or Italian dressing? #askcommish!” Balsamic Vinaigrette
NFL@nflFollow
“@Sportsfeeder1 I'm going to storify all Qs you don't answer. French or Italian dressing? #askcommish!â€
Balsamic Vinaigrette
02:04 PM - 6 May 14RetweetFavorite
"@JamieSigsbury how do u feel about booing at the draft #AskCommish” Pete Rozelle taught me long ago fans don’t cheer for commissioners
NFL@nflFollow
"@JamieSigsbury how do u feel about booing at the draft #AskCommishâ€
Pete Rozelle taught me long ago fans don’t cheer for commissioners
01:55 PM - 6 May 14RetweetFavorite
“@dan_Selph: Did you see the new Captain America movie?” No. I went to @DraftDayMovie
NFL@nflFollow
“@dan_Selph: Did you see the new Captain America movie?â€
No. I went to @DraftDayMovie
01:59 PM - 6 May 14RetweetFavorite
Though he did let on that he was seeing the serious questions.
“@JerryVerHaagh can I be commish for a day?” From seeing some of these #AskCommish tweets, you sure you want to??
NFL@nflFollow
“@JerryVerHaagh can I be commish for a day?â€
From seeing some of these #AskCommish tweets, you sure you want to??
01:42 PM - 6 May 14RetweetFavorite
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 14RetweetFavorite