Eagles fans take glee in Patriots' disappointment
Football fans in Philly and across the country delighted in the so-called "Evil Empire's" misfortune.
The Patriots lost on Sunday. In the aftermath of the loss, the team's fans and supporters did not seem thrilled on social media.
Football fans in Philly and across the country, on the contrary, delighted in the so-called "Evil Empire's" misfortune.
The victory was especially sweet when fans of the team with a reputation for cheating claimed the game was rigged.
Oh, the irony.
The unsubstantiated accusations followed anger about a curious coaching decision.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was questioned for his decision to not use starting cornerback Malcolm Butler. Butler, whose goal-line interception against the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in 2014 sealed the team's fourth championship, was inexplicably benched for all defensive snaps against the Eagles.
The New England defense went on to surrender 373 yards and three touchdowns to eventual MVP Nick Foles.
After Belichick sidestepped questions, the fan base became agitated.
The whole scenario invoked glee in the haters.
Also, the "Crying Jordan" memes are always fun.