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WOKE SUPER BOWL: Why More Americans Are TUNING OUT the NFL's Political Spectacle

Gary FranchiFebruary 9, 2026234 views
WOKE SUPER BOWL: Why More Americans Are TUNING OUT the NFL's Political Spectacle
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While millions of Americans gathered around their televisions yesterday for Super Bowl LIX, a growing number of patriots made a different choice – they turned off the TV and refused to participate in what has become the NFL's annual woke propaganda fest.

The game itself may have delivered thrilling moments, but for many conservatives, the entire spectacle has become a painful reminder of how the left has weaponized America's pastimes against traditional values. From Colin Kaepernick's kneeling protests to the league's embrace of Black Lives Matter messaging, the NFL has systematically alienated the very Americans who built its success.

This year's halftime show and commercial lineup once again pushed progressive messaging while ignoring the values that made this country great. Is it any wonder that red-blooded Americans are choosing backyard barbecues over virtue signaling?

The Great American Boycott

The numbers don't lie – NFL viewership has been on a rollercoaster ride as conservatives vote with their remotes. While some fans still tune in despite their disgust with the league's politics, others have found better ways to spend their Sunday afternoons.

"I used to plan my entire Sunday around football," said one former fan from Missouri. "Now I'd rather spend time with my family doing literally anything else than supporting a league that hates half of America."

"When you inject politics into sports, you're going to lose fans. The NFL made their choice, and so did we."

President Trump himself has been a vocal critic of the NFL's woke transformation, and his return to the White House has emboldened more Americans to reject the league's anti-American messaging.

Reclaiming Our Culture

Perhaps it's time for patriots to create new traditions that actually celebrate American values instead of tearing them down. While the NFL counts its diversity credits, real Americans are rediscovering what Sunday fellowship actually means.

The question isn't whether you watched the game – it's whether you're ready to demand better from the institutions that claim to represent American culture. How much longer will we let the left hijack our greatest traditions?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotDad58Verifiedjust now
Finally someone said it! I used to host Super Bowl parties every year but stopped watching three years ago when they started pushing all this woke garbage. Sports should be about bringing people together, not dividing us.
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RedWhiteBlue22Verifiedjust now
Same here! My whole family used to make it a tradition but we found better things to do with our Sundays.
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ConservativeMom3Verifiedjust now
The NFL ratings speak for themselves. When you alienate half your fanbase for political virtue signaling, don't act surprised when people tune out.
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OldSchoolFanVerifiedjust now
Remember when football was just football? Now every halftime show and commercial break is a lecture on social justice. I miss the days when entertainment was actually entertaining.
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TraditionMattersVerifiedjust now
Those days are long gone unfortunately. Everything has to be political now.
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SmallTownValuesVerifiedjust now
Genuine question - are there any major sports leagues left that haven't gone completely woke? Looking for alternatives to watch with my kids that don't come with political messaging.
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AmericaFirst2024Verifiedjust now
Absolutely right on target!