Were you planning on watching the game tomorrow but don’t know anything about football at all? Probably not, but just in case, Vox is there to help:
9 questions about the Super Bowl you were too embarrassed to ask https://t.co/tyC64MiYJW pic.twitter.com/bxKub7MuqA
— Vox (@voxdotcom) February 6, 2016
It’s everything you might have expected:
Yglesias writing an explainer about the Super Bowl is Eddie Murphy in Coming to America https://t.co/admvlWWwYB
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) February 6, 2016
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) February 6, 2016
Vox explainer reads like someone who has never actually watched a Super Bowl, or a football game in his life
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) February 6, 2016
Pick out the one who explains the Super Bowl pic.twitter.com/ztjoExP11S
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) February 6, 2016
The hashtag #NFLonVox soon kicked off:
.@redsteeze the US version of football features colorful helmets, but is plagued by a lack of opportunities for women players. #NFLonVox
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) February 6, 2016
If the Super Bowl were played in Europe, both teams would be red-flagged for handing the ball – and that's a good thing #NFLonVox
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) February 6, 2016
Pay attention, Vox, because your next football explainer has written itself:
Justice will only come when every left tackle is paid equally #NflOnVox
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) February 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/Roger247/status/695981728251314176
https://twitter.com/RobProvince/status/695982608065232896
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NFL minimum pay is only $435k, when will they pay a living wage? #500Kminimum #NFLonVox
— Hootyman (@TheHootyman) February 6, 2016
Why Dick Vermeil cries at the drop of a hat – and you should too #NFLonVox
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The NOT so subtle misogyny in the NFL. #NFLonVox pic.twitter.com/fd5WM9iDTS
— Joe (@EatCrowJoe) February 6, 2016
The center and quarterback have to write a letter of consent before every snap.#NFLonVox
— Java Joe (@JavaJoeX) February 6, 2016
#NFLonVOX
Why we never see group hugs in the huddle#HomophobiaOnTheFieldAndOff— Billy Joe Remarkable, Ockham's Cheese Grater (@Harry_Bergeron) February 6, 2016
Why The Greatest Show on Turf is a harmful misnomer that you MUST stop using #NFLonVox
— Kevin (@Chug_A_Lugg) February 6, 2016
#NFLonVox How kickers represent peak white privilege
— Mojo (@Psudrozz) February 6, 2016
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Is John Madden's Telestrator is the biggest technological advance in Mansplaining in our lifetime? #NFLonVox
— Kevin (@Chug_A_Lugg) February 6, 2016
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@iowahawkblog @redsteeze #NFLonVox The Patriots are a dangerous right wing militia.
— Michael is muttering (@mlreed1956) February 6, 2016
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And if you missed Vox football explainer this year, just wait a while, because it’ll be back:
It turns out Vox runs this same piece every year. https://t.co/4nmU7O3hX3
— James Taranto (@jamestaranto) February 6, 2016
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