The Kansas City Chiefs had plenty of reasons to celebrate last week after winning Super Bowl LVII over the Philadelphia Eagles for their second NFL championship in four seasons. Naturally, the team went all-out in their celebration parade, partying with fans and enjoying the moment. However, not everyone enjoyed the festivities.
The Kansas City Star published a series of letters to the editor on Sunday, with multiple Chiefs fans expressing their displeasure with all of the beer drinking and debauchery that happened during and around the parade.
“The main reason is that a drinking Chief is not a good role model for young fans who are there to see their heroes. Second, even the adult fans don’t want to see drunken players at this important celebration. Third, tragic things happen when drinking is involved,” one concerned citizen wrote.
“Some Chiefs even bragged through social media about how drunk they were afterward. I am ashamed that players I cheered for could barely walk after they got off the bus. No doubt this spectacle made the news in other cities.”
Another writer said that alcohol should not have been consumed publicly out of respect for the many young people watching.
“Next time there’s a victory parade, please imbibe your alcohol privately and discreetly. Impressionable young people deserve better role models than what you’ve displayed twice.”
Perhaps there’s something to be said for making sure you set a good example when you’re a role model like NFL players are, but, hey, when you win the Super Bowl, you should get to enjoy it as well.
