MAGA melts down over Canadian national anthem at Buffalo Bills game
AlterNet • • sports
Key Points:
- The Buffalo Bills played the Canadian national anthem "O, Canada" at their home opener, a tradition supported by the late owner Ralph Wilson and done on special occasions due to the team's proximity to Canada and its Canadian fanbase.
- The gesture sparked outrage among MAGA supporters, who viewed it as an insult amid tensions between former President Trump and Canada, despite the American anthem being played afterward.
- Critics argued there was no reason to honor a foreign country at an NFL game, while supporters highlighted Buffalo's close geographic and cultural ties to Canada.
- Social media reactions were sharply divided, with some defending the decision as a friendly acknowledgment of Canadian fans and others condemning it as unpatriotic.
- Buffalo is located just a mile from the Canadian border, explaining the team's occasional inclusion of the Canadian anthem at games.
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