In memoriam: The brave and final words of (now former) Utah Jazz fans
Prior to the first NBA game since mid-March, members of the Utah Jazz team and staff took a knee while the United States national anthem played, to bring attention to the racial inequalities that exist in America today and to support the idea that black lives matter.
This peaceful protest consequently angered and exposed a large number of apparent anti-Constitution Jazz fans, who declared online that they will no longer be watching the Jazz, or the NBA in general.
Why? These ex-fanatics are evidently upset there are people in this country that have opinions that are different than their own and, rather than learn about the why some are choosing to protest, they opt to only listen to their already held opinion and to follow the directions of their commanding leader:
Looking forward to live sports, but any time I witness a player kneeling during the National Anthem, a sign of great disrespect for our Country and our Flag, the game is over for me!
Please, a moment of silence for this fallen fan.
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Thank you.
Resigning from fandom isn’t easy. Nowadays, it requires having access to the internet, a decent command of the English language, and the use of the recycled “kneeling is anti-military” narrative.
Before you bereave, to show complete respect, I suggest listening to an appropriate, larghetto violin piece in the background, like this one.
Now, some of the courageous and valiant words from former Jazz fans:
“Until the pricks can stand for the National Anthem ! I won’t watch again!!!!!” — Michael Short
“I’m done. every live matters, support our flag and our freedom or find another country.” Sue Richman
“Simply bullsh*t no way I’m watching jazz or any FU** YOU ALL” — Vincent Ciufo
“I will be demanding a full refund for my season tickets. Yes the players and everyone else had the right to knell as I have the right to say good bye.” — Marc Kupau
“”Done with the Jazz. Until they can respect this country that has made them who they are, I won’t be watching.” — Lynne Nowers
“Lost this fan, and plenty more.” — Hunter Madsen
“They lost me and bball has been a HUGE part of my life.” — Garth Lawrence
“As long as you the jazz players kneel for the anthem i will no longer support you.” — Robert Bauer
“I am sure they don’t care about this Nation expect to cash their paycheck anyway, but I am done watching them.” — Kristi Johnson
“I’m done with them…disgrace to Utah and the USA” — Julie Watterson
“Very disappointed in the Jazz, I’ve been a fan for over 25 years but I’ve been a bigger fan of our country my entire life. As of now I’m not able to be a fan of a team of stupid, spoiled, ingrates.” — Milt Lawhorn
“I was a fan no longer” — Dick Rue
“Don’t do it. Dead to me.” — Kerry Schenk
“Done with all sport” — Brain Wallick
“Well I’m not watching them play” — Jon Mckenney
“Done watching them this year” — Joel Wright
“Selling my lower bowl tickets.” — Todd Gibbs
“Done with them for good!” — Marcia Day
“I have been a jazz fan for 44 years paid and supported them I will never watch another jazz game in my life” — Dan High
“No more Jazz for me. Never ever. NBA NEVER AGAIN.” — Gary Vario
“I am done with the Jazz.” — Michael Lemley
“I’m done with them like the NFL. It’s a slap in the face of EVERY soldier who fought for that freedom which the flag represents. DONE” — Steven Stoddard
“I will never watch nba” — Neil Mote
“I am sorry they restarted with the dissing of our flag and war dead. I am done with the Jazz until they respect this country. They are now anti America.” — Tom Linn
“Not watching this anymore done goodbye Jazz” — Gary Robison
“Just lost a life long Jazz fan. Kneeling to be part of the ‘in’ crowd and distracting the flag. No more for me.” — Dallas Shedd
“I’m done with the Utah Jazz. To disrespect the American Flag and the National Anthem is the last straw. I will never follow the Jazz again.” — Dean Dysart
“They take a knee during the national anthem they will never go on in the house again. There memorabilia is in the trash.” — Blane Warren
“Sorry I’m doe with the Jazz and the NBA. No more money coming from my family. Bye.” — Lonnie Laws
“Heart broken! No more jazz for me.” — Jeremy Vaught
“They kneeled, im done. Finished with all pro sports. Hope the nba goes under. You all need to lose your jobs. Bye bye.” — Butch Smith
“The Utah Jazz team and coaches chose to kneel in protest as the National Anthem played tonight. They were my favorites team. Im done with them.” — Jim Call
All quotes are from Facebook comments.
