Chargers troll Harrison Butker with 'Sims' video showing Chiefs kicker in kitchen

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by Francesca Bacardi

The Los Angeles Chargers trolled the Kansas City Chiefs kicker after he gave a sexist commencement speech last weekend in which he told women their “most important title” should be “housewife.” It turned.

The Chargers creatively announced a 2024/2025 football schedule modeled after the computer game “The Sims” on X (Formerly Twitter) On Wednesday, Butker, wearing the No. 7 jersey, was pictured cooking and cleaning in the kitchen.

Athlete Sims were seen baking pies, arranging flowers, and wiping down kitchen counters.

“They put Harrison Butterker in the kitchen to cook and clean 💀💀💀” tweeted Official NFL meme account.

Another user tweeted: “In the kitchen where he belongs.”

“He said housewife is one of the most important titles in existence. He finally has his moment to shine 🤭,” added another.

Butker, 28, has faced significant backlash since speaking at Benedictine University.

In a controversial speech, he made anti-LGBTQ comments about “dangerous gender ideology” and President Joe Biden's “bad policies and poor leadership.”

“Abortion, in vitro fertilization, surrogacy, euthanasia, and even the growing support for corrupt cultural values ​​and media all stem from widespread anarchy,” he argued.

The professional football player also cited Pride Month as an example of a “mortal sin” taught in the church, telling graduates of a private Catholic university in Atchison, Kansas, that homosexuals “have to spend the entire month fighting for their rights.” ''.

The speech angered many people, including journalist Maria Shriver, who condemned the “humiliating” speech by Butker, whose mother is a prominent physicist.

“I'm not telling Mr. Butker to stick to his kicks, but next time I'd like to talk to women first and talk to someone who has a clearer view of the situation most women will be in in 2024. I suggest you listen,” she wrote as part of a lengthy statement. .

The NFL also felt forced to distance itself from Butker's controversial opinions, saying the league “remains committed to inclusion, which will only make our league stronger.” issued a statement.