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“Living Up to the Stereotype”: Another Act of Destruction by Philadelphia Eagles Fans Amidst Super Bowl Fever Causes a Stir in NFL Twitter

Published 02/13/2023, 1:11 AM EST

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Super Bowl Fever is all over the world. The tensions are high, and fan rivalries have started their downward spiral already. At the forefront? Who else, but Eagles fans? The Super Bowl has fans on edge, with many filling out the streets to show their support. Fans have been flooding into Arizona to catch a glimpse of the year’s greatest sporting event.

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But fans are bound to spiral with an event as big as the Super Bowl. Streets across Philadelphia are witnessing carnage, as Eagles fans are flooding through the streets like a hurricane. But the fans soon turned to riot, with many fans flipping cars on the streets of Philly. 

Mayhem ensues as manic Eagles fans riot ahead of Super Bowl

After footage of rioting Eagles fans emerged, NFL fans were all over the Eagles. Philadelphia, of course, has a history of fans being a menace. Take a look at this (although we wouldn’t entirely recommend it).

Only recently had reports of fires on the streets emerged after the Eagles’ win against the 49ers. Fans on Twitter definitely weren’t going to let that go.

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Fans united in their criticism of Philly fans as the “worst fanbase in the world”.

Another fan noted that Eagles fans definitely fit the classic Philadelphia fanbase stereotypes.

This fan perfectly summed up the condition of the city after the Super Bowl.

But best of all was the hilarious reactions from fans.

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Philadelphia Eagles fans and their historically infamous reputation

Philadelphia Eagles football fans are known for being among the most passionate and enthusiastic in the NFL. But also, the most destructive. They have a reputation for being wild, energetic, and loud, especially during home games at Lincoln Financial Field. Eagles fans have always had creative and often humorous game-day costumes. They dress up in elaborate, outrageous outfits, including full bird costumes, green wigs, and Eagles-themed tutus. These costumes add to the energetic atmosphere of the stadium and are a testament to the passion and dedication of Eagles fans.

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But the wildest example of the wild nature of Eagles fans was during the 2018 Super Bowl The Eagles had won their first-ever championship. Fans took to the streets to celebrate, climbing on top of buses, jumping off light poles, and setting off fireworks. The celebration was so wild that it even caused a small-scale stampede as fans rushed onto the streets to join in. Eagles fans are definitely as wild as it gets. 

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Armaan Gupta

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Armaan Gupta is an NFL author at Essentially Sports. He is currently pursuing a degree in Mass Media and Communication. He is your quintessential sports nerd, as you’ll always find him consuming some form of sports content.
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Deepika Bhaduri