Cincinnati Bengals Face Backlash for Replicating Green Bay Packers’ Iconic Lambeau Leap Celebration
Key points:
- The Cincinnati Bengals stole and renamed the Green Bay Packers' iconic Lambeau Leap celebration.
- The Bengals' social media team received backlash from Packers fans for trying to cut in on the tradition.
- Fans believe the Lambeau Leap holds a special mystique that cannot be replicated.
Green Bay Packers fans are outraged after the Cincinnati Bengals tried to steal and rename the Packers’ iconic Lambeau Leap celebration. The Lambeau Leap, invented by Hall of Fame safety LeRoy Butler in 1993, has become a beloved tradition among Packers players and fans. However, after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills, the Bengals’ social media team posted a tweet referring to their celebration as the “Jungle Jump.” Packers fans were quick to express their disapproval, stating that the Lambeau Leap has a unique mystique that cannot be replicated.
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