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NFL influencer Annie Agar has set social media ablaze with a viral tweet about the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, tying the historic moment to a playful jab at the Chicago Bears. Agar posted, “Chicago produced a Pope before a QB who throws for 4000 yards,” sparking a frenzy online.
The tweet, which garnered over 9,200 likes and 1.9 million views, references Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, who was named Pope Leo XIV earlier that day after a swift conclave in Vatican City.
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Prevost’s election, confirmed by the BBC when white smoke emerged after four voting rounds, marks a milestone as the first American Pope. The 69-year-old’s rise from Chicago to the Vatican resonated deeply, especially in his hometown.
Agar, a Green Bay Packers fan known for her witty NFL commentary, seized the moment to highlight a long-standing Bears struggle: no quarterback in franchise history has ever thrown for 4,000 yards in a season. The Bears’ record stands at 3,838 yards, set by Erik Kramer in 1995.
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Agar is receiving backlash
Agar’s tweet wasn’t without controversy. It closely mirrored a post by Collin Whitchurch, who wrote two minutes earlier, “Chicago got a pope before it got a QB to throw for 4,000 yards in a season.” X users like Jim Miloch called her out, saying, “The pope does not approve of stealing.”
Others, like Jeremy Fazli, noted the tweet’s rapid spread, pointing out that NFL memes reposted Agar’s version, amplifying its reach. Despite the backlash, some fans, including Amy Trask, praised the humor, replying, “Okay, I laughed – well done, Annie – and hi.”
The context hits hard for Bears fans. While Chicago celebrates Prevost’s ascent-marked by his appearance on the Vatican balcony-its football team continues to chase a milestone that quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes have made routine. Agar’s post also stirred rivalry tensions, with some Bears supporters, like user chilerrato, firing back, “You live in Chicago yet you’re a Packers fan who bashes the Bears. Packers fans are truly a pathetic fanbase man.”
Agar, with her 443,000 Instagram followers and knack for viral content, thrives on such moments. Her ability to blend NFL banter with global events, like the election of Pope Leo XIV, showcases her unique voice. Whether she’s roasting teams or navigating controversy, Agar’s latest viral tweet keeps her at the forefront of sports media, sparking debates and laughs across the internet.
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