Last night’s football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Jets was more than just a standard game. The Bills beat the Jets with a score of 32-6, but that wasn’t the highlight remembered by many. An account on Twitter, NFL Memes, caught the attention of a fan in the stands who was not only showing his team pride but exhibiting a rather intriguing bit of legal parlance as well.
This fan decided to wear a jersey where the words and numbers took legal enthusiasts back to their days of poring over Black’s Law Dictionaries. However, the reaction to this particular jersey was not one of general amusement or nostalgia. It was more of disbelief and, for some, perhaps a touch of horror.
The “cool bit of legalese” as it had been seemingly lightly put, wasn’t something that a regular fan would easily understand. For those in the legal field, however, the reference was all too clear – and rather controversial. It seems that the number 32 on the jersey had a significant, and somewhat notorious, echo in recent legal history.
Upon seeing this, one might find themselves exclaiming, “Oh no. Oh no, no, no, no, no.” Yet it can’t be denied that the term was used correctly, although possibly not ideally given the context. The individual wearing the jersey was said to likely be the type to drive a white Ford Bronco, another reference which those familiar with high-profile legal cases will quickly understand.
While football games usually foster a spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie, this incident proves they can also serve as a platform for fans to incorporate elements of other interests or professions, including law. However, if this evening’s spectacle says anything, it might be that not all legal references are universally appreciated at a football game.
To learn more details about this event, you can read the full story on Above the Law.