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Johnny Manziel expressed interest in the new XFL and it backfired immediately
Jason Miller/Getty Images Johnny Manziel appeared to express interest in joining Vince McMahon’s newly announced reboot of the XFL in 2020. Unfortunately for Manziel, just moments after his plea, McMahon specified that the league would have specific character requirements that would likely bar Manziel from every playing. On Thursday Vince McMahon announced his intention to […]
The Jaguars asked fans to show their excitement for the season with GIFs, and it completely backfired
Bob Levey/Getty Images We are on the brink of the NFL season, and as teams are preparing for a successful 2017 campaign on the field, their social media teams are doing what they can to get fans excited for what’s to come. Some teams do this with impressive grace, take for example the Panthers perfectly […]
This Woman Tried To Start A Marriage Equality Hashtag For Straight People And It Backfired
In it, Freedman addressed the issue of same-sex marriage – which has been the topic of much discussion in Australia recently – and dismisses the argument that legalizing same-sex marriage would diminish or change the meaning of heterosexual marriages. Let’s block ads! (Why?) BuzzFeed – Latest
How This Trick to Bus Black Americans Out of the South Backfired
Three dapper Black men — Eddie Rose, Almer Payton and Willie Ramsey — dressed up in their finest suits and boarded a bus in New Orleans, proudly clutching one-way tickets. Their destination? Concord, New Hampshire, with promises of fancy new jobs and the rare shot at a better life. At least, that’s what they were […]
A Company Said They Would Give Out Free Swimsuits And It Totally Backfired
A spokesperson for Twazer told BuzzFeed News that SunnyCo is aware of the problem and are working to “ensure that everyone is charged appropriately for their purchases.” “We’re both young companies and are a bit overwhelmed by the immense amount of interest in the product,” the spokesperson said. “We’re very grateful to have such an […]
