Tucked into a rather by-the-books media session for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow at the start of mandatory workouts was a small discussion about music.
And the small side discussion went viral in a big way once it hit the public.
Burrow didn’t say anything too wild, either — he merely commented on the fact he will listen to pretty much any genre of music…except country.
Plenty of the reactions seemed to agree with that idea, but a louder segment of responses were not amused. Here’s a quick rundown of the commentary, plus widespread reaction to the comments that unexpectedly sparked an outburst on an otherwise normal Tuesday in June during the offseason.
The initial comment, courtesy of the Bengals:
Joe Burrow speaks to the media. https://t.co/nmctbJ3QiA
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) June 13, 2023
Reactions...
Joe Burrow and I feel the exact same way about music and especially about country music pic.twitter.com/yxrnxh4n8q
— Ryan Silapan (@RyanSilapan) June 13, 2023
Glad to hear Joe Burrow shares my main two allergies: country and western. https://t.co/yc66fg2oDP
— Kevin Wyart (@kdubamfm) June 13, 2023
lots of people hating on country music thanks to Joe Burrow but it's actually very simple to enjoy, you just gotta make a Spotify playlist based on Shoulda Been A Cowboy and also block Toby Keith from ever being played
— going dune mode (@sadhistorymajor) June 13, 2023
Here’s my guess: Joe Burrow has spent his whole life playing sports constantly. He’s been around radio music and super popular stuff primarily. He figured out he doesn’t vibe with the country stuff. He’s OK with the rest.
— Adi Joseph (@AdiJoseph) June 13, 2023
Speaking from experience, the problem here is that Joe Burrow is listening to the wrong country music https://t.co/LcbUMnpEzz
— Joseph Zucker (@JosephZucker) June 13, 2023
I know not to get drawn into this but there is a big difference between a ridiculously cool band like the Turnpike Troubadours and what almost everyone refers to as country music. Shared sounds, different product. Joe Burrow for President.
— Chris Moore (@moorechris4) June 13, 2023
certainly his choice…but we LOVE Country Music…and we LOVE Joe Burrow ❤️❤️
— patricia crawford (@patrici89876598) June 13, 2023
He’s now my favorite player. Drafting him in fantasy for sure. I can’t stand country music either.
— Eric David (@Oddsboostsucker) June 13, 2023
This brings him to overall QB1 status in my book. https://t.co/pftrOqEswv
— Zach Greubel (@ZachGreubel) June 13, 2023
Well crap, now I like him https://t.co/or7lsQRFno
— Adam Benson (@Benson_TheDad) June 13, 2023
Damn he just like me fr 😤 that’s my QB!
— Jesse 🌙 (@2jzJesse) June 13, 2023
We have an issue
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) June 13, 2023
not my qb anymore
— Nati Sports (@Nati_Sports) June 13, 2023
almost perfect 😂
— ℂ𝕚𝕟𝕔𝕪 𝔹𝕠𝕞𝕓𝕤💥 (@CincyBombs) June 13, 2023
Joey B clearly has never had to breakup with a pickup truck!
— Kyle Lindemann (@LuckIsMadeFF) June 13, 2023
Yessir pic.twitter.com/BVRrcTV0Bx
— Charlie H (@CharlieH0924) June 13, 2023
Whatever the current contract extension offer is, rip it up and double it.
— Chris Sabo's Goggles (@Goggles17) June 13, 2023
Another reason to love Joe! @TrubMuzik 😉 🤣 https://t.co/VQyD9ObGqw
— Bengal Jim’s BTR (@bengaljims_BTR) June 13, 2023
That’s my boy https://t.co/EUuGpKJYRh
— Drew Magary (@drewmagary) June 13, 2023
If you grew up in the 740 (like me), you like country music. It’s not a choice. It’s a part of who you are. He’s living in denial. https://t.co/QcsZfQHpWT
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) June 13, 2023
Someone needs to introduce Joey B to Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers… like yesterday https://t.co/oazhRqWX7K
— The Nati King (@thenatiking) June 13, 2023
Joe Burrow is my goat after reading this tweet https://t.co/6anPckG1sV
— Steelers Network (@SteelersNetwork) June 13, 2023
Why do the QBs who are a bane to Browns fans have to be so likable? https://t.co/Yp4z7h7ELo
— Joe Gorczyca (@DawgPoundJoe) June 13, 2023
