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August 13, 2024 By  NFL

Rapper Flavor Flav Compares Super Bowl To Olympics, And NFL Fans Won’t Love It

After several weeks, the Olympics is officially done in Paris. Turns out, rapper Flavor Flav thought that the sporting event was more exciting than the Super Bowl. In response, NFL fans expressed their take on the rapper’s claim on social media.

Flavor Flav, the iconic member of the hip-hop group Public Enemy, has made some intriguing remarks about his experience at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The rapper, who served as the official hype man for the United States women’s water polo team, revealed that he found the Olympics to be even more exciting than the Super Bowl, widely considered the biggest sporting event in the United States.

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Dec 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Flavor Flav, American rapper and hype man stops for a picture after the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

Flav’s enthusiasm for the Olympics was evident throughout the competition, as he enthusiastically supported the water polo athletes, a sport that often struggles to garner mainstream attention. In fact, Flav even signed a five-year sponsorship deal with both the U.S. women’s and men’s water polo teams, hoping to help raise the sport’s profile.

Beyond just supporting the athletes, Flav also stepped up to provide financial assistance to discus thrower Veronica Fraley, who had lamented her current situation. This gesture showcases Flav’s desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Olympic competitors, many of whom face significant challenges in pursuing their dreams.

NFL Fans React To Flavor Flav’s Comparison Of Olympics to Super Bowl

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Oct 29, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Omar Samoan and William Drayton “Flavor Flav”, pose for a photo before the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks game at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

After the rapper made his claim about the Olympics and Super Bowl, fans took to social media to express their thoughts. This can be seen in ESPN’s Instagram post about what Flav said.

 

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“Of course it is. The SB is 1 day. The Olympics (which were amazing) were weeks long,” colinthompson86 said.

“bro acts like that’s not how it’s supposed to be 😂 The Super Bowl is an American thing. The whole world gets hype about the Olympics😂,” nikeveli shared.

“Well duhhhhhhh u get to watch the best of the best compete all at once….for their whole country at tht!” twynn3 reacted.

“Mans compared the Superbowl to the Olympics 😂😂😂…. Come on man,” scotemcfly_ tweeted.

“It’s over 100 different sports compared too one. Sometimes yall get in these interviews say anything,” slowgrind16 mentioned.

“Super Bowl is overrated lol it’s just one big who’s who and a lot of people there don’t even care about the game. This isn’t even a crazy take lol the passion and environment at the Olympics is so much more intense,” h.poulakos posted.

In contrast to Flav’s claim, the Super Bowl this year drew a record-breaking average audience of 123.7 million viewers, making it the largest TV audience ever. The game, which aired on CBS, Univision, Nickelodeon, and Nick-at-Nite, saw a 7.4% increase in viewership compared to the previous year. This underscores the enduring popularity of the Super Bowl as the premier sporting event in the United States.

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Oct 29, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; William Drayton “Flavor Flav” during warmups prior to the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks game at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

While the Super Bowl undoubtedly holds a special place in the hearts of American sports fans, Flav’s glowing assessment of the Olympics highlights the unique and captivating nature of the global sporting event. His perspective serves as a testament to the power and excitement that the Olympics can generate, even for the most ardent fans of traditional American sports.

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ul 27, 2024; Paris, France; Flavor Flav in attendance during women’s water polo group B play between Greece and United States of America during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Sandy Hooper-USA TODAY Sports

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