NFL fans can’t get enough of the Nickelodeon broadcast of Bears-Saints
NFL fans are loving all the aspects of the Nickelodeon broadcast on Sunday’s Bears-Saints game.
The NFL decided to get creative this year by having a playoff game broadcast on Nickelodeon. The New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears get the honor of playing in that game Sunday and the early reaction on social media is overwhelmingly positive.
There are plenty of fun graphics and fans aren’t holding back in their jokes and memes on Twitter.
Nickelodeon gonna tell the kids “Manti Te’o had an imaginary friend just like you!”
— Young Person (@EricTrillman_) January 10, 2021
Having fun with the new broadcast
It is going to be hard for fans to avoid this trippy and bizarre broadcast. Just look at what happens when a touchdown is scored.
Every game should be on Nickelodeon pic.twitter.com/548xKZjahQ
— Cleveland Sports Fans (@CLE_SPORTS_FANS) January 10, 2021
This is all a ton of fun and fans should embrace the NFL trying this out for everyone to enjoy.
Bears-Saints is also simulcasting on Nickelodeon. "SpongeBob Sports Pants"
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 10, 2021
This is real.https://t.co/P2jwo5g2Cs
Me watching the NFL on Nick and the Spongebob pregame show pic.twitter.com/I882kHXsXF
— easy mac (@_easy_mac_) January 10, 2021
If Spongebob in a refs uniform doesn’t get kids to watch football I don’t know what will pic.twitter.com/wfLjnKLFMy
— Football (@BostonConnr) January 10, 2021
ISSUING A CORRECTION: The Nickelodeon NFL broadcast just referenced "Josh Peck vs Mindy Crenshaw in the science fair." Unfortunately, any real Drake & Josh head knows that Josh's character is named Josh Nichols. Absolutely bush league stuff.
— Foolish Baseball (@FoolishBB) January 10, 2021
Sean Payton and Matt Nagy shouldn't be allowed to throw a challenge flag unless they find it in here first. @Nickelodeon #NFL pic.twitter.com/MMaRLsDUdl
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) January 10, 2021
The great thing about the broadcast is that it isn’t just for today’s kids. The references are all there for “90s kids” who grew up watching the entire lineup of what Nickelodeon had to offer.
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#NFL on Nickelodeon has top notch commentary #CHIvsNO pic.twitter.com/bNSMgmWsN1
— The Game Day NFL (@TheGameDayNFL) January 10, 2021
This NFL game on Nickelodeon is flat out fantastic pic.twitter.com/eBeEyJdkZF
— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) January 10, 2021
Nate Burleson on Nickelodeon explaining who Taysom Hill is: "Alright children. He's the kid at recess who can do everything."
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 10, 2021
A great response should mean the NFL looks to stay creative and innovative in their broadcasts moving forward. The goal should also be to build the brand and targeting all age groups is a smart strategy. The inherent nostalgia is a nice touch too.
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Now fans will wait to see how the broadcast handles any injuries or vulgar language that sneaks through. Fans on social media will be ready to react and the memes will be something to keep an eye on.