Super Bowl 2025 boycott messages were all over social media when the NFL decided to pull "End Racism" out and replace it with "Choose Love."

Though some view the change as an improvement, many are bashing the decision with some even stating they will not watch the championship game.

NFL's New Super Bowl Messaging Explained

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During the Super Bowl at the Superdome, the end zone featured "Choose Love" instead of the previously used "End Racism." According to AL, the other end zone will retain "It Takes All of Us," a message that has been used since 2020 as part of the league's Inspire Change initiative.

The league defended its choice, stating that Super Bowl messaging serves as a reflection of current events.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy explained, "The Super Bowl is often a snapshot in time, and the NFL is in a unique position to capture and lift the imagination of the country. 'Choose Love' is appropriate to use as our country has endured in recent weeks wildfires in Southern California, the terrorist attack here in New Orleans, the plane and helicopter crash near our nation's capital, and the plane crash in Philadelphia."

Some Fans Boycott Super Bowl 2025

The decision has sparked controversy with some fans taking to social media to voice their disapproval. Many have expressed frustration that the league removed "End Racism," viewing it as a step backward from the NFL's previous social justice efforts.

Some have gone as far as declaring they will boycott the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Despite the backlash, the Kansas City Chiefs have previously used "Choose Love" in their AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills, while the Philadelphia Eagles selected "End Racism" for their NFC Championship Game. This suggests that teams have had some influence over the messaging throughout the season.

On the subreddit r/GenXwomen, some users think that it's okay to boycott the biggest football event in the world.

"I mean I boycott it every year, but knowing that Musk has paid 40M to tell America five infomercials worth of lies, I'm now actively against supporting that permissive propaganda fest. I wish I were going so I could not go haha," a Redditor wrote.

"This is me. Don't care about the teams. The ads are horrible anymore. But finding out I'm boycotting is nice. That said, hope my squares pay off," another one said.

While we don't know if it's a joke or not, one Reddit user even mentioned that she will continue her 55 years of boycotting the Super Bowl because she loathes football.

Ledisi Performs Black National Anthem

Another aspect of the Super Bowl's pre-game events has drawn attention—the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," widely known as the Black National Anthem. Grammy-winning artist Ledisi sang the anthem before kickoff, calling it an honor to be part of the event.

While some see this inclusion as a sign of progress, others believe the removal of "End Racism" undermines the league's past commitments to social justice.

Trump's Attendance

Adding another intriguing element to the discussion, former President Donald Trump has headed to the Super Bowl. Some have speculated that his presence influenced the league's decision to remove "End Racism" from the field.

However, two sources familiar with the NFL's internal discussions told The Associated Press that Trump's attendance had no impact on the change.

In other news, Randy Moss shed tears during a tribute video shared by his co-commentators. Indeed, his ESPN return has definitely been a rollercoaster of emotions even for just a day.