Erykah Badu Jokingly Says Real Men Watch Football, Tells “Soft Dudes” Who Disagree To “Unfollow”
"I don't trust people with no sense of humor. Beat it."
BY PREEZY BROWN
FEBRUARY 13, 2024 1:36PM
Erykah Badu has been catching flack for a social media post in which she joked about cheating with “soft dudes” who likely wouldn’t be tuning into the Super Bowl.
Yet, the R&B legend appears unphased, as she holds no remorse for those who apparently missed the punchline.
On Sunday (Feb. 11), Badu took to X, formerly Twitter, prior to the Super Bowl LVIII matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
The Dallas native announced that the day was an opportunity for people to cheat on their football-crazed lovers with a “soft dude,” since the “men” in their lives would be occupied watching the game.
“Perfect day to cheat with a soft dude,” Badu wrote. “Men gone be watchin football.”
The 52-year-old’s humorous quip ruffled the feathers of followers who disagreed with the notion that one’s fandom of football is a defining factor in their masculinity.
“A man not being into football don’t mean he soft,” wrote one user who seemingly admonished Badu for the assertion, which they deemed as incongruent. “We gotta stop accepting flaw sh*t.”
When that same account also responded by saying that Badu is “too old for this” brand of rhetoric, the singer quote-replied by telling the user that their eyes “are very close together,” seemingly referencing the profile picture.
In a subsequent tweet, Badu continued to clap back at critics of her tweet, advising them to “unfollow” her account if they’re incapable of taking her jokes. “And if u mad about that tweet… unfollow me… I don’t trust people with no sense of humor. Beat it.”
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79722 posts
Wed Feb-14-24 06:32 AM
3. "people def take themselves way too serious online" In response to Reply # 0
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79722 posts
Wed Feb-14-24 12:01 PM
10. "they don’t even realize this makes them look softer" In response to Reply # 4
supposed to shrug at this type of joke
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8. "I watched Downton Abbey during the 3rd Quarter " In response to Reply # 0 Wed Feb-14-24 11:32 AM by Buddy_Gilapagos
My wife is a casual football for sure (I really didn't have a time I really wanted to root for). First half was good but not too exciting. Usher was of course great. Then she wanted to switch to downtown abbey. Watched an Ep during 3rd quarter to find out the game turned into a nail biter. Watched 4th quarter and over time.
Soft dudes can get in on the Superbowl action.
********** "Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson
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21. "lol not the downtown abbey .. should have said puppy bowl at least " In response to Reply # 8
>My wife is a casual football for sure (I really didn't have a >time I really wanted to root for). First half was good but >not too exciting. Usher was of course great. Then she wanted >to switch to downtown abbey. Watched an Ep during 3rd quarter >to find out the game turned into a nail biter. Watched 4th >quarter and over time. > >Soft dudes can get in on the Superbowl action. > > >********** >"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then >they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson > >"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79722 posts
Thu Feb-15-24 10:03 AM
23. "he passed AND failed the test" In response to Reply # 21
in general, if I’m watching the Super Bowl, NBA game 7 or College championships and you ask me to to turn to Downtown Abbey…
Did I forget your birthday? Forget to pick up the kids earlier in the week? Stayed out too late?
What type of power play is this?
We aint never having a SB party at Buddy’s crib, lol
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
seasoned vet Member since Jul 29th 2008 6045 posts
Wed Feb-14-24 12:59 PM
11. "my mom watches more football than me, *shruggles*" In response to Reply # 0 Wed Feb-14-24 01:00 PM by seasoned vet
i couldnt give a fuck less if you paid me to, LOL
shes a real head too, mostly into college and not the NFL
it was a security guard at one of my gigs years ago, fell out his chair when he found out i dont watch football.
i seen someone say she has 3 kids by 3 different baby daddies, why is anyone listening to her description of a real man. laugh it up Badu, all jokes….right?
last time i followed football was the Buffalo Bills glory days…
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79722 posts
Wed Feb-14-24 02:47 PM
14. "she damn sure softened up Common" In response to Reply # 13
seen Common at the million man march and dapped him up.
a few years later seen that nigga in DC at 9:30 club in crochet pants and gave me the softest handshake.. lmao
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79722 posts
Wed Feb-14-24 03:46 PM
17. "she still with him? lol" In response to Reply # 16
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79722 posts
Wed Feb-14-24 02:50 PM
15. "my wife said she couldn’t wait to meet the women in my fam " In response to Reply # 0
when we were discussing my love of football.
Little did she know my moms family is from Aliquippa where the women are just as passionate as the men.
As soon as we pulled up a woman stopped her car to tell my uncle they need to run the ball more often next week.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79722 posts
Thu Feb-15-24 05:47 PM
25. "shouldn’t be this easy.. lol" In response to Reply # 24
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79722 posts
Fri Feb-16-24 01:10 PM
29. "lol… I missed that" In response to Reply # 28
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
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