Picture this: Brett Favre, the gunslinging Hall of Famer, casually strolling into schools but not for a pep talk or TDs. Just to connect with the kids and leave a long-lasting memory. It’s basically a feel-good story that makes anyone smile seeing the gesture of the Packers legend. But it seems like he was a bit nervous swapping football for books. That’s right. Spoiler alert: Favre dropped his playbook of gridiron moves and took up a storybook to make kids smile.

Here’s the thing: Favre on X wrote, “Yesterday, I had the pleasure of going to East Jones Elementary for a reading session. I’m not sure if the reading is more for me or the kids —but I certainly had a blast!😀.” Well, Favre looked out of place while holding a microphone to 6th graders instead of throwing them footballs. He apparently read the story Dot to the 6th graders gathered in the East Jones Elementary School auditorium. Anyone who doesn’t know what the Dot story is about? Then allow us to explain.

It’s basically a story about a girl who believes she can’t draw. But when her art teacher encourages her to make a mark, that’s when she discovers her potential. Driven by imagination and confidence, this girl in Dot never looked back. Now, besides just a reading session, Favre had a heart-to-heart conversation with the students. He gave his thoughts on hard work, doing what you love, persevering through challenges no matter what and encouraged them to never give up.

As per a Facebook page dedicated to East Jones, Favre also said, “If the coach says to run 10 sprints, run 12.” He also wanted everyone gathered to take a hard look at themselves in the mirror and ask, “Am I doing all I can do to be the very best that I can possibly be?” Judging by those words of advice, Favre left for the young minds. They will surely find it helpful in their quest to discover their true talents. Sticking to the subject of talents, Favre was really upset about something.

Brett Favre shares his opinions on a highly sensitive debate 

See, Favre has been quite open in expressing his opinion on the issue of transgenders in women’s sports. Like he had already slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard to compete in the women’s category at the Tokyo Olympics. So, upon hearing President Donald Trump’s administration’s stance on Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.

Favre couldn’t help but express his approval of Trump’s executive order in banning transgenders from women’s sports. “I appreciate President @realDonaldTrump signing an initiative to keep biological boys from competing against females. It’s sad that this had to happen in this day and age. But glad it was done,” Favre wrote on X. However, this issue is apparently far from over. After seeing Ada Gallagher, a transgender athlete, compete in a women’s track event at McDaniel High School. Favre instantly called out the school’s officials for allowing this to happen.

Expressing his disapproval, Favre posted on X, “This shouldn’t be okay, and shame on all the officials who would allow this.” Now, with LA set to host the 2028 Olympic Games. Trump has made one thing clear about the U.S. stance on transgender policies. “America categorically rejects transgender lunacy. We want them to change everything having to do with the Olympics and having to do with this absolutely ridiculous subject.” 

So, what actually comes out of this transgender debate remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure: Favre wouldn’t back down from voicing his opinions on matters that don’t match his viewpoint.