“Maybe I’ll Get A Deal From That”: Patrick Mahomes Earns Praise From NFL World After Unfazed Response to Question About His ‘Kermit the Frog’ Voice

Patrick Mahomes has been on the receiving end of one too many jokes. Despite stunning the world with his brilliance on the field, the Chiefs star is perhaps most recognized by the unique tone of his voice. The NFL world can be a brutal place for someone who doesn’t have thick skin.

Ever since Mahomes stepped into the league, the jokes about his voice have only increased. Here’s what the man in question had to say about the relentless needling with regard to his tone.

Patrick Mahomes takes everything in stride

Patrick Mahomes is unfazed by the shots taken at him. Accepting that his voice was indeed different, the QB said he’s heard it all and is unbothered. Mahomes’ voice has been notoriously compared to ‘The Muppets’ character Kermit. Drawing resemblances between the green frog and the Chiefs QB’s voice, the number of jokes that are thrown in Mahomes’ direction is countless. But the QB takes everything in stride.

He said, “People made fun of my voice for my entire life so I’ve gotten used to it. It’s like the joke that keeps giving. So, I’ve heard it all. I’ve heard the Kermit the frog, I’ve heard the ‘smoking cigarettes’ whatever it is but it’s unique.” Mahomes’ self-awareness is a breath of fresh air.

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Instead of moping about being mocked, the QB is looking at the situation from the perspective of a potentially lucrative venture.

 Referring to the unique timbre of his voice he said, “So maybe I’ll get a deal from that, having that unique voice.” That could be something to look into in the future, because who wouldn’t want to watch a character or show voiced by the QB?

Fans praised Mahomes’ authenticity

Fans showed their appreciation for Mahomes after his statements displayed that he was a good sport. The league’s official Twitter handle posted a video of the QB making statements about embracing his voice. In response, this fan agreed by saying:

Another fan proved that Mahomes is often made fun of by posting this picture

Other fans commented their appreciation

In a few days, Patrick Mahomes will take on his biggest battle of the season. Facing Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, the QB will hope to lead the Chiefs to victory. This isn’t his first Super Bowl rodeo. But with the number of newcomers on the team, it’ll certainly be different. All jokes will be pushed to the back burner as Mahomes, and the Chiefs battle it out to take home the trophy.

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