

Being a commissioner isn’t a straightforward job for Roger Goodell. He’ll have to forego one of America’s most physically demanding and popular sports. Furthermore, managing the 32 franchises carries its own set of challenges. However, one of Goodell’s instances is causing a stir among spectators, and it does not bode well.
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The annual NFL Draft is a chance for collegiate football players to radiate. During the entire draft week, it focused all attention on them. It heightens the anticipation of which athlete will get the chance and where he will score. The 2017 draft was quite different. The pick by Roger Goodell disgusted everyone.
The Pick and Wipe moment sickens the fans
In a live TV moment, the NFL Commissioner appears to be moving off the stage when the camera systems capture him in an act. Fans can see him picking or rubbing his nose with his hand, then wiping the back of a teen-handicapped girl. She was on stage to assist with the Chicago Bears’ short-listing.
Roger Goodell wiping boogers on a handicap child
pic.twitter.com/ithN6Co4np— PMT Memes (@PardonMyMeme) June 16, 2022
Predictably, social networking sites became enraged by the actions of Roger Goodell, which completely incensed the spectators.
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According to one user, the NFL Commissioner is so wealthy that he uses people as a wipe.
Rog is so rich he uses poor people for tissues
— Geemuney (@gch_the) June 17, 2022
An MJF parody account demands the termination of Goodell over his act.
Undeniable act. Fire Goddell.
— MJF is Right (@RKBro420) June 16, 2022
A user has a one-word response to the incident.
Madness
— Lance §The Paradox§ (@afreehistory) June 17, 2022
Moreover, a user believes that it’s a 100% wipe of the hand.
That was 100% a wipe
— Prez (@JasonPrez686) June 17, 2022
A user makes use of a Family Guy GIF when Peter wipes off the booger on Meg’s cap.
— Aaron Galvan (@AaronGalvan) April 29, 2017
Furthermore, a user notices that Goodell wipes his hand over his hair
And in her hair no less.
— Lukas Maki (@Lmaki2) April 29, 2017
A user may have figured out why Roger Goodell gets all the boos and hate.
… and this why they boo every time
— Paul Trudt (@pd3244) April 29, 2017
A user makes a 78th-round prediction
In the 78th round, Comm. Goodell picks…his nose.
— Mr Standfast (@perisb) April 29, 2017
Amidst all the hate, a user notices that Goodell didn’t use the same side of his hand.
He didn’t even use the same side of his hand
— I’m always right (@Instantfade8) June 17, 2022
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Did Roger Goodell actually wipe his booger off a teen’s back?
The angle could be misrepresentative, and the video only shows one side of the story. However, one thing stands out in the footage. As some users pointed out, the NFL Commissioner did not use the same side of his hand on the young girl.
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Goodell wipes his face with one side of the palm while placing the other side on the girl’s back. It’s unclear whether the NFL commissioner was trying to wipe his booger or purely patting the young girl on the back as they went down the stage.
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