“You Can’t Take Away”: Wild Chaos Erupts As DC Fans Throw Lemons Amid Beer Snake Burning Issue

The voices of thousands of fans chanting ‘Beer Snake’ reverberated through the air as the XFL’s D.C. Defenders took on the Seattle Sea Dragons. A beloved game-day tradition, the beer snake has captured the attention of the online world. Defenders fans are known for their spirited support and their very popular game-day tradition.

By piling empty beer cups one over the other, Defenders fans proudly flaunt giant beer snakes during their teams’ games. But what happens when they’re denied participation in their prized tradition? The scenes that unfolded during the game between the Defenders and Sea Dragons showcased how far fans would go to keep this tradition alive.

When life gives them lemons, DC Defenders fans throw them at XFL stars

Fans were not happy when stadium security confiscated a beer snake in the making. Angered by their hard work being stolen away, indignant fans offered retribution. Their weapon of choice? Lemons. Yes, you’ve read that correctly.

Fans pelted players with lemons in protest of security’s confiscation of their alcoholic creation. Prioritizing their safety, players were cleared off the field. But the game quickly resumed. Almost immediately after this incident, fans were sent into a frenzy when the Defenders’ Michael Joseph intercepted the ball for a touchdown. The stadium erupted with shouts of excitement.

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From making their demands known through the usage of unconventional weapons to screaming their lungs out, Defenders fans did it all in a matter of minutes. Fans online reacted to this very exciting sequence of events in fervor.

Defenders fans are in a league of their own

Football fans appreciated the drama and action that occurred within a matter of minutes. One fan remarked:

This user appreciated the spirited Defenders fans

One fan had an interesting question.

Another fan took a shot at the NFL.

This user emphasized that fans should not be parted from important traditions like the making of the beer snake.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson stirred hope when he purchased the XFL after the league dwindled out post the pandemic. Instances like the DC Defenders fans’ antics showcase the need for leagues like the XFL, where the ‘F’ might have to be renamed to ‘fun.’

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