DC Hockey Fans Taunt Tea Party Goalie With Images of Obama
- Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:20pm by
Becket Adams
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Remember when the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup and President Barack Obama invited them to the White House?
No?
Well, okay, how about this: do you remember when Glenn Beck fan and Bruins goalie Tim Thomas turned down the White House invite in protest of big government?
I bet you do.
You know Thomas: he’s the guy with big ‘ol “Don’t Tread On Me” on the back of his helmet.
Washington Capital fans are looking to capitalize (pun fully intended) on Thomas’ anti-big government gesture by urging each other to show up to the D.C.-hosted game with signs, posters, and masks of President Obama.
“With noted White House critic Tim Thomas set to visit town, in a kind of important game, several Caps sites decided that Presidential taunting was in order,” the Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg writes.
Some examples that can be found on the Russian Machine Never Breaks blog.
“Please print out a trillion of these [masks] and camp out in front of the glass during warm-ups,” one site reads.
“Cut out the eyeholes on the mask, tie it in front of your ugly mug, and give Thomas a warm welcome to Washington, D.C., the most powerful city on Earth. This is your moment to shine.”
Another site pleads with its readers:
Print it, Print it, Print it. Take it to Game 3 on Monday. Take it down by the glass during warm-ups. If you’re sitting behind a goal, print out enough for your entire section. Thomas may skip the White House, and the real Obama may not attend Caps games, but we can still ensure that this issue that Thomas wants to avoid is right in his face when he comes to D.C.
And just in case you needed a refresher, here’s what Tim Thomas said in an official statement after turning down the White House invite:
I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People.
This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government.
Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country. This was about a choice I had to make as an INDIVIDUAL.
This is the only public statement I will be making on this topic. TT
Final thought: there’s no reason to assume it’ll get ugly or that fans will behave any more rowdy than drinking hockey fans usually act. At least, that’s the hope of one of the websites calling for “trillions” of President Obamas to show up at the game:
A parting note: this ain’t about politics. Hockey is for everybody, and that includes tea-partying, Michael Cudlitz-looking fellas like Timmy. We’re just having a laugh and ribbing the other team. As long as we take a deep breath before speaking and keep our senses of humor intact, I think we can do this with some degree of civility. Go team.
Image courtesy Sick, Unbelievable
Update — Although we’re still searching for photos of Caps fans with pictures, masks, and/or signs of the president, it doesn’t look like it phased Tim Thomas.
The Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 4-3.
Update II — Whoa. Okay, definitely found some photos of the game (although it doesn’t look like as many fans showed up with pictures of the president as predicted). All photos via Russian Machine Never Breaks:
As we used to say in high school: check the scoreboard.
Bruins: 4
Capitals: 3
This article has been updated.
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Comments (87)
End The Fed
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:46pm“Please print out a trillion of these [masks] and camp out in front of the glass during warm-ups,” one site reads.
That’s a tall order – better get help from the Fed.
Report Post »MCDAVE
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 2:09amUn sportsman like conduct…looking at Obama photo’s is upsetting to millions of people,can cause vomiting
Report Post »Eaglesnest
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 7:07amSO much for the left’s environmentalism. They will sell out any virtue for their ideology. It is their God.
Report Post »000degrees
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 7:14amYep…our boy wonder has what it takes to unite the country…..
Report Post »zorro
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 9:38amListen guys, I think Obama is useless also. But if the Stars were playing the Bruins in the playoffs, I’d screw with Tim also. Just sayin’…
Report Post »old white guy
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 3:43pmwhat bunch of sick bastards.
Report Post »happ77
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 4:36pmFrom one old white guy to another. Lighten up its just sports, all in fun.
Report Post »ABO.
ProudInfidel
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:36pmYeah Caps fans, Obama doesn`t even know the difference between the face-off circle and the trapezoid.
Report Post »GKB
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:28pmThis is my first post, but I’ve been a Blaze reader for a long time. I’ve also been a die-hard Washington Capitals fan for a long time. Trust me, we’re not all Obama fans.. I’ve been watching the game tonight and can say that the idiots with the Obama signs and pictures were only, and just barely, present before the game started. They haven’t been on camera since the pre-game warm-up.
Report Post »Git-R-Done
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 11:07pmLooks like they didn’t get to Thomas since the Bruins won 4-3.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 7:25amI cannot make my Mind… to connect Sports and Politics!
Report Post »zorro
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 9:40amIt’s just about getting in the goalies head, LukerW. This is not, I don’t think, about politics at all. A lot of those folks probably hate Obama but love their Hockey team. They’re just screwing with him and I think Tim knows it. He appears to be taking it in just fine.
Report Post »pat41
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:17pmMuch respect for TT and thats saying a lot…..I’m a Canucks fan.
Report Post »LookTowardsTheLight
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 2:37pmHow’s that working out for you being a Canucks fan?
Report Post »jungle J
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:06pmbeing a professional/college sports fan is akin to being high on dope….only the sane understand
Report Post »MPry
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:00pmItll be interesting to see how many people wear these. Hockey fans are one thing, but to throw the ‘Bamster in to cheer for one side??
I can see it now: 20 people in the whole crowd wearing them but NBC, ABC, Espn, CNN and MSNBC will focus in on them and make it look like the WHOLE crowd was wearing them.
Not a Bruins fan but i hope he has a great game! I have a feeling this is gonna pump him up. Wouldnt be surprised at a shutout…or a one goal game.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:56pmOH, I LOVE the idea of OBAMA’S face on the puck! hahahaha It’s a shame that one cannot OPPOSE the dictator and have a CONSERVATIVE point of view withtout being ATTACKED and intimidated. THAT WILL SOON CHANGE! ABO 2012
Report Post »doxyonr
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:38pmI am not a Bruins fan but you hang tough Tim Thomas. You da man!
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:09pmTimmy earned a LOT of new fans when he turned down that invite as a matter of PRINCIPLE! He ALSO took a lot of heat from the Commies on the left who don’t like it when you oppose them in ANY WAY! I hope the BRUINS fans bring tons of ‘DON’T TREAD ON ME” YELLOW FLAGS! That would be awesome. Anyone going can borrow mine.. It’s HUGE!
Report Post »Huge_Heffner
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:37pmThis Philadelphia Flyers fan just became a ‘Bruins Fan’. Go Boston!!!
Report Post »Al J Zira
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:34pmLets not go too far, lol! I like Tim Thomas for what he did and his beliefs but I’ll never root for the Bruins.
Report Post »conservativeinnewhampshire
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:32pmGo Bruins!!! Timmy is right on, one hell of a goalie, and spot on when it comes to government and this failed socialist Marxist President!
Report Post »matinva
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:24pmThis could be a devastating move. Posting the face of a known loser in public in such fashion could, indeed, cause this goalie to lose his focus. One can only commit just so much effort to a task at hand while laughing hysterically.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:23pmHAHAHA I think the Bruins fans should TORTURE the DC fans with PELOSI masks.. AHHHHHHH NOW THAT IS SOME SCARY CRAP, right there. OR they could hold up copies of the Constitution and signs that say ‘GOD bless America.’ That should be enought to make their heads explode! HAHA
Report Post »kspatriot
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:25pmHey, I downloaded the mask. They are the PERFECT SIZE FOR THE GUN RANGE! EXCELLENT FOR TARGET PRACTICE!
Report Post »barber2
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:56pmEqual: excellent idea : nothing like a little of that equal “social justice ! “
Report Post »MCDAVE
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 1:51amKSPATRIOT…They are good targets,just don’t post it on facebook or you may get a visit from FBI
Report Post »reconmarine
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:22pmGo BOSTON!
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:25pmI hope their team wins hands down. Show the Obama fanatics the truth of their lord and master the dictator to be.
Report Post »Rayblue
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:05pmIn the same spirit as the Guy Fawkes masks of the “occupuss” mental cases.
Report Post »Probably their moms and dads. Or the gay couples that presumably “raised” them.
oldguy49
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:15pmshowing obama’s photo is like calling the golie a loser………great pic to use………..
Report Post »PBSWX
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:05pm@WHATTHECRAZY…that’s classic! I completely agree. What’s more, my first reaction (and second and third) to this story was to observe how the left is in-your-face, intolerant, and, well, a bunch of bullies. I spent over 30 years in the Washington area and know there are plenty of reasonable, less rabid people who won’t be poster and placard-happy for this game. However, I’m sure the drones will comply after being given their marching orders by bringing pictures of “The One”. I hope Thomas keeps the Capitals scoreless.
Report Post »kspatriot
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:02pmHey, I downloaded the mask. They are the PERFECT SIZE FOR THE GUN RANGE! EXCELLENT FOR TARGET PRACTICE!
Report Post »SychinLegacy
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:57pmTim Thomas isn’t tea party. He’s just a giant douche bag. Everyone hates the Bruins because they are cheap shotting goons.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:07pmSHUT UP, you idiot. We RESPECT him here in Boston. OBAMA is the “giant douche bag.” HAHAHA GO TIMMY.. we LOVE you and good for you, sticking up for conservative values! :)
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:27pmAt least he accomplished what he set out to do! Obama set out to crash the system and rewrite our Constitutional rights! Whew, glad he didn’t accomplish that!!!!!
Report Post »SychinLegacy
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 11:05pmOf course you love him in Boston. He’s a douche bag. The rest of the league hates him however. Not denying the fact that he is good. But he is the perfect fit for a Boston DB team.
And last time I checked, I don’t want my athletes to espouse “CONSERVATIVE VALUES” (especially when they only do so for publicity because being a star in the NHL isn’t enough apparently). I want them to win hockey games. I don‘t care what they do in their private life that doesn’t affect how they play on the field (court/rink/ whatever).
Report Post »RUGER MINI 30
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 2:10amCorrection… you’re the douchebag. I don’t need a reason, you’re just a douchebag because I said so. I‘m a lifelong Red Wings fan and fiscal conservative and I appreciate TT’s comments, especially when everyone at ESPN waits in line to spend a half hour under Obama’s desk. They just have to wait for you to crawl out from under there first.
Douchebag.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:51pmI’d say it is a typical reaction of the Democrats. Started in Wisconsin after the 2010 elections : Use of ” in your face,” disrespectful, Occupying, bullying, ” I’ll show you, ” it’s all about ME, ” my way pr the highway,” blow backs. Unions. Mobs. Gangs. Adult temper tantrums. Even using masks again here ? So Guy Fawkes has now morphed into Barack Obama ? Seems rather disgustingly appropriate. It’s like street gangs have taken over….
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:35pmagree totally classless and sports are for fun and relaxation, not for politics. this gag is trashy I am sick of Christians and conservatives being bashed everywhere its disgraceful.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:48pmMaybe if there is a hat trick, the DC fans will Tea B@G each other, just to show up the goalie. Better yet, just have Pelosi sit behind him, that will be enough to keep him checking his wallet every 30 seconds.
Report Post »SERUM
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:14pmMake it a commemorative game and put his face on the puck!
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:02pmThe puck is already black?
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:46pmThats not taunting, that is torture to have to look at that mug while trying to play a good game.These people are phyco’s.
Report Post »Git-R-Done
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:55pmThey should show those photos at Guantanamo Bay.
Report Post »navypop
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:45pmlibs. are the wierdest group ever.
Report Post »Git-R-Done
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:02pmThey’re the only group of people who still support Obama. But that’s b/c they’re losers.
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:43pmGo Bruins.
Report Post »beckwill
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:41pmWhy “taunt” with images of Barry. Scare the holy crap out of him with images of Michelle.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:36pmOoooh very scary! I‘m sure he’ll be intimidated. However, I would look for the tax audit.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:19pmTHAT’S how Obama & Co. intimidate, right there, just like ALL good dictators!
Report Post »Mark0331
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:35pmIsn’t this technically dressing up in Blackface?…Will this be considered racist by Al ‘The Race Pimp’ Sharpton? Will there be calls for race riots?…;-)
Report Post »chips1
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:51pmWhere did I put that Al Jolson mask? I had it here 50 years ago.
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