What happened next was absolutely hilarious! A large number of social media users misinterpreted Brooks’ Instagram post thinking that he was endorsing presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders, for the upcoming 2020 election.
Facebook forgot who Barry Sanders is and is freaking out at Garth Brooks for wearing a jersey and I’m dying. pic.twitter.com/wVfAKU7Cn1
— Jason Vincent (@jasoncvincent) February 27, 2020
People are trying to help, but it seems others don’t like to research so much? pic.twitter.com/BddZIfj8ZL
— Jason Vincent (@jasoncvincent) February 27, 2020
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? I am appalled by the fact that there are so many people out there that have no idea who the greatest player to ever wear a Lions uniform and, arguably, the greatest running back in NFL history is. The jersey Garth was sporting belonged to NFL Hall of Fame running back, BARRY Sanders, who wore number 20 for the Detroit Lions from 1989-1998. BARRY Sanders, not BERNIE (insert laughing emojis).
Garth and BARRY Sanders took it upon themselves to have a little fun with the confused fans on Twitter.
Hey @BarrySanders I would run any race with you! #Number20for2020 HA!!! love you pal, g https://t.co/1a5d0CiwSP
— Garth Brooks (@garthbrooks) February 28, 2020
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