NFL makes the "nose swipe" gesture illegal

[BritBill]

  On 3/27/2025 at 10:03 PM, ColoradoBills said:

Really sucks for players with allergies.

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And those with friends who've loose mothers. 

[JP51]

  On 3/27/2025 at 8:36 PM, MPL said:

But what if it's a really cold game and your nose just won't stop running? Is actually wiping your nose still okay? 

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So like thats exactly where I went ... Cold day in Buffalo... Josh throws pass for TD sneezes snot running all over the place and he cleans it up... do they take the TD back?  LOL 

[GerstAusGosheim]

Kleenex missed a marketing opportunity.

[BuffaloMatt]

  On 3/27/2025 at 8:44 PM, boyst said:

Amazing how underworld activities and the knowledge of such cultures is so prevalent in the NFL. 

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[BillsShredder83]

  On 3/27/2025 at 8:00 PM, Not at the table Karlos said:

I thought it was drug related.
 

edit Google says it’s a blood gang sign that says someone is untrustworthy. 

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This stinks of grandma on FB thinks the OK symbol means 'white power'.  I mean IDC, i wont miss it, but wouldnt be the NFL if they didnt over-react to something silly

[Jauronimo]

I feel a lot safer today.

[boyst]

  On 3/28/2025 at 4:11 PM, BillsShredder83 said:

This stinks of grandma on FB thinks the OK symbol means 'white power'.  I mean IDC, i wont miss it, but wouldnt be the NFL if they didnt over-react to something silly

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No this is actually a hoodrat symbol that someone is no good.

 

Wiping the chest means clean. An opposite shoulder tap can mean on alert, ready to draw, etc. depending on situation/location.

  On 3/28/2025 at 4:31 PM, Jauronimo said:

I feel a lot safer today.

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You're gonna be on Metro next week with some guy having a cold then start to panic you're in a gang war. Don't lie. 

[Breakout Squad]

Smells like Butterscotch 

[Mark Vader]

  On 3/28/2025 at 4:10 AM, transplantbillsfan said:

 

I thought it was what you thought, which is why I always thought it was weird when NFL players did it.

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There are some weird players out there.

[Just Jack]

Next they'll ban the circle game. 

[Mr. WEO]

  On 3/27/2025 at 8:48 PM, Augie said:

THIS is what Roger Goodell does for us. 

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  On 3/27/2025 at 10:02 PM, frostbitmic said:

Thank you Rodger, this is the biggest worry I had going into the coming year, childish gang signs ... Bye the way, have they figured out what a catch is yet ? ... Have you figured out what to do with awful officiating ? ... Yeah I thought not.

 

 

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  On 3/27/2025 at 10:34 PM, Augie said:

I would like to thank Roger Goodell for introducing me to all this stuff. Gee, now I feel more worldly. 

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  On 3/27/2025 at 10:46 PM, julian said:

Roger making 60+M per to make these very difficult decisions 

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It's amazing that so many still get this wrong.  Goodell appoints the members of the Competition ("Rules") committee.  He does not write the rules.

 

Why isn't everyone instead blaming the guys who came up with this (including Sean McD) and those who passed it (at least 24 owners)?

 

Go yell at Sean and Terry.  This is their doing.

 

Goodell is clearly underpaid for the heat he takes for the owners. 

Edited Saturday at 07:11 PM by Mr. WEO

[julian]

  On 3/29/2025 at 7:02 PM, Mr. WEO said:

 

 

 

 

It's amazing that so many still get this wrong.  Goodell appoints the members of the Competition ("Rules") committee.  He does not write the rules.

 

Why isn't everyone instead blaming the guys who came up with this (including Sean McD) and those who passed it (at least 24 owners)?

 

Go yell at Sean and Terry.  This is their doing.

 

Goodell is clearly underpaid for the heat he takes for the owners. 

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Because it’s fun to make fun of the man at the top, always has been, always will be, even if makes no sense to do so lol.

[Mr. WEO]

  On 3/29/2025 at 7:54 PM, julian said:

Because it’s fun to make fun of the man at the top, always has been, always will be, even if makes no sense to do so lol.

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that's why Terry and Jerry pay him so much

[ColoradoBills]

  On 3/29/2025 at 7:56 PM, Mr. WEO said:

 

that's why Terry and Jerry pay him so much

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Terry pays Damar Hamlin more than what his share is for Goodell.

[Mr. WEO]

  On 3/29/2025 at 8:10 PM, ColoradoBills said:

 

Terry pays Damar Hamlin more than what his share is for Goodell.

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he also chooses the Sabres GM's and HC's!  

[Puckman5]

  On 3/27/2025 at 8:47 PM, Beast said:

I wonder what fake wiping ones ass means in the gang world?

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Lemme ass you a question.   

[Puckman5]

  On 3/27/2025 at 8:05 PM, DabillsDaBillsDaBills said:

Had to google it, but this is what it says:

 

The nose wipe is a gang sign associated with the Bloods, indicating someone is untrustworthy.

 

I don't understand the symbology. Like you I thought it had to do with fingering and then sniffing it. 

 

Either way I don't think it makes sense as an NFL celebration.

 

As far as the rule change goes I don't care. Have any of our guys ever used it as a celebration? 

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it’s the same thing.  You don’t trust it, so you’re vetting what you’re about to get with.  

[HansLanda]

I mean, just act like you've been there before and will be again when it comes to celebrations. That said, if they ban snow angels I am bringing a pitchfork and a blow torch. 

Edited Sunday at 04:55 PM by HansLanda

[PrimeTime101]

  On 3/27/2025 at 7:55 PM, The Firebaugh Kid said:

The NFL has classified the "nose wipe" celebration, a gesture where a player mimics wiping their nose, as a "violent gesture". 

This will now be considered a 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. 

I always thought this gesture meant something to do with.....ummm....well.......something gross related to male/female private interactions.

Apparently, it's got something to do with gangs. 

What say you? 

 

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[Boatdrinks]

  On 3/28/2025 at 1:14 PM, SoCal Deek said:

I’m not advocating for it. I’m arguing against the leagues solution. The penalty should be levied against the PLAYER, not against the TEAM. 

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Disagree here. These players can pay fines like flipping out a fiver for you or me. Need to make it costly on the field - it’s the only way to get the team/ coaches attention. That’s what really counts here , not some fine that no one cares about.