The Cincinnati Bengals announced the change of their official chili partner for the first time in decades, which registered as pretty major news in the tri-state area.
It also strangely drummed up huge reactions beyond the local scene, too.
The Bengals probably helped garner this type of reaction by announcing the change from Gold Star to Skyline chili with custom graphics and such on social media channels.
Still, it was pretty funny to sit back and watch something like a chili sponsorship dominate the news cycle this close to an NFL draft.
As such, here’s a look at the best reactions to the team’s big announcement.
It's Skyline Time in The Jungle‼️
We are excited to announce @Skyline_Chili as our new official chili partner. pic.twitter.com/FhbkPruhsV
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) April 19, 2023
Seemed like a good Dey to rock this hat and this pullover to this place.
@Skyline_Chili is the official chili of the @Bengals!#SkylinePartner. pic.twitter.com/QCVW1XwzHS
— Mo Egger (@MoEgger) April 19, 2023
It has been our privilege to be the Official Chili of the Cincinnati Bengals for more than 21 years. We look forward to finding new ways to show our love to Who Dey Nation. Read our full statement: pic.twitter.com/F0OS0qzibA
— Gold Star (@goldstarchili) April 19, 2023
Over the last two years, new uniforms, practice bubble, ring of honor, playoff wins, Super Bowl trip and now a new chili. #Bengals
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) April 19, 2023
Celebrated the news of @Skyline_Chili and the @Bengals with 2 cheese coneys (no onion) in Hebron, KY! I wonder if "Nancy" will ask me if I stopped at Skyline on the way home? 🤪@espn1530 @tony_pike15 @autyelmore @MoEgger pic.twitter.com/oBOt2eXFLr
— TalkBack President Ronald Reagan (@RonaldReagan360) April 19, 2023
This was the last missing piece! @Skyline_Chili and @Bengals … it gets no better! https://t.co/FBH4pwozyY
— Tony Pike (@tony_pike15) April 19, 2023
I know what I'm having for dinner to celebrate the perfect union of @Skyline_Chili and the Cincinnati @Bengals…pic.twitter.com/U4u9eDMvUM
— 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 (@BengalsCaptain) April 19, 2023
Joe Burrow in 2020 on @PardonMyTake: "It's disgusting. I hate it."
But (in Keith Morrison voice)…
Joe Burrow later said he would give @Skyline_Chili another try.
Did he? Has anyone done the dirty work to follow up? #Bengals pic.twitter.com/ubWnm0yOsc
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) April 19, 2023
Hey @Skyline_Chili if you need a new face for @Bengals promos I know a guy. pic.twitter.com/9vHm6OOK3E
— shawn moore (@whodeybaby) April 19, 2023
Last month: Skyline replaced Gold Star at CVG after 20ish years.
This month: Skyline replaces Gold Star as the Bengals’ official chili after over 20 years.
I love Skyline, but you gotta feel bad for Gold Star. 😅
— David Wysong (@DavidWysong_) April 19, 2023
Does that mean we get free chili?👀
— BJ Hill (@BJHill5) April 19, 2023
Will I be driving to Clearwater tonight for some @Skyline_Chili to celebrate their new partnership with the Bengals? YUP!!! 🧡🖤
— Jerrie 🧡🐅🖤 (@_jerrbear_) April 19, 2023
The Bengals stadium has become the cinnamon chili spaghetti bowl 😂 pic.twitter.com/aERZ3wKukn
— Chiefs Kingdom Memes – CKM (@ChiefsMMZ) April 19, 2023
Talk about a big 24 hours for Cincinnati pro sports teams.
– #Reds give Hunter Greene big new contract
– #FCCincinnati players play with @USMNT
– @Skyline_Chili becomes the official chili of the #Bengals https://t.co/eyh8SgMHps— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) April 19, 2023
Yes Please! pic.twitter.com/gwfVZITSN3
— Kevin Junior (@Eadsie__) April 19, 2023
I need a deep dive into how the chili wars to sponsor the Bengals went down. This could be a Pulitzer-worthy investigative piece. https://t.co/igbviLczpz
— Matt Edwards (@MattEdwards) April 19, 2023
I used to say the Bengals would never win a super bowl until they got rid of gold star. What if the chili curse is broken in Skyline’s first year? https://t.co/HRK6eHpJXY
— nkets (@nkets) April 19, 2023
changing chili sponsors isn't the major news I was expecting regarding the Bengals
— Der German Tiger🐅🇩🇪 (@DerGermanTiger) April 19, 2023
This was arguably the biggest position of need for the Bengals. They have been playing with inferior chili for years and they finally made the upgrade to a superstar. Super bowl bound. https://t.co/KvDPswvZSD
— James Freeman (@JFreeman83) April 19, 2023
