Kansas City Death Culture: Chiefs Coach Reid's 'Grim Reaper' Meme Is LAME!!!

Late night inspiration thanks to a great drawing from artist Nina Paley.   

About local sports chatter . . .

Sorry but during a plague and impending war . . . Kansas City football fans worshiping death is a bit much.

So, just for the record . . . 

THE "GRIM REAPER" TAG FOR PATRICK MAHOMES IS ONE OF THE WORST KANSAS CITY SPORTS QUOTES WE'VE SEEN THIS SEASON!!!

Of course he's a great coach but his silly death quote deserves an eye-roll and so much more . . . Why?

Because Patrick Mahomes might be a real life shining light for this cowtown. His play has been inspiring and he seems like a nice enough guy . . . Which is rare for ballers at the top of their game and multi-millionaires in general.

The "death" tag aimed at opponents playing a children's game is overblown. 

Sadly, it's hard to underestimate local football fans so . . . Of course the meme is catching on . . .

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com news link . . .

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