Twitter Had More Michael Jackson Jokes After Patriots’ Roster Transaction

'Beat It' and 'Man in the Mirror' were among the common themes

by Sean T. McGuire | Sep 3, 2020 | 1 Min Read

Michael Jackson’s time with the New England Patriots may someday be measured by the terrible dad jokes that came with it.

Twitter offered plenty of jokes upon the Patriots trading the Detroit Lions for Jackson in early August. And upon New England reportedly releasing the second-year corner Thursday, the conversation somewhat shifted.

… And by shifted we mean to a different joke or two, but keeping with the same premise.

https://twitter.com/NivThis/status/1301627652160323591

And then there were a few others, that continued with the obvious theme:

https://twitter.com/tmanops/status/1301629178555572225
https://twitter.com/JayLouis/status/1301632442965438465

Ah, Twitter. Never change.

Thumbnail photo via the New England Patriots

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I write about the Patriots and other sports. Bill Belichick once told me I asked a "Good question," and I think he meant it. Also walked the 72nd hole of the 2024 Travelers Championship with champion Scottie Scheffler.

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