Oh, this is a doozy. Garth Brooks posted a pic on Instagram that depicted him wearing a âSandersâ jersey with the number â20â during his stadium show at Detroitâs Ford Field on Feb. 22.
Sanders. 20.
Let the insanity begin, as the jersey caused a bit of confusion among Garthâs conservative fan base on Instagram.
Garth was paying tribute to Barry Sanders, not Bernie Sanders.
Let me be clear:
- Barry Sanders is an NFL Hall of Fame running backâand Oklahoma State alumâwho played for the Detroit Lions from 1989 to 1998. Barry wore the number 20.
- Bernie Sanders is a U.S. Senatorâand democratic socialistâwho is trying to secure the democratic nomination for President of the United States. Bernie is running in 2020.
Here are some of the comments in Garthâs Instagram feed:
- âIf this is for Bernie Sanders, Iâm done with you. I thought you were a true American that loves Our Country?â
- âSorry Garth.. donât think so. Just stick to music.â
- âWell guess ur no different from other celebrities,,but thought u might be. We dont need to know who u vote for an especially at ur concert.â
- âLost some respect w that jersey.â
- âGarth, Please donât make the mistake of getting political!â
- âGood grief. Canât you just do what you get paid to do ???? Why why why does it have to involve politics !!! 𤢠So sad. We donât pay good money for anything other than to watch you perform. đĄThought you were different.â
- âNothing like supporting a communist to loss a few fans! How about going to a successful socialist country and doing some research? Oh yes, you canât because there arenât ANY successful socialist countries!â
- âYou just lost thousands of fans in Michigan Just stick to your music.â
- âTo each his ownâŚ.but any âlegendâ who can support a socialist rather that the undisputed GREATEST POTUS OF ALL TIME @realdonaldtrump can take pride in knowing youâve lost a fan who has been with you since day one. Perhaps youâll wake up soon.â
- âWhat are saying? Your a Communist or a Socialist. Either way your a loser. âď¸ Just threw out your cd
- âSo disappointed. Always loved that your brand here to clear a polarizing political statementâ
- âI had no idea you were a big freaking liberal socialist! Iâve listened to your songs for the last time!â
If youâve got some time on your hands, jump down this rabbit hole via Garthâs Instagram feed.
Even Garth and Barry are having fun with this.
Hey @BarrySanders I would run any race with you! #Number20for2020 HA!!! love you pal, g https://t.co/1a5d0CiwSP
â Garth Brooks (@garthbrooks) February 28, 2020
photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com