The real kicker? The statement concluded with a curious sentence that has left fans scratching their heads: “We do not believe that dancing mascots, glitter cannons, and flag-waving celebrations are aligned with the principles of hard-nosed football.” One can only assume that nobody in the Steelers’ front office has ever attended a Super Bowl halftime show.

Predictably, the Steelers’ decision to boycott Pride Nights has ignited a firestorm on social media. Twitter (or X, for those still trying to adjust) exploded with reactions ranging from support to complete bewilderment. Die-hard fans of the team seem to be split into two camps: those who see this as an important stand against “woke culture” and those who just want to know if this means fewer rainbow-themed giveaways at the stadium.

“I support the Steelers 100%,” tweeted @IronCityTough78, whose bio proudly proclaims, “God, guns, and gridiron.” “Football has always been about grit, not glitter. Keep your woke agenda out of my Sundays.”

But not everyone is on board. “Woke and satanic? What are they even talking about?” asked @SteelersFanSinceBirth69. “How does supporting LGBTQ+ fans make a football team ‘satanic’? Did I miss the part where rainbows are a gateway to hell?”

Perhaps the most unexpected voice to emerge from the chaos was none other than the Church of Satan itself, which tweeted: “We can confirm that we had nothing to do with Pride Nights. However, we do support glitter.” So at least someone has a sense of humor about the whole thing.