I’ve been a diehard Green Bay Packers fan my whole life, and it’s always a thrill to see my team pop up in unexpected places. Over the years, the Packers have made some pretty memorable appearances in pop culture.
I remember the excitement of seeing them on TV shows like ‘The Simpsons‘ and ‘Family Guy‘, and the nostalgia of hearing them mentioned in classic movies like ‘Escape from New York’. Even video games and songs haven’t been immune to Packers fever!
It’s always a fun little jolt of pride, like a secret handshake with fellow fans, when I spot these references. It just goes to show how deeply the Packers are ingrained in American culture, and how much they mean to fans like me. When I am not following Green Bay Packers news, I like to keep an eye out for Packers pop culture references.
Ralph Malph Should Have Bet the Other Way in Happy Days
I remember that episode of Happy Days! Poor Ralph. He was so sure the Packers would lose on Thanksgiving, and he ended up owing a ton of money because of it. It was pretty funny seeing him sweat, though. I guess it just goes to show you never bet against the Pack! Even Fonzie knew better.
The Packers Are Playable Characters in Madden Video Games
I am going to include this one for technical purposes. It’s obvious, but wanted to add it to the list:
It’s awesome how the Packers are such a mainstay in the Madden games. Being able to control those legendary green and gold uniforms in the virtual world is a dream come true for any fan. And with the incredible graphics and realistic gameplay of the latest Madden, Madden NFL 25, it’s practically like watching a real Packers game… except you’re the one calling the plays! It’s the perfect way to experience the excitement of the NFL season, all from the comfort of your couch.
Louie Meets Lombardi in Life with Louie
The 1990s animated sitcom Life with Louie is based on the childhood of the stand-up comedian Louie Anderson, who grew up in Wisconsin. In an episode of the show called “Go Packers,” Louie and his dad attend a Green Bay Packers game, where they meet coach extraordinaire Vince Lombardi. From that moment on, Louie becomes a die-hard fan of the Packers.
There’s Something About Mary… and Her Packer Ex-Boyfriend
In the hugely successful romantic comedy movie, There’s Something About Mary, the title character played by Cameron Diaz, continually talks about her boyfriend Brett, as other men vie for her affections. At the end of the film, it is discovered that her boyfriend is none other than Packers’ star Brett Favre.
Lil Wayne Is Such a Fan of the Packers that he Released a Song About the Team
Rapper Lil Wayne is clearly a massive fan of the Green Bay Packers. In 2015, he took the Pittsburgh Steelers song Black and Yellow and remixed it as a track to support the Packers. The song was called Green and Yellow.
An Evil Villain Is a Packers’ Fan in Danny Phantom
That’s right! Vlad Plasmius, the ghostly villain from Danny Phantom, was a huge Packers fan. It always cracked me up how this super-powered, evil genius had such a normal obsession. His prized possession being a football signed by Ray Nitschke? Classic!
It’s those little details that make a cartoon villain truly memorable. I think it’s cool that the creators of Danny Phantom chose to give Vlad that quirky trait. It adds a layer of humor and, dare I say, relatability to his character. Even evil geniuses have their favorite football teams, right?
According to Jim, the Packers Suck!
The sitcom According to Jim starred Jim Belushi as a father in suburbia. In the 2001 episode called Andy’s Girlfriend, Jim’s brother-in-law Andy begins dating a piano teacher. When Jim and his wife and the other couple double date, Jim discovers the piano teacher is everything he despises. She is a feminist and a vegetarian.
But worst of all for Chicago Bears supporter Jim is finding out she is a massive Green Bay Packers fan. Jim’s buttons are pushed during their dinner date, to say the least. The Packers are also referenced in another episode of the sitcom called The Packer Ball, in which Jim’s son Kyle has a Green Bay Packers football. Being a die-hard Bears fan, Jim is far from happy.
Mystery Science Theater 3000’s Running Jokes About the Packers
Ah, Mystery Science Theater 3000! Now there’s a show that knows how to riff. MST3K definitely had their fair share of Packers jokes.
I always loved how they’d slip in those little jabs, especially during some cheesy sci-fi movie where it was totally unexpected. It was like they knew just how to poke fun at those Wisconsin cheeseheads in the most loving way possible. And you know what?
As a Packers fan, I found it hilarious. It’s that shared understanding, that ability to laugh at yourself, that makes MST3K so special. They never truly mocked the Packers, it was more like a gentle ribbing between friends.
The All-singing All-dancing Packers in Pitch Perfect 2
In the popular 2015 musical comedy movie Pitch Perfect 2, outside linebacker Clay Matthews appears with David Bakhtiari, TJ Lang, Josh Sitton, and Don Barclay, as one of the competing acapella teams at the singing competition. The Packers group sing and dance to Destiny’s Child’s Bootylicious in a very memorable and funny scene.
What about Red Forman and that 70’s Show?
Big Packer fan.
Maynard from Tool is a well-documented Packer fan.
I am a fan of both and did not know that. Shame on me. I know Chris Farley was a big Packers fan
General pop culture moment; there’s that scene in “A Christmas Story” after Ralphie beats the shit out of Scott Farkas – the mom says “I see the Bears are playing Green Bay this Sunday!”. The dad grumbles something about how he wishes he could get tickets but he doesn’t want to “freeze his keister off”. Always makes me laugh around Christmas.
Does it seem just nutclusters to anyone else that the season is starting in like 10 days?
One of my favorites is a Mystery Science Theatre 3000 episode where in the movie a huge mob has broken out and is running through the streets and robot says “The Packers have won the Super Bowl, the Packers have won the Super Bowl!!”
I think the Packers have the most iconic franchise name in NFL history.
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People could argue intelligently that it also could be the Bears and the Cowboys.
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But the way i see it, the Packers get the edge because it’s the smallest NFL City. Plus, how can you have the most Championships and not be considered in the argument?
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I’m sure it’s overlooked by some…but all Packer fans should appreciate what the Packers mean to Wisconsin, and the NFL for that matter.
Other NFL teams, in most all aspects, will never hold the clout that the Green Bay Packers do, for multiple reasons.
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The Green Bay Packers…are Wisconsin’s treasure.
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When the Packers were trying to get the funding for the renovations approved, I remember telling people, “Pony up. Without the Packers, Green Bay is Fargo or Toledo.”
I remember it well Savage.
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There were basically 2 options back then…renovate the current structure as it sat, or take the structure down and build a new stadium but keeping it’s current location and field and play at Camp Randall for a couple years.
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I always felt if you renovate, the only thing that remains is the guts (mechanics) and old engineering and design. That the stadium will eventually have a new look anyway. About 700-845 million (not sure) has been spent on our stadium since 2003. Keep in mind that Jerry Jones built AT&T Stadium for 1.3 billion in 2005 and that was considered “over the top” at the time.
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So i was for taking it down, and build a new stadium around the same sacred ground (field). The actual ground (field) in my mind was what was important (sacred).
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They obviously just renovated the old stadium, but it didn’t bother me as we still have what we have. Although structure wise, i thought a new facility was the way to go, and still do. But it’s still a iconic treasure and that’s what’s important.
In other news…nobody wants Ha’Sean. Not even McRib. Bye Felicia.
No roster prediction article??
I predict Dustin Johnson wins the Fed Ex Tour Championship this weekend and it’s 15 million dollar winners check.
In other news, farewell touchdown Jesus. May you rise again in three days elsewhere.