BREAKING: Dak Prescott Refuses to Celebrate Pride Month — Says “WOKE Doesn’t Deserve to Be Celebrated”
Dallas, TX – June 2, 2025 — In a stunning announcement that has set social media ablaze, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reportedly declared he would not be participating in or supporting Pride Month this June. His alleged reason? “WOKE doesn’t deserve to be celebrated.”
According to a source who may or may not exist, Prescott made the remarks during a private event in Dallas, where he addressed a small crowd of teammates, fans, and — somehow — a guy dressed like Uncle Sam. “I respect everyone,” he allegedly said, “but I’m not going to clap for a movement that claps back if you don’t toe the line. WOKE culture has become more about control than compassion.”
The quote spread like wildfire on X (formerly Twitter), sparking the hashtag #DakGoesBack and a heated national conversation. By noon, the internet was split into three factions:
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The Outraged: Calling for sponsors like Nike and Gatorade to drop him immediately.
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The Supportive: Declaring him “the bravest man in football since Tom Brady said no to carbs.”
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The Confused: Wondering if “WOKE” is now an acronym for something football-related.
Backlash or Breakthrough?
Within hours, ESPN panelists were yelling over each other on live TV. One commentator claimed, “This is bigger than Kaepernick,” while another asked, “Is Pride Month mandatory now?” Talk show hosts rushed to rewrite their monologues. Memes flooded Reddit. The Babylon Bee and The Onion posted parodies that were almost indistinguishable from the real story.
Meanwhile, TikTok saw a surge in videos of people burning rainbow flags next to Cowboys jerseys — some ironically, some not. One clip featured a man in Florida screaming, “I don’t even like football, but I stand with Dak!” before failing to throw a football over a bush.
Prescott’s “Statement” Gets Even Weirder
Later that evening, Prescott’s team released a vague statement on Instagram that read:
“Dak supports all people and values freedom of speech, personal expression, and open dialogue. He believes in unity, not uniformity.”
The post was accompanied by an image of a bald eagle crying over a Constitution, as fireworks exploded in the background. It had over 3 million likes within two hours and comments ranging from “KING!” to “You’ve lost your mind, dude.”
Brands, Budgets, and the Business of Outrage
Amid the chaos, sports analysts began speculating whether this would hurt Prescott’s endorsements. One PR expert told Fake News Weekly, “This is either career suicide or marketing genius. In the age of polarized branding, taking a stand — even against Pride Month — can rally a specific audience. Look at what happened with Chick-fil-A. Or better yet, Bud Light.”
Some insiders suggest the Cowboys organization is “monitoring the situation,” while others say Jerry Jones privately applauded the quarterback, reportedly muttering, “Finally, some damn ratings.”
Public Opinion in Flames
Polls conducted on X showed Americans were 49% in favor of Prescott’s right to speak, 48% against it, and 3% still trying to figure out what “woke” even means. Meanwhile, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have begun organizing protests at Cowboys games, with one slogan reading: “Silence ≠ Solidarity. But Mockery = Mayhem.”
A Change.org petition demanding an apology gathered 100,000 signatures in 24 hours. A counter-petition, titled “Let Dak Dak,” got 150,000.
Final Thoughts (For Now)
Whether you see him as a truth-teller or a tone-deaf celebrity, Dak Prescott’s comments (or alleged comments) have undeniably tapped into the cultural fault line that continues to divide America: the fight between expression and expectation.
In an era where even your toothpaste has a political stance, Prescott’s refusal to go with the flow — or with the rainbow — is either refreshing or reprehensible, depending on who you ask.
One thing is clear: football season hasn’t started yet, but the scrimmage has already begun.
