Football legend Bo Nix has shocked the world by publicly refusing to participate in Pride Month celebrations, an annual event that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. In a controversial statement, Nix called the movement “woke” and said it “doesn’t deserve to be celebrated.” His statement immediately sparked a wave of mixed reactions on social media and in the media.

Bo Nix, a former Auburn quarterback who now plays in the NFL, expressed his views in a recent interview, saying that the values ​​that Pride Month represents are “overblown” and do not align with his personal beliefs. “I respect everyone, but I don’t think ‘woke’ should be taken to such a high level. There are other values ​​that are more important to focus on,” Nix said. He also emphasized that this decision was not intended to attack any individual, but was simply his way of expressing his personal views.

Public reactions were varied. Some supported Nix’s views, arguing that he had the right to semi-professional freedom of speech and was not required to participate in social events such as Pride Month. However, many others criticized Nix, saying that his statements were discriminatory and inappropriate in the context of modern society that is increasingly open to diversity. On social media, the hashtag #BoNixPrideMonth quickly became a hot topic, attracting thousands of comments in just a few hours.

This is not the first time Bo Nix has attracted attention for his statements. Previously, in 2024, he was considered by some to be “insensitive” for his comments related to Southern American culture. However, this time, the incident seems to be more serious, directly affecting his image in the eyes of fans and sponsors.

In the context of American society having major changes in social awareness, with many organizations and individuals, including major brands, publicly supporting the LGBTQ+ community, Bo Nix’s actions may cause long-term consequences for his career. Some opinions say that he needs to give a clearer explanation to avoid being misunderstood as having a discriminatory attitude.

Currently, Bo Nix has not made any further comments on the incident. However, with the heat of this event, it can be predicted that the story will continue to be the center of attention in the coming days, especially when Pride Month 2025 is taking place enthusiastically across the United States. Will Bo Nix change his views or continue to maintain his stance?