The Bears are 2-1 and in a solid position to start their 2022 season. Though, with how the hopeful future of the franchise Justin Fields has played, the surprise start might feel more ominous than optimistic.
To seemingly try and boost the morale of their fans, the Bears had a special guest — NFL legend and Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus — take over their Twitter account on Tuesday night. But it didn’t go as smoothly as they had planned. When Butkus initially introduced himself with a cryptic “hello” that built anticipation for an announcement.
His very next post appeared to be the legend accidentally filming at Halas Hall out of his hand? Out of his pocket? Who knows for sure, but it was hilarious:
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 28, 2022
Butkus would then reveal himself with a proper video while standing inside Halas Hall — the Bears’ headquarters:
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 28, 2022
Butkus would engage with fans, asking what his first order of business should be inside the Bears’ main building:
What should I do first?
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 28, 2022
It appears he went with “picture by my number” first, though the number wasn’t visible in a perfect selfie encompassing the entire Twitter chaos:
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 28, 2022
Not long after, Butkus tweeted a note that he had made a mistake and wasn’t sure how to delete it. Of course, given the spate of tweets and fumbling beforehand, it wasn’t clear which specific tweet he was referring to:
Oops didn’t mean to tweet that. Not sure how to delete.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 28, 2022
Classic stuff. I can’t tell if that’s a message from my parents or a legendary NFL figure. No notes.
And if it’s any consolation, he did get a great photo next to his customary No. 51:
Check out this picture of me. pic.twitter.com/hnn59ZLdCQ
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 28, 2022
In fairness to Butkus, this was the sort of havoc he used to wreak on offensive players all the time. But this is probably the first time it happened to the Bears as one of their greatest-ever players tried to figure out their social media.
NFL fans loved seeing Butkus mess around with the Bears' Twitter
Oh, I see. It is very much going perfectly because this man does not do anything wrong. https://t.co/YpONwaLLSd
— Chris Rongey (@ChrisRongey) September 28, 2022
I’m dying. 😭 😂 https://t.co/OugxdXpR9p
— Taylor Doll (@TayDoll1010xl) September 28, 2022
I’m willing to hand over the keys of this account to Dick Butkus https://t.co/sC82umTypK
— Bob Zuppke (@BobZuppke) September 28, 2022
Make @thedickbutkus the Bears’ social media manager permanently imho https://t.co/UyG6msWukl
— Jeanna Kelley (@jeannathomas) September 28, 2022
— Sorbet (@sorbetsports) September 28, 2022
THE MAN!!! https://t.co/vfRNCCmJ5T
— Anna. (@AnnaHull99) September 28, 2022
Very much here for Dick Butkus’ takeover of the Bears Twitter account https://t.co/j0P5EKYaJN
— Stacy Jo Rost (@StacyRost) September 28, 2022
Bears PR – "it's scorched earth, the fans seem pretty damn upset, we need ideas"
Bears Social Media – "say no more fam" https://t.co/N534DPukrO
— Sean McInerney (@seanmci) September 28, 2022
