They Say Lions Fans Are the Rudest in the NFL—Here’s Why They’re Wrong

Detroit might be tough and have grit, but that doesn't mean we're mean. Detroit Lions fans have been labeled the “rudest” fanbase in the NFL, at least according to a recent study by FlashPicks. The study analyzed Reddit data and found that Lions fans used more curse words than any other team, dropping a staggering 288 expletives in the past year.

Compare that to our NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers, who only managed 158 curses. But let’s be real—does swearing make us rude? (Just because a Detroit Lions fan lost his season tickets and got banned from all NFL stadiums all after he heckled the Packers and their coach too hard, doesn't mean we're rude...)

Here in Michigan, cursing isn’t a sign of hostility—it’s a sign of passion. Whether we’re celebrating a game-winning touchdown or venting about a missed call, a few colorful words are just part of how we express ourselves. It’s not about being rude; it’s about caring deeply for a team we’ve stood by through every high and low.

Spend a Sunday at Ford Field, and you’ll quickly realize Lions fans are among the most loyal and spirited in the league. Sure, we might let a few choice words fly, but we’re not spilling beers or starting fights (well, not often). Our swearing is less about anger and more about love for the game. And since Detroit was named one of the cities that curse the most in general- it's just the way we communicate!

So, let’s flip the script on this “rudest fans” narrative. Lions fans swear because we care. We’re passionate, resilient, and unapologetically loud in our support. If the rest of the NFL doesn’t get it, that’s fine—we know who we are.

Because in Detroit, our love for the Lions is as fierce as our language. And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.