PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder apparently forgot what holiday the country just celebrated. Snyder wished everyone a “happy Thanksgiving” while introducing new head coach Ron Rivera during a press conference, even though it’s Jan. 2.
🚨🚨MUST SEE🚨🚨#Redskins owner Dan Snyder says “Happy Thanksgiving” to start head coach Ron Rivera press conference @wusa9 @WUSA9sports #HTTR pic.twitter.com/dy5WOFA69R
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Fans were more than happy to mock Snyder on social media for his blunder.
Happy Thanksgiving? Oh dear God.
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) January 2, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving, SELL THE TEAM
— Natty (@NattyBDC) January 2, 2020
Lol. That dude told everyone "Happy Thanksgiving!" Smh.
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"Happy Thanksgiving" the clueless owner says on January 2nd 😂 https://t.co/9Ww3cWARMe
— Dakota El-Bisi (@BadKidKota) January 2, 2020
Dude said Happy Thanksgiving on JANUARY 2ND! What kind of monster does that? https://t.co/fpbVOJckkG
— Fack Jarrar (@JFarrar41) January 2, 2020
MORE NEWS: Philadelphia Officials Begin Clearing Homeless Encampment Near Reading Terminal MarketDan Snyder is an alien from another planet. Just clueless in every way. At least this made me laugh. Who in the world opens a press conference on January 2nd with "Happy Thanksgiving". Unbelievable. https://t.co/xuPce7AF0O
— Nate Blogg (@BarstoolNate) January 2, 2020
The Redskins missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season after finishing last in the NFC East with a 3-13 record. As the Redskins enjoy their offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles face the Seattle Seahawks at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday in the Wild-Card round of the playoffs.
