How do I Taunt NFL Games?

Although some sporting events take place in hushed silence, football is a game where the expression of team spirit--cheering, chanting and waving signs--is often encouraged. The tradition of taunting, or "trash talking," while a negative form of expression, is an enduring part of the game's appeal. Players on the field are not permitted to taunt, subject to a 15-yard penalty, but fans have no such restrictions.

Things You'll Need

  • Loud voice
  • Vivid imagination
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Instructions

  1. Effective Taunting

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      Dallas is home to a widely-taunted NFL team.

      It helps to harbor a sincere dislike, in not an outright personal grudge, for the opposing team, particularly if they are successful or a direct rival of your favorite team. Dislikes are usually personal, but the Dallas Cowboys, for instance, with their 20-consecutive winning seasons from 1966-1985, five Super Bowl titles and unofficial title of "America's Team," are a popular taunting target across the NFL.

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      Focus on players' weaknesses or personal characteristics. Purists may prefer to restrict taunting to occasions when a team fails to successfully execute an offensive play, including a quarterback sack, an incomplete pass or a fumbled handoff. Other areas of taunting may draw inspiration from particular characteristics of individual players, such as lack of speed, weight problems or demonstrative personality traits.

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      Do not forget to taunt the officials.

      Officials are also prime targets for taunting, especially when it comes to disputed calls. The most common form of taunting revolves around an official's eyesight, judgment and understanding of the rules.