When Tom Brady faced backlash for kissing son Jack on the lips during a massage: "Creepy and weird"
Tom Brady is the most significant NFL player of all time, and the former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback has the records and stats to prove it. During his two-decade-plus NFL career, Brady was the epitome of class, poise, and consistency at the position. He won seven rings, won three regular-season MVP awards, and was the face of the NFL for two decades. Superstardom doesn't get more significant than that.
However, Brady's laurels aren't immune to criticism for some of his actions off the Gridiron. Not too long ago, Brady faced severe criticism from fans on social media over a seemingly innocent interaction with his then eleven-year-old son, Jack. So, why did NFL fans give mixed reactions?
Fans joked about 'Tom Brady kiss' for NFL star's innocent gesture
Tom Brady was still a member of the New England Patriots when this happened about five years ago. The kiss that angered some fans and foes of the Michigan State University alum was broadcast on his documentary series Tom vs Time, which came out on Facebook. A documentary that depicted his off-season training and also showed the NFL quarterbackβs life outside of football with his family.
During the show, Brady faced significant criticism from fans on social media for kissing his 11-year-old son Jack on the lips. The controversial scene occurred in the third episode as Brady was getting a massage from his therapist, and his son walked in and asked whether he could check his fantasy team.
The NFL superstar asked something in return from his son if he wanted to check out his fantasy team standings, and subsequently, Jack leaned in and kissed his father. However, Tom Brady wasn't pleased with Jack's kiss, and after that, his son walked over and locked his lips again.
Viewers of the kiss had a field day roasting twelve and shared many concerns like the following:
Tom Brady also made headlines when he kissed his dad on the lips
Tom Brady's seemingly innocent kiss with his son, Jack Brady, was not the first time he caught some flak for sharing a kiss with a family member.
Brady kissed his father, Tom Brady Sr., on the lips after his heroic 2018 comeback win against the Atlanta Falcons. Following the triumph, he greeted both his parents with a kiss on the lips, but it was the peck he shared with his dad that garnered the most attention. Some even took polls to determine how weird Bradyβs actions were.