The NFL’s personal hygiene discourse has taken a turn. It is Shannon Sharpe, the outspoken Hall of Fame tight end, who has unleashed a scathing rebuke against Jason Kelce‘s unorthodox cleanliness crusade. Kelce, the former All-Pro center known for his bold takes, sparked controversy with his recent rant against what he dubbed “Big Soap,” advocating for a minimalist approach to personal grooming.
The brazen admission of Kelce left fans both amused and bewildered, prompting Sharpe to step into the fray with a fiery counterattack condemning Kelce’s “diabolical lies” in his Nightcap Livestream.“I’m washing. I’m down from the book to three to four, down to two a day, right? I’m gonna get two a day, two showers,” Sharpe proclaimed, emphasizing his commitment to traditional hygiene practices. But it was his direct jab at Kelce that caught the attention: “Jason, wash your feet. We gonna see him over there at the sports beach. I’m say bro, hey bro, hit your feet bro, gotta hit your feet.”
It was in response to the candid exchange on the podcast “New Heights,” where Kelce revealed his no-frills routine, stating Shampoo and body wash are unnecessary. His answer? Rinse off and focus on the hotspots: the private parts and the armpits. When one of the users claimed that it appears the older Kelce brother doesn’t wash his legs and feet, Jason fired back with a provocative question: “What kind of weirdo washes their feet?”
Former NFL star Chad Johnson also weighed in, stating, “I know about the hot spots…when there’s an emergency, you got to go somewhere. You pick you pat, pat, the hot spots.” However, he added, “Growing up…one of the first things you learn is make sure you wash your feet.” Sharpe was quick to add some areas that require cleaning and has been taught since childhood. He added, “I take my wash rag and go round my wrist, all behind my ears,” clearly contradicting the hotspots theory.
The host’s scathing rebuke has flamed this fierce debate within the football community. Kelce, ever the provocateur, has positioned himself as a champion against the alleged powers of “Big Soap,” retweeting a study that suggested actively scrubbing legs and feet could lead to exponentially more bacteria clinging to the skin.
Jason Kelce vs. ‘Big Soap’ & the great cleanliness debate
As Kelce’s rhetoric gains traction, the clash between his unorthodox views and traditional cleanliness practices has intensified. From Sharpe’s scathing criticism to fans’ passionate defenses, this controversy has transcended the gridiron and spilled into the realm of cultural commentary.
“Dude, I said hot spots, your ass is definitely a hot spot. Ass, B*lls and Pits, that’s it,” Kelce defiantly proclaimed when accused of neglecting his posterior, doubling down on his minimalist mantra. This bold stance has divided opinions, with some applauding his candidness while others remain skeptical, steadfastly clinging to the tried-and-true methods advocated by Sharpe and other hygiene purists.
As the debate rages on, the question looms large: Should fans heed Kelce’s call to simplify their hygiene routine, or should they stick to the traditional practices championed by Sharpe and others? Only time will tell which approach will emerge victorious in this clash of titans, but one thing’s for sure – the NFL’s hygiene hullabaloo has just gotten a whole lot more entertaining, and a whole lot more personal.
