Trolls Hate on No. 1 NFL Draft Pick for Pink Phone and Nail Polish

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infamously did with an epithet before a key game against Notre Dame — appeared to be wearing pink nail polish and had shiny lips, leading them to claim that he was wearing pink lip gloss or lipstick.The NCAA Division I women’s basketball X account shared the video of Williams, who reposted it, writing, “Vibes onlyyyyy supporting our girls.” Vibes onlyyyyy supporting our girls https://t.co/MBULWWdubT— Caleb Williams (@CALEBcsw) March 26, 2024Anti-LGBTQ trolls immediately began feigning outrage over his look, accusing him of being gay, gender-nonconforming, and pushing a social agenda.

Others were angered over his visibility, arguing that it was not acceptable to appear to wear pink, a color stereotypically associated with women and that doing so was “gross.”“OMG, the Chicago Bears are finally in a position to draft a franchise quarterback, and Caleb Williams is a Dylan Mulvaney wannabe.

Complete with pink finger nails, lip gloss, and phone!” screeched one X user. Williams, who is considered a generational talent, is expected to be selected first overall by the Chicago Bears football team on April 25, with the hope that he will help the struggling franchise overcome its middling 7-10 record.

In the run-up to the draft, the Bears have sought to bolster their offensive line, and, most notably, traded with the Los Angeles Chargers to pick up Keenan Allen, one of the NFL’s top veteran receivers — all signs that they are likely to select a quarterback with their first of two first-round picks.But Williams’s alleged gender-nonconformity was a bridge too far for some observers.“The Bears couldn’t pick a worse ‘fit’ for the team or city.