The New England Patriots demolished the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 45-7 on Sunday night, but the news wasn’t all good for the AFC champions early this week.
Reports surfaced that 11 of the 12 footballs the team used in the game were underinflated — and therefore easier to throw and catch. The ensuing NFL investigation threatened to become a distraction for both the team and the league with Super Bowl XLIX less than two weeks away.
Call it "deflategate" or "ballghazi," a handful of brands had fun at the Patriots’ expense on Wednesday morning. Tweet at @PRWeekUS to vote for the brand that scored highest in real-time, Charmin or Krispy Kreme.
Charmin
You know you don't have to deflate us to be more squeezable. #DeflateGate pic.twitter.com/pLQfpAqzAb
— Charmin (@Charmin) January 21, 2015
Krispy Kreme
Fully filled #DeflateGate pic.twitter.com/CRKA3G9ZcQ
— krispykreme (@krispykreme) January 21, 2015
Other brands got in on the action as well in the lead-up to the Super Bowl.
EBay
Fully inflated. Guaranteed. #DeflateGate http://t.co/0HGLR6NFkP pic.twitter.com/hYDbOYt8zq
— eBay (@eBay) January 21, 2015
Whistle Sports
We're here to PUMP... ...YOU UP! #DeflateGate #Patriots pic.twitter.com/evbxFuRnS4
— Whistle Sports (@TheWhistle) January 21, 2015
This article first appeared on prweek.com.
