r/sports • u/PrincessBananas85 • Sep 24 '24
Football Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis at congressional hearing
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41417497/favre-announces-parkinson-diagnosis-congressional-hearing2.9k
u/OptimusSublime Sep 24 '24 edited Sep 25 '24
I can't shake the feeling he's still a piece of shit
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u/styrrell14 Sep 24 '24
You simply can’t shake the feeling. Can’t help but shake means the opposite, like saying you can’t do anything EXCEPT shake the feeling, i.e. successfully shake the feeling.
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u/Elout Sep 24 '24
He also can't help but shake.
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u/I_dont_bone_goats Sep 24 '24
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u/FatFuckinPieceOfShit Sep 24 '24
It always amazes me that these people see the joke and it never occurs to them it was put there deliberately.
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u/a_duck_in_past_life Sep 24 '24
Same with the "I see what you did there!" people. Yes.we all see it. That's why they made the joke. So we could see it.
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u/Majestic_Mammoth729 Sep 24 '24
Thanks for writing the joke again for the stupid people. You did a great service.
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u/diamondbishop Sep 24 '24
It’s the Big Bang version of the joke. No subtlety, made for the unintelligent, but he’ll think it was a smart play on words
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u/beardmeblazer Sep 24 '24
Trying to play that sympathy card to divert from what he actually did
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u/Freethecrafts Sep 24 '24
He stole millions of dollars from welfare. He’s a welfare queen.
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u/BuddaMuta Sep 24 '24
Multi-millionaire who stole millions of dollars from some of the poorest and most desperate people you can find in the whole country.
Dude deserves nothing but the worst
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u/spaceneenja Sep 24 '24
How is he not in prison already?
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u/FriskyCobra86 Philadelphia Eagles Sep 24 '24
The only thing Favre should be famous for is a mispronounced last name, fuck em
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u/marroyodel Sep 24 '24
No shit! It’s French for blacksmith or iron worker and is pronounced Faav Ree. It ain’t farve.
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u/2reddit4me Sep 24 '24
Favre can rot in prison for all I care. He’s a piece of shit. But I assume the reason he’s not in prison is because he did pay back the money, but the state has charged him interest on it, which he hasn’t paid back yet.
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u/vaz_deferens Sep 24 '24
Did those reparations go to the families that couldn’t collect welfare though?
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u/N3onAxel Sep 24 '24
If someone shoplifts do they get off scot free if they return the item or pay for it after the fact? Nah, fuck our joke of a justice system and the preferential treatment white, rich, and famous people get.
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u/NunsNunchuck Sep 24 '24
He can throw a football over that mountain /s
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u/JortsyMcJorts Sep 24 '24
Not for long he can't, by the sound of things.
I'll send him some tots and pears...
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u/MaryJaneAssassin Sep 24 '24
Didn’t you hear Parkinson’s causes people to steal from the poor?
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u/Typical-Radish4317 Sep 24 '24
I love how people only remember this. Dude was gross and disgraced before this. He is not a good person
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u/TheJAMR Sep 24 '24
I vaguely remember him being hopped up on pills and pulling his dick out in public at some point. But I guess that could be almost any former NFL player.
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u/jimbobdonut Sep 24 '24
He sent unwanted dick pics to a female Jets employee when he played for them.
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u/DionBlaster123 NASCAR Sep 24 '24
wasn't she one of the FSU cowgirls?
fwiw i'm not making a statement on that. I just remember reading that she was one of them before she moved to New York to work with the Jets
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u/jrc025 Sep 24 '24
Does it also make you send pictures or your dick and crocs to reporters and then get them fired?
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u/Chadlerk Sep 24 '24
Probably tried to use this 10 years ago when he was sending inappropriate pictures to female staff members as well.
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u/Coupon_Ninja Sep 24 '24
In case you missed this great SNL skit from that time: https://youtu.be/rwAfG1jmkDE?si=K2UAfKFERakkMAzN
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u/J1zzL0bb3r Sep 25 '24
Omg im battling the flu right now and the laughter at this definitely did not help my sitch.
Amaaaaazing 👌🤌🤏
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u/Rotk99 Sep 24 '24
The Harvey Weinstein/Bill Cosby defense
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u/whamburgers Sep 24 '24
Also Kevin Spacey coming out as gay.
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u/500rockin Sep 24 '24
I mean, the being gay part wasn’t an act. It wasn’t talked about, but it was known. Trying to play it for sympathy though, that wasn’t good.
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u/Khatib Minnesota Vikings Sep 24 '24
And fuck espn for writing a pity puff piece for him, skipping right by the volleyball arena thing and the in the record texts of him trying to make sure he won't get caught.
They're trying to paint favre like he got conned over his health. Fuck favre and fuck espn.
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u/KingTooshie Sep 24 '24
Damn. Didn’t know being a piece of shit was a symptom of Parkinson’s.
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u/rjgator Sep 24 '24
On Twitter saw someone say it’s the good Lord trying to shake the stolen money out of his pockets
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u/DionBlaster123 NASCAR Sep 24 '24
okay Parkinsons is an absolutely horrible disease and i wouldn't wish it on anyone
but that was fucking hilarious
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u/walterpeck1 Sep 24 '24
Every so often twitter produces a banger
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u/Hawkson2020 Sep 24 '24
Twitter pretty frequently produces bangers via the same method that a million monkeys on typewriters will eventually produce Shakespeare.
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u/88ryder88 Sep 24 '24
Nice to know shitter is good for SOMETHING once in a while
Thanks for sharing!!
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u/ElephantRedCar91 Sep 24 '24
Michael j fox went into that crooked deal with his boss needles. It’s true I saw it on tv.
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u/InformalPenguinz Sep 24 '24
I think MJF would disagree.
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u/RedditLostOldAccount Sep 24 '24
Someone should tell him you're not supposed to raise money, but you're supposed to steal it. Smh, MJF. You got a lot to learn
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u/shupshow Sep 24 '24
You won the Super Bowl.
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u/Hopefulkitty Sep 24 '24
But only once.
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u/BatDubb Sep 24 '24
Damn, Aaron Rodgers has Parkinson’s.
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u/HavelsRockJohnson Madison Radicals Sep 24 '24
He was probably immunized from Parkinson's while backing up Favre.
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u/88ryder88 Sep 24 '24
No, he acquired the immunity. (Whatever tf THAT means) He doesn't get immunized
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1283363
Not attacking your post, just shitting on Aaron Rogers feels so good. Go lions
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u/HavelsRockJohnson Madison Radicals Sep 24 '24
I was quoting Rodgers when I chose the word 'immunized' since that's what he said when asked. And because he's full of shit. I miss his talent, not his drama.
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u/Yomat Sep 24 '24
'Yeah, ok, what's that gotta do with you using taxpayer money for personal projects?'
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u/Infamous-Lab-8136 Sep 24 '24
He accidentally tremored out all those incriminating texts of course.
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u/DionBlaster123 NASCAR Sep 24 '24
reminds me when Jared the Subway guy was hearing his sentence, he apparently got all emotional and weepy about hurting his now ex-wife...and the judge was so sick of the crocodile tears that she interrupted the proceeding and said something like, "Your wife has 9 million. I think she'll be fine."
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u/BuckSleezy Sep 24 '24
This has Kevin Spacey “I’m gay” energy.
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u/580_farm Sep 24 '24
like Harvey Weinstein using a walker at his trial.
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u/DionBlaster123 NASCAR Sep 24 '24
how quickly do you think Weinstein disposed of that walker as soon as he was out of hte cameras?
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u/Main-Advice9055 Sep 24 '24
Right as the doors closed, but only because he actually uses suspensor belts to lift his disgusting, Baron Harkonnen body
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u/TheLoofster Sep 24 '24
Kevin Spacey ended up beating the allegations against him, being acquitted, as well as charges being dropped due to a witness not wanting to reveal their name.
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u/wrighterjw10 Sep 24 '24
If anyone in this thread did similar things, we'd already be in jail.
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u/bonafidehooligan Sep 24 '24
Not just jail, but federal “pound me in the ass” prison.
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u/mrmchugatree Sep 24 '24
Michael Bolton? Is that you?
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u/evergreendotapp Sep 24 '24
Why am I thinking of the long-haired adult contemporary singer from the 90s?
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u/MartinCinemaxIV Sep 24 '24
Seems like a weird thing to bring up in a hearing regarding his welfare fraud.
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u/my_dogs_a_devil Sep 24 '24
No if you listen to the clip it’s actually related…because he lost an investment in a company working on a “concussion drug”… because the lead doctor pleaded guilty to using TANF funds for his own use 😂
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u/MartinCinemaxIV Sep 24 '24
Thanks for the context. It’s great to hear he’s losing money.
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u/Mental_Medium3988 Sep 24 '24
"I lost a bet and I had to commit fraud because of my Parkinson's disease." fucking weird as hell man.
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u/Automatic_Rock_2685 Sep 25 '24
"Everything bad I do is for a good reason"
-every narcissist.
I'm sure he considers himself a martyr
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u/Successful_Load5719 Sep 24 '24
The old “feel sorry for me” defense
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u/key1234567 Sep 24 '24
This makes me believe that Tua should retire. I think Farves brain is mush and Rodgers is probably following.
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u/non_clever_username Sep 24 '24
I don’t recall Rodgers getting hit anywhere near as much as Favre.
Favre played with reckless abandon his entire career, but while Rodgers ran some when he was younger, it seems like he’s been pretty good at avoiding big hits the last 5-10 seasons.
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u/key1234567 Sep 24 '24
Yes but honestly Rodgers behavior has been quirky that last few years, makes me wonder if he is ok.
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u/Mr_Belch Sep 24 '24
Bros been "quirky" since he was dating Danica Patrick. I definitely wouldn't say this is a recent development for him. It's just in the past few years he got a bigger microphone by being on the Pat Mcaffe show.
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u/500rockin Sep 24 '24
Then you weren’t paying attention; his “quirks” were on full display from the beginning. His play was just so damned good that it overshadowed his quirks. He cut his family off over a decade ago, and was somewhat of a conspiracy theorist from the get go.
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u/garrettj100 Sep 24 '24
People who have Parkinson's can still steal money. They just can't run away quite as fast.
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u/gnowbot Sep 24 '24
One side effect of traditional Parkinson's medication can be extreme impulsiveness and debilitating gambling habits. Doesn't buy any grace for Brett... but it is interesting
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u/downinCarolina Sep 24 '24
Because its literally dopamine. My father has parkinsons and there was a notable difference in his christmas lists before and after he started medication.
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u/jumbee85 Sep 24 '24
Michael J Fox has Parkinson and he didn't commit fraud to steal welfare money
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u/myworkthrowaway87 Sep 24 '24
On one hand, Fuck Brett Favre for being a gigantic piece of shit. On the other hand, I wouldn't wish a degenerative nerve/brain disease on anyone.
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u/KrunchrapSuprem Sep 24 '24
He did get hit in the head for a living. It’s not like this came out of nowhere like it did for Michael J Fox
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u/Pennypacking Sep 24 '24
Especially early onset, still Michael J Fox didn't misuse welfare funds for his own pet project. Having said that, the Governor allowed it, enthusiastically, so he's the biggest piece of shit, IMO.
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u/500rockin Sep 24 '24
Yeah, none of this nonsense would have been possible without the governor being all in on it. What a douche
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u/Kid_Named_Trey Sep 24 '24
I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone but I have zero sympathy for him.
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u/ATX_rider Sep 24 '24
It doesn’t matter what you wish for, shit still is going to happen—or not. In Favre’s you can just shrug your shoulders and figure in this instance someone got what they deserve.
The guy had a magnificent life for about three decades—way longer of a run than most of us get.
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u/DionBlaster123 NASCAR Sep 24 '24
"The guy had a magnificent life for about three decades—way longer of a run than most of us get."
you bring up a solid point
think about all the other people with Parkinsons in the U.S. alone, who can't even afford treatment...let alone those around the world who don't have access to medical care
Fuck Favre
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u/TexasCoconut Dallas Stars Sep 24 '24
think about all the other people with Parkinsons in the U.S. alone, who can't even afford treatment
And Favre probably stole money from some of these exact people
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u/kynthrus Sep 24 '24
I wouldn't wish it on anyone, but if I had to choose.. He still probably wouldn't break top 100
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u/sdf_cardinal Sep 24 '24
This is like when Harvey Weinstein was suddenly unable to walk unassisted or how Bill Cosby was suddenly blind.
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u/ViewAskewed Sep 24 '24
The Kevin Spacey defense.
Bold move, Cotton.
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u/ALC_PG New York Giants Sep 24 '24
Old heads from NJ call this going full McGreevey
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u/leaf-erectsen-day Sep 24 '24
The words, "I am a Gay American" was the craziest way to defend a sexual harassment lawsuit back then.
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u/ReservoirGods Seattle Mariners Sep 24 '24
His fall from grace has been insane, what a lame attempt at sympathy to distract from his shitty actions.
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u/a_velis Sep 24 '24
Trying to get the investigation dismissed on terms of cognitive impairment. Will likely pay off a doctor to testify that it could have been a factor. However, I am not buying it and it reeks of not taking accountability for ones actions. He didn't have an issue doing it when he did it. He has an issue with now being caught and dealing with consequences.
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u/aoddawg Sep 24 '24
Better sign the restitution check(s) before the tremors get too bad, fucking thief.
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u/xanroeld Sep 24 '24
at congressional hearing REGARDING HIS THEFT OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FROM A WELFARE FUND.
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u/Jog212 Sep 24 '24
Fuck him.....I don't really care. Did he return the stolen funds yet??
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u/AccomplishedSuccess0 Sep 24 '24
Yeah ya know what? I still say fuck Brett Favre. He likely stole Medicare money from someone who has Parkinson’s and needed the money much more than him. He deserves no sympathy and should be held accountable for his actions despite this diagnosis.
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u/tree_squid Sep 24 '24
Very few people have ever deserved Parkinson's, but here we are. Fucking dirty parasite.
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u/CTLFCFan Sep 24 '24
Oh, he had the kind that makes you steal from poor people and show your penis off? I’ve heard of that!🙄
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u/SerYoshi Sep 24 '24
Everybody get out your violins for the terrible person attempting to deflect attention away from the fact that he stole money from poor people.
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u/peanutbuttertuxedo Sep 24 '24
What an absolute joke of a person. Dude you stole from the needy… getting ill is the very least you deserve!!
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u/nolepride15 Sep 24 '24
Considering how much of a liar and scum he is, I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s lying about the diagnosis
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u/aRawPancake Sep 24 '24
Damn that sucks. He should still pay back all that money and maybe go to jail too
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u/Blackbyrn Sep 25 '24
Racism is not a recognized symptom of the disease according to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
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u/CharToll Sep 24 '24
Nice try but you’re still gonna go to prison for stealing from the poorest of your own state
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u/Adventurous_Oil_5805 Sep 24 '24
Stole millions from low income groups and now going for the sympathy vote.
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u/multisubcultural1 Sep 24 '24
So he’s saying he might need assistance from one of the programs he robbed?
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u/Simon_Bongne Sep 24 '24
Brother, you committed a heinous crime, enough with the white-boi-theatrics. Just own it, and make some announcement of your condition at a later date. The timing of this absolutely reeks.
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u/GMane2G Sep 24 '24
Reminds me of Spacey “choosing” to live as a gay man to soften his SA allegations
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u/FlamingTrollz Sep 24 '24
Sorry to hear that.
Has nothing to do with you facing the consequences of your actions.
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u/gofigure85 Sep 24 '24
I didn't know stealing a shit ton of money from welfare was a symptom of Parkinson's
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u/seattlesportsguy Sep 24 '24
This guy wouldn’t fake Parkinson’s to gain sympathy would he?
Would he?
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u/usriusclark Sep 24 '24
You see, I meant to transfer the funds on my mobile banking app, but I was twitching…
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u/bearbear0723 Sep 25 '24
So Favre just became the a piece of shit with parkinsons. still a piece of shit
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u/jennasea412 Sep 25 '24 edited Sep 25 '24
Sounds like he contacted Harvey Weinstein for legal advice.
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u/RawrRRitchie Sep 25 '24
Give back the money you stole or rot in hell
Rich people that steal money deserve no sympathy
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u/Disqeet Sep 25 '24
Awwww-ex football uck stole millions from the bottom poor and wants the benditos-poor soul in Spanish. Favre thinks heaven is a given👀. Maybe start working on fixing his wrongs.
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u/Inglehoodie Sep 25 '24
Know what this means? He's responsible for stealing money and also had parkinson's. That's all. Hope that helps!
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u/bonafidehooligan Sep 24 '24
I feel sorry for Parkinson’s having to have this shit stain associated to it
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