The Empire State Constructing, begging forgiveness by way of X from New Yorkers, lit up within the inexperienced and white colours of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night time after their win within the NFC Championship Recreation.
“We will be lighting tonight for the winners of the AFC and NFC Championships,” constructing operators warned on social media earlier than the video games.
“Please don’t yell at me.”
The Eagles dominated the Washington Commanders within the NFC title recreation, profitable 55-23 and reserving their ticket to the Tremendous Bowl.
As the sport remained considerably shut down the stretch, the Empire State Constructing account on X started begging the Commanders for a comeback.
“Commanders I need you to do me a huge favor in the next 15 minutes,” the account posted.
Nevertheless, the staff didn’t oblige, and the constructing was lit up within the colours of the New York Giants’ rivals.
“I’m sorry I have to do this,” the account wrote after the sport. “Shining in Eagles colors in honor of their NFC Championship win.”
I’m sorry I’ve to do that
The indignity, nonetheless, received’t final kong. The colours will change following the the AFC Championship Recreation between the Buffalo Payments and Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
The Giants haven’t appeared within the Tremendous Bowl since February 2012. In the meantime, the Jets haven’t performed in a Tremendous Bowl since their lone win in January 1969.