Jason Kelce is one of the best when it comes to sports television entertainment and his range is impressive when it comes to displaying original ideas and having fun with the NFL fans.
The former Philadelphia Eagles center and currently ESPN football commentator had a blast before this Monday Night Football: the Green Bay Packers vs. the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Kelce saw the opportunity of the game being so close to Christmas and went with the idea of dressing up as Santa Claus and spread the love among the Packers’ fans with some of their favorite meal: cheese. As we know, Green Bay fans are called “cheeseheads” (they wear yellow cheese proudly on their heads).
The term “cheesehead” comes from Wisconsin’s extensive production of cheese. The state produces more than 25% of the country’s cheese, so it’s definitely a local staple.
ESPN Milwaukee shared a video of Jason Kelce dressed up as Santa Claus hours before Monday’s game and the former center looked very happy playing the part.
Other ESPN members follow along in the Christmas spirit
Kelce and ESPN presentator Scott Van Pelt (dressed as Buddy the Elf) had a lot of fun walking through the streets of Green Bay and they even had an encounter with the infamous Grinch. “You better behave. Go away!” yelled Kelce and Van Pelt when they saw the character nearby.
Kelce made a quick stop with some children and spread the love with some early Christmas gifts. As they toured the city, they finally made it to Lambeau Field, the home of the Packers, and the gift kept on giving with a little surprise from Kelce.
Once in the stadium, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s older brother started giving away cheese to the fans… and the food came in all sizes, from little slides to actual whole cheese. Even Kelce got a little hungry and decided to take a big bite out of one of the cheeses.
And even though it was not the smartest or healthiest choice, some Green Bay Packers fans went with it and decided to eat some of the cheese Kelce gave away without washing their hands.
