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Brandon Slaughter/Getty ImagesDora the Explorer provided some much-needed comedic relief during the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers. Wild Card Playoff.
The Saturday, January 11 game aired simulcast on CBS and Nickelodeon, with the cartoon character serving as an analyst alongside SpongeBob and Patrick from the hit children's show. SpongeBob SquarePants.
After the Chargers forced a fumble to gain possession in the first quarter, Dora couldn't resist going in for a stealth attack on the Texans.
“Did you see the outfielder?” Dora figured out He saysreferring to the safety of chargers Derwin James Jr. “I believe Quarterback That didn't happen either.
Nickelodeon. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images While some football fans watched the Super Bowl on CBS last night, those truly in the know tuned in to Nickelodeon for a more disruptive version of the broadcast — which included SpongeBob SquarePants taking a photo of Leonardo DiCaprio. While the camera was directed towards DiCaprio, 49, in the crowd, (…)
Swiper, one of Dora's on-screen enemies, joined in to add: “Now, this is how you swipe!” (The fox's animated explorer in particular says: “Swiper, no swiping” whenever he tries to steal something.)
The NFL shared the footage on its TikTok page with the caption: “She didn't hold back 💀“, inspired many social media comments about her suspicious actions.
One user wrote: “Dora is a mess over this,” while another quipped: “Dora is ignoring it.” C.J. Stroud“.
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Alex Slitz/Getty ImagesA third noted that Nickelodeon was “making NFL games much better than usual.”
Dora stuck around for the entire game, popping up here and there to define illegal possession and other terms to the (presumably younger) audience before lamenting the outcome of the game.
“Who needs a map to find the end zone?” Dora mocked what she said previously during the first quarter of 2024 Super Bowl Featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
Nickelodeon has broadcast several NFL games, including the 2023 Christmas Game — which featured a dedicated Taylor Swift The camera is cheering for her friend Travis Kelsey The Chiefs – the latest match of the tournament. In both games, Dora teams up with Swiper and SpongeBob to explain the plays and share the results with viewers.
Although the Chargers forced a fumble and subsequent turnover early in Saturday's game, the Texans recovered and won easily 32-2. Los Angeles' season is now officially over, while the Texans advance to the divisional playoffs.
In addition to Texas, the presidents – from Have a bye week during the NFL's Wild Card weekend after earning the No. 1 seed — still in contention alongside the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens. The Pittsburgh Steelers also lost their game on Saturday to the Ravens, eliminating them from playoff contention.
All AFC teams are fighting for a chance to represent the conference in the Super Bowl in February against the winner of the NFC playoffs.
Super Bowl LIX takes place on Sunday, February 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans First half performance from Kendrick Lamar.
