A Detroit Lions fan became an internet sensation during Thursday night’s game at Ford Field when he was caught on camera grating a block of cheese to taunt the visiting Green Bay Packers, famously known as the “Cheeseheads.” While his playful jab at the Packers earned him widespread attention, it also resulted in the confiscation of his unique props—both the cheese and the grater—by stadium security.
The viral moment occurred during the first quarter of the Lions’ thrilling 34-31 victory over their NFC North rivals.
The NFL shared a clip of the fan grating cheese in his seat, which quickly racked up over 800,000 views on X (formerly Twitter). The Lions’ official account also joined in on the fun, sharing the video with their followers.
However, the fan later revealed on X that security had seized his culinary tools, posting an image of the cheese and grater abandoned by his seat. “@Lions tell ‘em to bring it back to me lol,” he wrote, hoping for a reunion with his props.
Proof of Authenticity
The fan, whose name remains unknown as it is not listed on his X account, proved his identity by sharing a picture of his DoorDash order for the cheese and grater, cementing his status as the mastermind behind the viral moment.
When asked by followers how he managed to smuggle the items into the stadium, the fan detailed his surprisingly simple plan. “Block of cheese in clear bag. Hand grater in my jacket arm. I don’t like to sweat, so I took my jacket off as I entered. Had the grater stuffed in arm. He asked me to shake my jacket and that was it lmao,” he explained, adding humor to the already entertaining tale.
From Props to Playoff Berth
While the fan didn’t get to leave with his cheese or grater, he did leave Ford Field celebrating a Lions victory. The narrow win improved Detroit’s record to an impressive 12-1 on the season and secured their first playoff berth since 2016, further electrifying the home crowd.
The Lions’ victory also underscored their dominance in the NFC North, with quarterback Jared Goff leading a resilient offense and the defense making key stops when it mattered most.
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Looking Ahead
As the Lions prepare to host the Buffalo Bills next weekend, fans will be hoping for another strong performance—and perhaps some equally creative antics from their supporters. While this particular fan’s cheese-grating props may not make a return, his memorable gesture has already cemented its place in Lions lore.
The viral moment not only highlighted the fan’s creativity but also underscored the passion of Detroit’s fanbase, which has rallied behind their team during a historic season. Whether it’s through clever taunts or sheer enthusiasm, Lions fans are proving to be as entertaining as their team’s on-field success.
