C.J. Gardner-Johnson chanting “BTA” at the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory parade, What Does It Mean?

C.J. Gardner-Johnson chanting "BTA" at the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory parade, What Does It Mean?

During the course of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory parade, C.J. Gardner-Johnson was seen chanting “BTA,” which stands for “Beat That A**.” What is “Beat That A**.” and why is the chant deemed controversial? Read on to learn about the history of this slang and why it is drawing attention on TikTok among high school football teams.

Losing a high school football match is quite hard and excruciating but what if the opposing team has to endure a session of whipping after the game?

It is a new TikTok trend in which high school football players whip their vanquished opponents in a procedure better known as BTA — short for beat that a**.

After a game the vanquishers of the opposing team beat the rear of the opponents with belts or towels or even imaginary or nonexistent objects. While some do it playfully, the more phlegmatic enjoy a kick out of it by doing it mockingly and with insults.

The BTA trend started on social media but soon the celebrations turned into something sinister and more polarizing. The trend first started in Texas and soon spread across the Bay Area via the Midwest and the rest of the country.

Coming back to present times Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner Johnson just chanted ‘BTA’ during the Eagles Super Bowl LIX victory parade in Philadelphia on Friday.

C.J. Gardner Johnson said

“Respectfully BTA! BTA! BTA!”.

However, the trend has also led to concerns that it could incite physical violence and inappropriate behavior in sports.

Experts contend that such a trend can make aggression and disrespect normal while some could defend it as a form of competition or camaraderie.

Social media is divided on Gardner Johnson’s ‘BTA’ Speech.

One user stated,

“Between him starting a BTA! BTA!” chant & mentioning he cried when he left Philly when he signed with the Lions, C.J. Gardner-Johnson had my favorite speech from today…,”

Another user stated,

“Hahhhaha C. J. Gardner-Johnson @CGJXXIII has the crowd chanting “BTA BTA” Belt to a** on KC 😂! #Flyeaglesfly 🐐, “

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