Daily News | Philly City Council names Joel Embiid ‘Most Valuable Philadelphian’ to jokes — and backlash
Still, reactions to the resolution were swift and ran the gamut. Many saw the humor in Philadelphians failing to let a snub go and making up a participation award. “The process was worth it,” joked one Sixers fan. Our rivals, nay enemies, laughed at what PhillyVoice Sixers beat writer Kyle Neubeck described asYet many Philadelphians wondered if the body didn’t have anything better to do.
But these resolutions come with the territory. Billy Penn analyzed more than 15,000 bills and resolutions spanning 20 years in 2019. Reporters foundThe jury is still out on whether the Embiid resolution is proof that the sickness that’s Sixers fandom has permeated the highest levels of government or that Council really could be using its time to address more pressing city issues.
For now, one thing’s for sure: Politicians will take any opportunity to pander to Philly sports fans who are known for getting
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