A San Francisco 49ers fan reacts in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

On Wednesday, Philadelphia sports bar Ladder 15 posted a screenshot on Instagram of a snarky email reply to a 49ers fan group looking to bring 200 road-tripping fans ahead of the Wild Card playoff matchup between the 49ers and Eagles on Sunday.

“After very little consideration, we cannot in good conscience host anything that has to do with the 49ers,” the email read. “We're Birds fans til the end. We Bleed Green. We Back our team even when it comes at a cost. Only reason I wish you luck, is because the 49ers are going to need it. Enjoy your time in City of Brotherly Love.”

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The 17-year-old Philly bar’s owners thought their 5,000 Instagram followers would enjoy the light ribbing, not realizing they had just kicked off an internet-wide fan firestorm. The post quickly went viral, amplified by Eagles fans and blasted by 49ers fans. By Friday, the email was being discussed on the most popular sports podcast in America,........

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