“I Thought I Was A Real Tiger”: Social Media Erupts in Laughter Over Legendary Bengals QB’s Shocking CTE Confession

Cincinnati Bengals legend Ken Anderson is not a name that most newer NFL fans would know.

Anderson, who played 16 seasons with the Bengals, is a four-time Pro Bowler, the 1981 NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year, the 1981 Comeback Player of the Year, the 1975 Walter Payton Man of the Year, and a First-Team All-Pro.

Despite his number and accolades, Anderson was not named a finalist as a senior player for the Pro Football Hall of Fame as of this past December 2024.

Anderson threw for 32,838 yards and 197 touchdowns in his career. He led the Bengals to an AFC championship and Super Bowl 16.

He is going insanely viral on social media after an insane quote was attributed to him.

In the alleged quote, Ken Anderson is quoted as saying that he used to get so much sex from women just by wearing his Bengals helmet. He stated he wore it so much that he thought he was a real tiger for a few weeks.

That was the moment he knew he likely was suffering from CTE.

1. Hell yea

2. his egg is SCRAMBLED. pic.twitter.com/MYy6gZ0tca

— Keg. (@GratefulKeg) June 25, 2025

How Social Media Responded To Ken Anderson’s Comments

“The whole unprompted thing is what got me, lmao. Ken, I asked how your vacation was,” one person said of the quarterback.

The whole unprompted thing is what got me lmao. Ken I asked how your vacation was.

— Lohkee (@Lohkee37) June 26, 2025

“Quote of the year right there! 😂😂🐅🐅,” a second person stated.

Quote of the year right there! 😂😂🐅🐅

— Duble Dubz (@TheDubleDubz) June 26, 2025

“Coke, CTE, and women were the 3 main ingredients in the average 80s man’s life, lol,” a third person said of Anderson.

Coke, CTE, and women were the 3 main ingredients in the avg 80s man life lol

— Peeziey (@Peeziey) June 26, 2025

“Ken Anderson, unprompted,” killed me,” a fourth commented.

“Ken Anderson, unprompted” killed me

— Ozzy (@MilestoneHockey) June 26, 2025

“They don’t make players like this anymore. This is the epitome of a MAN. Maybe a little morally incorrect, but a man nonetheless. 💀,” a final person wrote.

They don’t make players like this anymore..

This is the epitome of a MAN. Maybe a little morally incorrect, but a man nonetheless. 💀

— Casual Sports Guy (@CasualSportsX) June 26, 2025

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