Fans of both the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati-style chili woke up to some big news Wednesday.
The Bengals ended their 21-plus-year partnership with Gold Star and joined forces with Skyline Chili, making it the team's new official chili.
"Skyline Chili is a Cincinnati staple, and we look forward to bringing two iconic Cincinnati brands together to deliver delightful experiences and cultivate Cincinnati-pride," Bengals Director of Strategy and Engagement Elizabeth Blackburn said in a statement.
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Soon after the announcement, memes about the partnership and Skyline's monopoly on Cincinnati sports teams flooded social media.