Last season, “the 12s” set a record not once, but twice, for the loudest crowd noise in history. Now, history is a long time, so that’s really loud. So loud on multiple occasions, they’ve actually created minor earthquakes, which is disturbing. And you should think about that.
After the Super Bowl, when they had the chance to celebrate, they let loose in true Seattle style. And while some got a little carried away, there’s actually video of a huge group of Seahawks fans interrupting their celebration to wait for the walk sign before crossing an intersection. So that’s Seattle for you.
— Excerpt from President Obama’s remarks honoring the Seattle Seahawks at a special event held in the East Room of the White House to celebrate the team’s victory in Super Bowl XLVIII. Missed the live broadcast? Watch by clicking to start playback on the clip above.