It's become well known that you shouldn't mock the Pittsburgh Steelers' iconic Terrible Towel. For one reason or another, it seems like every time a team makes fun of the iconic fabric, they struggle to rebound. The Terrible Towel's latest victim has been claimed this season, and it's a recent AFC foe. Don't desecrate the towel, or your franchise could be next when vengeance comes in different forms.
Last week saw the Steelers hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Chargers, and it was a tough game for the road team.
They couldn't muster any offense, and their defense grew tired as the game progressed, despite a valiant effort. The Chargers won the game by a score of 25-10. It was a dominant win that exposed Pittsburgh's faults to a detrimental level, and the Chargers appeared to be a solid AFC playoff contender.
While the game didn't swing in the Steelers' favor, LA couldn't help but make fun of the yellow towel.
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) November 10, 2025
They posted a meme on X that poked fun at the Terrible Towel. It might seem like harmless fun, but the curse knows no bounds. The Chargers paid for it this past week, and Pittsburgh can't help but laugh. Los Angeles better hope that this was the only result from the legendary curse.
Pittsburgh Steelers laugh as the Terrible Towel curse just set back the LA Chargers' season
After presenting a strong win against the Steelers and poking fun at the Terrible Towel, the Chargers followed that up with a toxic performance. They played the Jacksonville Jaguars in a game where many thought LA would emerge victorious. The Jaguars have a solid record, but they’re on a similar level to Pittsburgh. Despite them being favorites, the Chargers got blown out of the water.
Pittsburgh can’t help but laugh as it watches Los Angeles collapse in a disastrous loss.
The Chargers couldn’t generate much on offense and finished with just six points. Their defense wasn't any better as they allowed a whopping 35 points on the day. It was a game to forget for the Chargers, and you can't help but wonder if the Terrible Towel's legendary curse had something to do with the outcome.
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It might not be a lot in terms of the post on X by the Chargers' social media team following their win against the Steelers, but it is certainly an odd coincidence. No matter how minor the offense is against the fabled cloth, teams would be wise to never go near it. Mocking the Terrible Towel has never worked in the opposition's favor. Many have tried to overcome the curse, but all they do is lick their wounds.
Pittsburgh's Terrible Towel has struck again, and the Chargers would be wise to learn their lesson.
LA remains in the AFC playoff hunt this season, but they don't have much room for error in a crowded group. The Steelers won this past week after a tough loss in Los Angeles, as the Chargers got beaten up in Florida. The playoff standings are razor-thin this season, and the Terrible Towel's curse has made it tighter.