Springfield, MO - Tim Smith, who once painted the corner of an anti-racism T.I.F.O, had some surprisingly racist things to say in a group chat on Thursday regarding the recent protests over the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police.

What terrible things am I going to learn today!?

Starting with, “You guys know that I’m not racist, but…,” Smith posted off a bunch of petty stereotypes, memes, and jokes with a group of 7 friends that originally bonded over the love of sports and soccer.

“I honestly was pretty shocked,” stated John Evans, a member of the group chat. “Tim’s always had some weird things to say and he was always that kind of person that liked to push it with regards to jokes; but I thought he was just a normal guy. Now I don’t know what to think.”

Other members of the chat tried to steer the conversation away from Smith’s racist commentary, but found out that it’s not just Smith that has these thoughts in private.

“Look, it’s one thing when Tim is trying to be an edgelord, but then Danny comes in and makes a joke and man… who the fuck are these people,” stated chat group member Tom Belsare. “Just because you think this is an environment where we give each other shit doesn’t mean that extends to making jokes about other people that aren’t you. I don’t really KNOW you people, you know. This group thing was originally just about soccer.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Evans and Belsare think about leaving the group, then think about calling out Smith, then think about talking to him in person and then do absolutely nothing instead.