If you weren't one of the millions watching Sunday evening's NFC Wild Card playoff game between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys, you missed the controversy that flooded social media.

No, not the pass interference non-call by referees. While that was noteworthy, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie became an even bigger story among football fans in the state. As the Cowboys went down for the game-winning score, Christie was caught on camera celebrating in Dallas owner Jerry Jones' private suite.

Within minutes, Twitter erupted and outrage ensued. Despite Christie's life-long allegiance to the Cowboys and insistence on attending big games that his favorite team competes in, New Jersey residents can't stop the tidal wave of emotion that accompanies a Christie-Jones bro hug on national television.

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The question, of course, is why? What about Christie rooting for the Cowboys bothers you so much? Why do New Jersey residents care which teams the Governor roots for? How could over 30 percent of people really base a future presidential vote on a Christie-Cowboys allegiance?

Watch the video above and leave your thoughts below in the comments section!

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