Operator Off Hours: Bears Fan Delivers Winning Chemical Formula
This past weekend, Brandon Martinez, a union operator at a Chicago-area chemical plant, found himself at the center of an unexpected viral moment during a playoff game between the Chicago Bears and their longtime rival, the Green Bay Packers.
Following a dramatic Bears touchdown on their way to a comeback win, Martinez was caught on national television shredding a block of cheese with a handheld grater — a playful jab at Packers fans’ “Cheesehead” identity. The moment quickly spread across social media, turning a spontaneous reaction into an internet sensation.
Block Club Chicago later shared the catalyst behind the now-famous cheese-grating celebration that helped spark one of the weekend’s most memorable fan moments.
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Amanda Joshi
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Amanda Joshi has more than 18 years of experience in business-to-business publishing for both print and digital content. Before joining Chemical Processing, she worked with Manufacturing.net and Electrical Contracting Products. She’s a versatile, award-winning editor with experience in writing and editing technical content, executing marketing strategy, developing new products, attending industry events and developing customer relationships.
Amanda graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2001 with a B.A. in English and has been an English teacher. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and daughter, and their mini Aussiedoodle, Riley. In her rare spare time, she enjoys reading, tackling DIY projects, and horseback riding.