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#JewGoal: Llanguage, enjoyment, and the persistence of antisemitism in online gaming and sports communities

Black, Jack orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-1595-5083, Lynn, Theo orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-9284-7580, Rodrigo-Jusue, Itoiz and Kilvington, Daniel orcid logoORCID: 0000-0003-3361-0860 (2025) #JewGoal: Llanguage, enjoyment, and the persistence of antisemitism in online gaming and sports communities. New Media & Society . ISSN 1461-4448

Abstract
Exploring how online hate speech infiltrates public discourse, this article examines the antisemitic hashtag, ‘#JewGoal’, tracing its spread from the FIFA gaming community to online football discussions. Analysing 1364 public tweets on the platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), the article illustrates how the hashtag, framed as humour and sports commentary, perpetuated antisemitic stereotypes through historical tropes and cultural symbols. Utilizing the Lacanian concepts of jouissance and llanguage, the study reveals how #JewGoal extended beyond mere humour, exposing an excessive enjoyment tied to its repetitive and absurd use. This dual function – offering inclusion in online communities while perpetuating harm – underscores how normalized antisemitic language infiltrates sports fandom. By framing #JewGoal as a llanguage of hate, its impact lies not in explicit content but in its provocative repetition. By detailing the persistence of antisemitism in digital spaces, the article emphasizes the need to critically address the enjoyment derived from harmful online speech.
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Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Hashtag, Jacques Lacan, online hate, social media, sport discrimination
Subjects:Social Sciences > Bullying
Social Sciences > Cyberbullying
Social Sciences > Racism
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > DCU Business School
Publisher:SAGE Publications
Official URL:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1461...
Copyright Information:Authors
ID Code:32847
Deposited On:01 Jul 2026 12:47 by Tam Nguyen . Last Modified 01 Jul 2026 12:47
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