Discover the story of the song > Jock-O-Rama – Dead Kennedys

This song is criticizing the obsession with sports in American schools and the negative effects it can have on students. The protagonist talks about how students are forced to prioritize sports over everything else and conform to a tough and mean persona in order to succeed. They also discuss the pressure to participate in religious rituals during sporting events and the dangerous nature of the sport, with references to injuries and accidents that occur. The lyrics suggest that the future of America is in the hands of these athletes and that it will ultimately lead to a downfall.