By Mummy Grace 
In their dominant win over the Bears, the Detroit Lions brought back something more than just good vibes — they leveled up with a celebration that’s already sparking talk. Safety Amik Robertson recently opened up about the origin of the now-infamous “Stumble Bum” celebration, and the truth behind it is as clever as the play itself.
For those who missed it, “Stumble Bum” was born out of the Lions’ trick play called the Stumble Bum last season — the one where Jared Goff fakes a stumble, Gibbs falls, the defense bites, and then Goff flips the script with a touchdown pass. That creative misdirection wasn’t just flashy—it had swagger. And now, the celebration has become part of the culture.
Robertson revealed that it was Kerby Joseph who came up with doing the “Stumble Bum” celebration after making an interception. The intent was simple: once you pull off something dramatic, something that makes the opponent look a bit foolish, you celebrate it. Joseph saw that play, saw how much it fired up both the team and the fans, and figured the best way to capture that moment was with a celebration that references the play name. Robertson said it stuck right away, because it fit the tone of what Detroit is doing: confidence, showmanship, and unapologetic fun.
When the Lions broke out the “Stumble Bum” celebration in their recent win, the crowd erupted. The emotion was real. This wasn’t just another TD dance—it was a callback to a season-defining moment, a nod to cleverness, and a statement that the Lions are not just winning—they’re owning the swagger too.
In a league full of plays and celebrations, the origin of “Stumble Bum” shows how team culture matters. It’s not just about the X’s and O’s; it’s about identity. When defensive back Kerby Joseph intercepts the ball and Amik Robertson lets the “Stumble Bum” fly, it’s saying: we made them bite. We deserve that moment.
For Lions fans, that kind of moment is pure gold. It’s something you remember. And for Detroit, which has worked so hard to turn things around, moments like that aren’t just celebrations—they’re symbols of progress, unity, and belief in what this team is becoming.