B.J. Raji
DT #90 — Green Bay Packers
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About B.J. Raji
B.J. Raji played defensive tackle for the Packers, and his entire meme legacy comes down to one play and one celebration. In the 2010 NFC Championship Game against the Bears, Raji intercepted a pass and rumbled 18 yards for a touchdown, then performed a belly-shaking dance in the end zone that was immediately christened the "Freezer Dance" (a nod to the Bears' own Fridge, William Perry). The clip has been posted every single playoff season since, every time the Packers play Chicago, and roughly once a month by accounts that just enjoy watching a 337-pound man dance with pure joy.
Raji was a solid nose tackle for years, but the dance is the thing. It captured something pure about football: a big man gets the ball, a big man scores, and a big man celebrates like nobody is watching even though millions are. The contrast between his position (nose tackle, a role that never touches the ball) and the moment (interception return for a touchdown in a championship game) is what makes it eternal. It's the most unlikely highlight in Packers playoff history, and the celebration matched the absurdity perfectly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Freezer Dance' and when did it happen?
During the 2010 NFC Championship Game, B.J. Raji intercepted a Caleb Hanie pass and returned it for a touchdown to help seal the Packers' trip to the Super Bowl. In the end zone, Raji performed a belly-shaking celebration that fans dubbed the Freezer Dance, a reference to Bears legend William 'The Refrigerator' Perry. The clip resurfaces every January and every Packers-Bears game without fail. It has become one of the most replayed celebrations in NFL playoff history.
Last updated: April 2026