Vikings' Joshua Dobbs Faces Backlash After Poor Performance

Despite recent struggles, the 'Passtronaut' continues to inspire interest in STEM education and boosts NASA's profile.

Joshua Dobbs, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback, has been the focus of social media jokes following a poor performance against the Chicago Bears, where he threw four interceptions leading to a 12-10 loss.
Dobbs, who has an aerospace engineering degree and has worked with NASA, has been nicknamed 'The Passtronaut' and has been a breakout star since moving to Minnesota.
Despite his recent performance, Dobbs has been praised for his work ethic and his ability to quickly adapt to new teams and playbooks, having played for five teams in less than a year.
Dobbs' success in the NFL has boosted NASA's profile, with a significant increase in user engagement on social media and a surge in searches related to Dobbs and NASA.
Dobbs' interest in space and engineering has also sparked interest in STEM education among young students, with the Science Museum of Minnesota planning new educational programs centered around 'The Passtronaut.'