Lance Bass leaves Internet in splits with 'NOT Taylor Swift' placard at NFL game
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lance Bass, the 44-year-old NSYNC member, had the internet in stitches with his cheeky placard during a recent NFL game at SoFi Stadium.
Amid Taylor Swift's whirlwind romance with NFL star Travis Kelce, Bass seized the opportunity to pull off a hilarious stunt that left fans rolling with laughter.
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The 'NOT Taylor Swift' prank
As the Los Angeles Chargers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys, Bass took center stage. On the Infinity Screen by Samsung, he cleverly held up a sign that read 'NOT Taylor Swift.' With a mischievous grin, Lance had planned this moment well in advance.
The audience erupted in cheers, and Bass, playing along, shrugged and waved to the amused crowd. Lance shared a video of his stunt on social media with the caption: "In case anyone was confused. #LookWhatYouMadeMeDo #GoChargers! #NotTaylorSwift #MNF."
Internet's hilarious reaction
The internet couldn't get enough of Bass' antics. Fans flooded social media with their reactions, highlighting his fantastic sense of humor. One Instagram user exclaimed, "I literally died seeing this live. Hahaha."
While another praised Bass, saying, "We love a man with a great sense of humor." A third user chimed in, "The only acceptable sign you could hold," and another user simply wrote, "Hahaha, love this." A fifth user joined in, remarking, "Phahahah, love it."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance
Swift and Kelce's romance has become a hot topic, uniting the worlds of sports, music, and entertainment. Swift has been a fixture at Kelce's NFL games, enthusiastically cheering on her boyfriend.
Most recently, she joined the Kansas City Chiefs' supporters in Arrowhead Stadium, donning a $112 Kansas City windbreaker.
Swift's game-day appearances have been frequent, including the Chiefs' victories over the Bears and the Jets. She's been accompanied by a star-studded entourage, including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman.
Their relationship has undoubtedly become a captivating chapter of the 2023 NFL season.
NSYNC's triumphant return
Bass' NFL stunt isn't the only exciting news for fans. NSYNC, the iconic boyband that launched his career, has made a triumphant return. Last month, they released their new single, 'Better Place,' marking their first release in over two decades.
Fans flooded social media with emotional responses to the upbeat track, a testament to the enduring appeal of the group.
Their reunion at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards was a memorable moment as they presented Swift with the award for Best Pop Video.
The audience was thrilled to see the boy band take the stage together. Reflecting on their past success, the band members shared their appreciation for MTV and their fans.
Bass recently opened up to Entertainment Tonight about their emotional return to the studio after a hiatus of two decades, describing it as a heartwarming experience.
He revealed that they decided to reunite in March, and the chemistry was as strong as ever, with no hint of the years that had passed.
