Taylor Swift's 'cringe' celebration at Chiefs game has Internet shaking its head 'nah'
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Taylor Swift cheered on her rumored boyfriend, Kansas City Chief's tight end Travis Kelce, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 22.
The defending Super Bowl champions played against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The pop star attended the game with the quarterback Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany Mahomes, and his brother, Jackson Mahomes, in the Chiefs VIP box.
The 'Cruel Summer' singer wore a red Chiefs sweater, a black miniskirt, and a friendship bracelet with Kelce's team number 87.
According to USA Today, this is the fourth game of the season Swift has attended since the dating rumors with Kelce began.
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Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes have a new celebratory handshake
Swift and Brittany cheered for their partners and the team throughout the game.
Both had the time of their life, dancing and laughing. But both ladies' celebratory handshake during the game caught the internet's attention.
With full-on excitement, the 'Anti-Hero' singer celebrated the Chief's first touchdown with Brittany. Both shared a secret handshake, repeatedly slapping their hands and bumping their backsides.
Swift also high-fived Jackson in excitement.
Taylor Swift's presence makes NFL coverage wild
The media has not backed out from covering Taylor Swift's presence in the games and hyping up the pair's romance.
Despite the attention, NFL fans are unhappy with how Swift has taken over the game's coverage.
In her daytime television show, 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' singer Kelly Clarkson, on the October 20 episode, said, "It's not hilarious how it is literally taking over the NFL for people that like watching sports now."
She added, "It's like you're watching 'Housewives' while you're watching."
She further added that the commentators should end "talking about gossip" and instead focus on the game.
Internet calls Taylor Swift's celebratory handshake 'cringe'
Since the dating rumors of Kelce and Swift began, the NFL games' coverage has gained wide attention. However, social media did not widely appreciate the pop superstar's latest celebration.
A user said, "Cringe."
Another disappointed user said, "Please stop."
"Nah," was another's reaction.
While a fourth user simply stated, "Clown show."
It also appears that hardcore NFL fans are unhappy with the attention Swift is getting during the games.
"She is ruining the game. Can't wait until this showmance is over," said one NFL fan.
One frustrated user reacted, "Ewww."
Another person also declared, "Pathetic."
She is ruining the game. Can't wait until this showmance is over
β Craig ferguson (@Craigyfergs2011) October 22, 2023