Taylor Swift made headlines at the Super Bowl, but not for the reasons many expected. The pop superstar showed up at the Caesars Superdome to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs. However, the moment she appeared on the jumbotron, the crowd erupted in boos. Swift’s response? A now-iconic side-eye that instantly became meme material, sparking a wave of reactions across social media.
As soon as the boos began, Swift’s quick-witted side-eye became the talk of the internet. Social media users wasted no time comparing her expression to the infamous “awkward monkey puppet” meme. Side-by-side images of Swift and the expressionless puppet flooded platforms with captions like, “Who did it better?” and “Taylor understood the assignment.”
Lip reader NJ Hickling revealed to Daily Mail that Swift appeared visibly confused, muttering, “Aww, what? What’s going on?” Her relatable reaction only added to the humour of the moment, making it even more memorable.
While the internet had a field day with the memes, not everyone found the situation amusing. Former President Donald Trump seized the opportunity to jab at Swift on Truth Social, writing, “The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!”
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However, Swift wasn’t without her defenders. Tennis legend Serena Williams quickly came to her support, tweeting, “I love you @taylorswift13, don’t listen to those boos!!” Fans also rallied behind Swift, calling the booing unnecessary and reaffirming their loyalty to the global icon.
Swift’s night didn’t improve as the game unfolded. The Kansas City Chiefs suffered one of their most crushing losses in years, and body language expert Judi James noted Swift’s shift in demeanour. She went from being “excited and chatty” in the VIP section to standing in a “solitary pose,” gripping the railing in what James described as “grim support” for Kelce.
Despite the Chiefs’ loss, the internet remained fixated on Swift’s reaction. The memes continued to roll in, cementing her status as the night’s main event. Whether loved or criticized, Swift is known for turning awkward moments into viral gold.
