Kaylah Walton
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at the Super Bowl to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, but the audience had a different reaction in mind. As soon as she was spotted on the jumbotron at the Caesars Superdome, the crowd started booing. Swift’s reaction? An instantly memorable side-eye, which quickly became a popular meme.
Social media was soon buzzing with comparisons to the well-known “awkward monkey puppet” meme. Fans and casual onlookers alike shared side-by-side photos of Swift and the puppet, crafting humorous captions like, “Who nailed it better?” and “Taylor knew the assignment.”
However, not everyone found it amusing. Lip reader NJ Hickling revealed to Daily Mail that Swift allegedly said, “Aww what, what’s going on?” after noticing the crowd’s reaction. Her clear surprise added to the humor and relatability of the moment.
Who did it better? #SuperBowl#TaylorSwiftIsOverPartypic.twitter.com/AXDC1sutvK
? Mcor (@mikebcorry) February 10, 2025
In addition to the crowd, other figures reacted too. Donald Trump seized the moment to make a jab at Swift on Truth Social, declaring, “The only one who had a worse night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is quite unforgiving!” accompanied by a video of the incident.
Support from Serena Williams as memes arise from Super Bowl incident
Nevertheless, Swift had her supporters. Tennis star Serena Williams quickly came to her defense with a tweet saying, “I love you @taylorswift13 don’t pay attention to those boos!!” Fans soon rallied to her side, condemning the booing as unwarranted and showing their loyalty.
I love you @taylorswift13 dont listen to those booo!!
? Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) February 9, 2025
As the night continued, Swift’s experience only worsened as she witnessed the Chiefs suffer a harsh defeat. Body language expert Judi James observed that Swift transitioned from being “excited and chatty” to adopting a “solitary pose“, clutching the railing while showing what she called “grim support” for Kelce.
Despite the game, the online conversation remained focused on Swift’s expression. With an influx of memes, it became evident that no matter the outcome for the Chiefs, Swift had once again captured the spotlight. Regardless of opinions, her reactions consistently generate a buzz of their own.
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!
Donald Trump Truth Social Post 11:14 PM EST 02/09/25
? Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) February 10, 2025
This night serves as a reminder that even in the face of negativity, Swift remains unfazed—or at least, she knows how to transform an awkward situation into viral content.
