Travis Kelce, the beloved Kansas City Chiefs tight end, sparked outrage with a public tantrum and disrespectful display following a devastating mass shooting at his Super Bowl parade.
Just hours after the horrible tragedy in which 22 fans were shot, including nine children and a young mother who unfortunately died, Kelce made the ill-advised decision to visit ‘Granfalloon Restaurant and Bar.’
To the dismay of many, he was observed on the street taking photographs with police officers while openly holding a beer bottle, after appearing very intoxicated on the parade stage and hardly able to talk properly.
Outraged followers flocked to social media to vent their disgust, using labels such as ‘caveman’ and ‘douchebag’ to describe his conduct.
Drawing on Swift’s famous song Bad Blood, in which she challenges betrayal of trust and the tarnishing of something once shiny, it’s clear that Swift’s fiercely dedicated audience, known as Team Taylor, would not tolerate any tarnishing of her carefully constructed image.
Kelce’s actions, particularly a widely publicised tantrum at the Super Bowl in which he pushed his 65-year-old coach, Andy Reid, in front of millions of people, sparked criticism and conjecture about his character.
The Super Bowl incident is not the first time Kelce’s behaviour has raised concerns.
Reports of his rage and erratic behaviour on and off the pitch have surfaced, raising questions about his maturity and ability to regulate his emotions.
While Kelce’s coach, Andy Reid, has supported him, complimenting his intensity and development, many question whether he has genuinely matured.
Swift’s image is based around concepts of empowerment and regaining power, thus she’s unlikely to tolerate behaviour that violates these principles.