Even if you dont care, you definitely heard.
I happen to care very much about two of those things: football and Taylor Swift.
Hes not really my key in, but thats not wherein my beef lies.
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(Lets save those thoughts for our group chats, shall we?)
Im not here to gatekeep football or Taylor Swift.
But Im also not going to let people act like women of all ages didnt previously enjoy the sport.
The NFL capitalized on the mania on social media before removing mentions of Swift from its bios.
In fact, being a longtime superfan of either or both Taylor and the NFL has sometimes been fraught.
It was most certainly not always cool to be a grown woman loving all things Taylor.
The NFL capitalized on the mania on social media before removing mentions of Swift from its bios.
Especially because so much of the content was so patronizing, or at the very least transparently pandering.
Cue the eye roll.
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Cue the eye roll.
Its 2023 and were still being this basic about sports and gender roles.
Though Im not surprised.
(Yes, Ive already been three times, and, yes I made and swapped bracelets.
I cant wait to do it again.)
It was deeply insulting to all football fans.
Watching tonights football game as a Swiftiebetween two teams I dont care abouthas been more painful.
Listen, I get how the game is played in digital and social media.
I understand what trending topics are and why you want to jump on them.
And Taylor Swift and the NFL are two big conversation starters in America.
But my God, the cringe.
Especially as a woman who has loved sports her entire life.
And that rising tide raises all ships, as it were.
Im not here to say Taylors business hasnt gotten a lift too.
But the NFL has certainly seen a huge short-term benefit.
(Kelces social numbers and jersey sales are alsotrending way up.)
Instead of a pink jersey (we are totally cool with wearing our teams colors!)
Or you know, treating domestic violence like the serious matter it is.
Do better, everyone.
Or at the very least, like settle down.
I know it’s possible for you to do it too, brands and NFL!
