CJ Gardner-Johnson’s Super Bowl Parade Stunt
After the Philadelphia Eagles’ big Super Bowl win, CJ Gardner-Johnson found himself making headlines for something other than his performance on the field.
During the victory parade, he wore a custom sweatshirt that seemed to mock pop star Taylor Swift and her fans.
It was clear that Gardner-Johnson was enjoying the moment, but his choice of words and imagery stirred up a bit of controversy.
Throwing Shade at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
It all started after the Eagles’ Super Bowl win, when Gardner-Johnson posted a picture of himself in a playful standoff with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce.
He captioned the photo with a jab aimed at Kelce, saying, “Should’ve stayed with that thick s***.
” Many fans speculated that the comment was directed at Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, which only fueled the flames of online drama.
The Sweater That Sparked a Backlash
But Gardner-Johnson wasn’t done yet.
A few days after his initial jab, he was spotted at the parade sporting a sweatshirt with an eye-catching slogan: “Swifties can LIX my balls.
” For those wondering, “LIX” is the Roman numeral for 59, which happens to be the number of the Super Bowl the Eagles had just won.
Clearly, Gardner-Johnson was throwing more shade, and this time, it was aimed squarely at Taylor Swift’s devoted fanbase, the Swifties.
Swifties Strike Back
As expected, the Swifties didn’t take kindly to Gardner-Johnson’s antics.
They hit back by targeting his mother’s restaurant, King’s Grill in Rockledge, Florida.
In the days following the Super Bowl, the eatery was bombarded with a slew of negative reviews, with many describing the experience as “horrible” and “underwhelming.
” It was clear that Swift’s fans were trying to make their voices heard in the most public way possible.
Google and Yelp Step In
The backlash grew so intense that both Google and Yelp took action.
Google removed the influx of negative reviews from the restaurant’s page, while Yelp temporarily disabled comments after a flood of reviews triggered an “Unusual Activity Alert.
” It’s not clear whether the review bombardment was directly tied to the Swifties, but the timing was certainly suspicious.
The Background on Kelce and Swift
To add some context to the situation, Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole had an on-and-off relationship for about five years before finally breaking up in May 2022.
Just a little over a year later, Kelce and Taylor Swift began making headlines with their very public relationship, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about couples of the year.
This new romance has only added fuel to the fire of online debates, with Gardner-Johnson seemingly adding his own comments to the mix.
Swift’s Super Bowl Struggles
While Gardner-Johnson was enjoying his playful jabs, it wasn’t exactly a great day for Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl.
Despite Kelce’s involvement in the game, the Chiefs suffered a crushing defeat.
Even though Swift wasn’t able to celebrate her boyfriend’s victory, she still found herself in the midst of drama surrounding the event.
There’s no doubt that this rivalry is far from over, and the next chapter of the drama between the Eagles, Swift, and the Swifties is sure to unfold in the coming days.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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