Taylor Swift Fans Blast Seahawks Over Friendship-Bracelet Victory Meme

Seattle’s postgame joke about Taylor Swift drew an angry response from some of her fans after the Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–3 on Sunday night. The team’s official social media account shared an image of white, blue and green friendship bracelets, with charms spelling out “Seahawks Win.” Its caption, “End Game,” echoed the title of a Swift song. The post appeared after Seattle’s win over the team associated with Swift’s husband, Travis Kelce. Some commenters called the Seahawks’ joke classless and argued the reigning Super Bowl champions should “do better.” The report describes the image as a playful jab following a victory, but says fans objected to Swift being drawn into the taunt. Swift has been a familiar presence around the NFL since she and Kelce began dating in 2023. She has appeared during broadcasts and went onto the field after the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024. The story notes that other high-profile partners of NFL players, including Hailee Steinfeld and Olivia Culpo, have not attracted the same level of attention. The online dispute unfolded as Kansas City entered Week 8 with a 5–1 record and a lead in the AFC West, according to the article. The Seahawks’ post did not directly name Swift, but its “End Game” caption and friendship-bracelet image were widely read as references to her. The episode shows how quickly a sports victory post can turn into a debate about whether a joke is harmless rivalry or an unnecessary swipe at a player’s famous partner.