Tirico’s subtle Swift reference had fans buzzing
Pop megastar Taylor Swift made an appearance at the Kansas City Chiefs’ season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. She’s been a regular at the games ever since she started dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in 2023, and their relationship is still going strong in 2024.
During the game, NBC’s Mike Tirico made a sly reference to Swift’s past relationship with Harry Styles when the game was delayed. He mentioned, “Game delayed some 20 minutes because of weather … not out of the woods for showers for the rest of the night,” which is also the title of one of Swift’s songs. This seemingly innocent comment got Swifties all riled up on social media.
Fans took to Twitter to express their excitement and curiosity about Tirico’s reference. One fan asked directly, “Okay, @MikeTirico WE NEED TO KNOW — was that an intentional Out of the Woods reference at the #Chiefs game tn or….?” While another fan pondered, “Okay but did he say out of the woods because Swiftism or just because it’s a saying.”
It seems like even if it wasn’t intentional, fans still got a kick out of it, as one fan tweeted, ‘”Not out of the woods for showers for the rest of the night,’ I’m sorry but I laughed even if it wasn’t intentional.”
Fans Suspect Mike Tirico Dropped a Subtle Taylor Swift-Harry Styles Reference During Broadcast https://t.co/dAVb5ZFlSF
— TMSPN.com (@sportsgossip) September 6, 2024
Swift’s presence adds star power to thrilling matchup
The presence of Taylor Swift and the subtle nod to her music by Mike Tirico added an extra layer of excitement to an already thrilling game. It’s clear that Swift’s influence extends beyond the music industry and into unexpected places like a football game.
As for Swift and Kelce, their support for each other’s careers is evident, and it’s heartwarming to see them enjoying their time together both on and off the field. It’s not every day that you see a pop star and a football player making headlines as a power couple.
The game continues to be a nail-biter, with a 27-20 win for the Chiefs. There’s no denying that this matchup has been an exhilarating start to the season.
Mike Tirico Introduced Taylor Swift to the NBC Audience With an Eminem Reference #TaylorSwift #NBC #Americanfootballhttps://t.co/WJ71cxhJgz
— Nakia Fleming (@nakiafleming654) September 6, 2024
source:marca.com
