With the Tremendous Bowl getting nearer, one of many greatest storylines isn’t in regards to the groups or the gamers, however about Taylor Swift and her presence on the video games. Some individuals hate seeing her there — specifically conservatives — and suppose she is ruining soccer, whereas others are watching soccer for the primary time, merely simply to catch a glimpse of the pop sensation.
Both approach, let’s attempt to have some enjoyable with this silliness. That is for my Swifties on the market. Now, I’m not a full-blown follower, extra of a Swiftie by affiliation. However I like her music, and I attempted (to no avail) to get tickets to the Eras Tour. She made up a giant a part of my childhood and linked me to my household and associates. So let’s get collectively and have a good time the individual we’re actually cheering for this 12 months in Vegas — Swift’s pilot flying her from Japan so she will get to the sport on time, and a extremely necessary soccer sport being performed on Sunday. (The setting, be damned!)
Right here is your Swiftie information to watching the Tremendous Bowl.
Firstly, I need to begin by saying that you’re absolutely allowed to observe this sport and begin to fall in love with soccer, even when your love and pleasure have been introduced on as a result of Taylor is on the video games. Soccer is a good sport with a wealthy historical past and a ton of thrilling gamers and groups — even when the league and crew house owners are often simply horrible on off-the-field points. You possibly can have your individual Eras Tour second if you need to analysis stuff in regards to the groups within the league, and see what they’ve performed of their separate moments. You possibly can even decide your favourite, similar to your favourite album, however the names are determined by many years often and never by issues like start 12 months or shade.
Who’re our James, Betty, and Augustine?
On Swift’s album folklore, there are characters that she has created and written about in songs who’re in a love triangle. They’re James, Betty, and Augustine. What has extra battle and arguably, extra leisure, than a love triangle? When the album dropped, she wrote, “One thing I did purposely on this album was put the Easter eggs in the lyrics, more than just the videos. I created character arcs and recurring themes that map out who is singing about who.”
James, in Swift’s universe, is a young person who has cheated on his girlfriend, Betty. He’s making an attempt to win her again, as he sings the music “betty” as a solution to apologize as a result of she was the love of his life.
The Chiefs are our James. They’ve by no means cheated in actual life, and so they received the Tremendous Bowl final 12 months. They should show that they actually really need their Betty again for a second 12 months in a row, and they’ll do no matter is critical.
Betty is James’ former girlfriend, who he cheats on. Our Betty is, after all, the Lombardi Trophy. Swift wrote the music “cardigan” from her perspective. Within the music, Betty says to James:
“I knew you’d miss me once the thrill expired
And you’d be standin’ in my front porch light
And I knew you’d come back to me”
Yearly, two groups struggle all through the season to see who will make it to the Tremendous Bowl. They at all times come again for it. It’s just like the trophy is aware of that they’ll at all times come again, it doesn’t matter what. Perhaps as a result of a crew will at all times should be topped a winner, however possibly it’s as a result of they really find it irresistible.
Now, onto Augustine. Within the lore she is the woman James is dishonest with, she is the opposite girl within the image. Her music is “august” and whereas Swift says the angle is of her after James has gone again to Betty, for our sake and for our understanding, let’s assume that we don’t know that Betty and James will get again collectively, since we don’t but know the end result of the Tremendous Bowl. Maybe on this world, James chooses Augustine.
Augustine is the 49ers. Swift says that Augustine is a lady who doesn’t need James to know she cares, however she does. The 49ers don’t need you to know that they misplaced 4 years in the past to the identical crew, they aren’t the identical crew they have been then. However they care. They know the way it feels to return so shut and lose. They care about how Sunday will go, as a result of it decides what approach our love triangle finally ends up.
What Period is Every Staff in?
Swift has 10 eras (quickly to be 11 along with her new album announcement!) that every had their time within the solar and a bit of her tour (aside from her debut album). Every period is exclusive and has its personal traits, much like the 2 NFL groups that may play for a title.
The 49ers are for positive of their Repute period. They’re on the hunt for redemption. Many individuals have counted them out since their final journey to the massive sport, and so they have confirmed virtually everybody improper. The ultimate nail within the coffin is successful the Tremendous Bowl with Brock Purdy on the helm (we’ll speak about Mr. Irrelevant a bit extra later.)
The Chiefs period is more durable to find out. I might argue that due to their success and the way a lot enjoyable it appears to be like like they’ve each day, they might be in 1989, however additionally they could be Communicate Now, an period filled with magic, and what sums up magic higher than an opportunity at going back-to-back? Perhaps it’s Crimson, not solely due to the colour, however as a result of Patrick Mahomes is getting older, and maturing as a QB. I believe the perfect reply although is Midnights. It’s slightly on the market, slightly bizarre, a totally completely different fashion than something we have now ever seen from Swift, but in addition extremely profitable. It was probably the most streamed album on Spotify in a single day. It simply received the Grammy for Album of the 12 months. The Chiefs are a totally completely different crew than final 12 months, and never many thought they might make it again to the Tremendous Bowl, however right here they’re, being extremely profitable. It’s an insane run.
A Track for Key Gamers
In case you don’t fairly perceive who everyone seems to be who can be on the sector on Sunday, these are the names that you simply undoubtedly ought to pay attention to. To assist make the connection, listed here are some songs by Taylor that may possibly paint an image of who they’re and why they’re necessary.
Travis Kelce, Kansas Metropolis tight finish: “You Belong With Me (Taylor’s Version)”
That is the apparent alternative, as he’s Taylor’s boyfriend.
George Kittle, San Francisco tight finish: “I Knew You Were Trouble (Taylor’s Version)”
Kittle is among the guys who will trigger quite a lot of hassle if the Chiefs protection doesn’t control him. He’s additionally actually good at blocking. If you see the 85 line up, prepare for some chaos (good or unhealthy, relying on who you’re rooting for).
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas Metropolis QB: “Anti-Hero”
Not solely is it considered one of his favorite songs by Swift, however many would agree that he’s the issue (in a great way), as he is among the causes that the Chiefs are so good.
Brock Purdy, San Francisco QB: “You Need To Calm Down”
It could have been too simple to present him “Mr. Perfectly Fine,” so let’s go together with this monitor as an alternative from Lover. A part of being an elite QB is being calm beneath stress. If issues ever get slightly loopy, Purdy and his teammates will simply have to recollect to sit back.
Isiah Pacheco, Kansas Metropolis working again, and Christian McCaffery, San Francisco working again: “Getaway Car”
Getaway automobiles should be quick, and working backs are often the quickest gamers on the crew.
Deebo Samuel, San Francisco huge receiver: “Shake It Off (Taylor’s Version)”
Samuel is among the finest at shaking off tackles to get some additional yards.
With the Tremendous Bowl solely days away, hopefully, this information helps you or the Swifties in your life perceive slightly bit extra in regards to the sport, and what’s at stake. You, similar to Taylor, have formally entered your watching soccer period, and are taking the journey collectively. So, get pleasure from some snacks, have a glass of white wine, put on your Eras Tour shirt, and watch the sport Fearless(ly) (Taylor’s Model).
