Swifties question Pat McAfee's 'audacity' for his actions during Taylor Swift's Indiana concert
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Pat McAfee found himself at the center of a lighthearted but intense trolling session from Taylor Swift's fans, the Swifties.
It followed after the former Indianapolis Colts punter's humorous incident at Swift's recent Indianapolis concert.
Pat McAfee tweets about Indianapolis Colts during Taylor Swift's concert
Pat McAfee, the ESPN sportscaster, attended Taylor Swift's show at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, November 3, according to a Marca.
However, his divided attention between Swift's concert and the Colts’ Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings did not go unnoticed by fans, especially after the Colts' unfortunate loss.
While enjoying what he described as an "insane" performance by Swift, McAfee could not resist keeping tabs on his beloved Colts.
This Taylor Swift concert is fucking insane..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 4, 2024
What an absolutely electrifying stadium.
69,000 people.. ALL IN.
It’s awesome. pic.twitter.com/r1uhvi1Jpb
He live-tweeted parts of the game, praising the team early in the matchup.
"THIS COLTS D IS EATINNNNN," McAfee tweeted as he followed the game.
His excitement led him to make a bold prediction shortly after, stating, "Couple missed kicks.. jitters are high Big fight feel Colts are gonna win the Super Bowl," McAfee declared.
Couple missed kicks.. jitters are high
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 4, 2024
Big fight feel
Colts are gonna win the Super Bowl.
Despite his optimism, the Colts struggled in the second half, allowing the Minnesota Vikings to score 21 points after a scoreless first half.
The game ended with a 21-13 loss for the Colts, marking their second straight defeat.
Swifties troll Pat McAfee after Indianapolis Colts' loss
Taylor Swift's fans quickly took to social media to humorously critique Pat McAfee for his split focus during the concert.
Many suggested that his attention on the Colts instead of the concert might have brought bad luck, with some dubbing it "TayVooDoo."
"Welcome to TayVooDoo. Give Taylor your full attention next time, bestie," one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Welcome to TayVooDoo. Give Taylor your full attention next time, bestie. 🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/8xpoYiKdPQ
— SwiftieSportsCenter|NOLA⚜️N3 (@SwiftieESPN) November 4, 2024
Another fan humorously chimed in, "Pat! ur watching the wrong thing," referring to his attention on the game.
Someone else humorously warned, "Swifties are gonna revolt on you for live posting NFL during the concert." Fans continued to playfully tease McAfee, with one writing, "Looks like TayVooDoo got your a**."
Swifties are gonna revolt on you for live posting NFL during the concert 😂
— DSF_MdlY (@DSF_ModlY) November 4, 2024
Fans demand Pat McAfee's full attention on Taylor Swift
Pat McAfee's live-tweeting during the concert left some Swifties astonished, with several calling him out for missing key moments of Taylor Swift's performance.
One fan said, "I think you meant Chiefs. Also, TURN AROUND. Taylor is RIGHT there!!!!!" referencing the singer's boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
I think you meant Chiefs. Also TURN AROUND. Taylor is RIGHT there!!!!!
— Samantha Marie ⸆⸉ ISO 2 TORONTO $100 OR LESS EACH (@amberskiesulove) November 4, 2024
The trolling continued as another fan questioned his focus, saying, "So you're watching Taylor Swift live and had the audacity to say another team besides her bf is winning the Super Bowl??? ALSO WHY R U TWEEETING RN."
So your watching Taylor swift live and had the audacity to say another team besides her bf is winning the Super Bowl??? ALSO WHY R U TWEEETING RN
— Lauren⸆⸉🪩 (NOLA N1) (@Laurens13tv) November 4, 2024
Some fans expressed their disappointment, with one tweeting, "You’ve just lost favor with the Swifties @PatMcAfeeShow. Nobody cares about the Colts. Disappointed in you."
You’ve just lost favour with the Swifties @PatMcAfeeShow. Nobody cares about the Colts.
— ker ⚡️ (@upsteadtayvis) November 4, 2024
Disappointed in you 😒
Another Swiftie chimed in, "Aren't you at a T swift concert, Pat?? How dare you!"
Aren't you at a T swift concert, Pat??
— Logan Daugherty (@tattedshredder) November 4, 2024
How dare you!
Others offered to switch places with McAfee, with one fan suggesting, "Pat, you want to switch seats? I’ll enjoy the concert; you can watch the football game."
Pat you want to switch seats? I’ll enjoy the concert you can watch the football game.
— Kitty | Tampa N1 London N8 :coconut::palm_tree: (@kaykuls) November 4, 2024
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