• News
  • Life
  • TV & Film
  • Beauty
  • Style
  • Home
  • News
    • Celebrity
    • Entertainment
    • Politics
    • Royal Family
  • Life
    • Animals
    • Food & Drink
    • Women's Health
    • Mental Health
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Travel
    • Real Life
  • TV & Film
    • True Crime
    • Documentaries
    • Netflix
    • BBC
    • ITV
    • Tyla Recommends
  • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Make-up
    • Skincare
  • Style
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Shopping
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
Submit Your Content
Microexpressions expert decodes Taylor Swift’s reaction to being booed at Super Bowl

Home> Entertainment> Celebrity

Updated 09:24 10 Feb 2025 GMTPublished 09:12 10 Feb 2025 GMT

Microexpressions expert decodes Taylor Swift’s reaction to being booed at Super Bowl

Swift seemed seriously baffled by the awkward situation on Sunday (9 February)

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

A whole lot went down during Sunday's Super Bowl which saw the Philadelphia Eagles take home the victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with a 40 - 22 win.

Taylor Swift could be seen in the stands supporting her boyfriend, Chiefs star Travis Kelce, before, at one point during the game, she got booed by the crowd.

However, the 35-year-old 'Karma' singer seemed to take it on the chin, handling the seriously awkward situation pretty well. But now, a microexpressions expert has given her theory on how the singer really felt during the ordeal.

Advert

Annie Särnblad took to Instagram earlier today (10 February) to share her verdict on Taylor's response.

She explained: "We human beings widen our eye aperture when we are afraid or surprised. I'm going to let you decide which one she's feeling.

"So fear pulls back the upper eyelids hard and surprise tends to open them up a little bit softer."

Advert

Annie continued: "Fear is going to give a straight eyebrow that lifts up straight over the forehead, and surprise often gives you more of a curve on the eyebrow."

Taylor Swift cheered on her Kansas City Chiefs star boyfriend Travis Kelce yesterday at the Super Bowl (Gregory Shamus / Staff / Getty Images)
Taylor Swift cheered on her Kansas City Chiefs star boyfriend Travis Kelce yesterday at the Super Bowl (Gregory Shamus / Staff / Getty Images)

Urging viewers to pay attention to the 'vulnerability on her chin' as she 'squeezes and puckers her chin', the expert added: "And I feel like there's even just a little lift of the squeezing of the skin next to the nose and a deepening of the nasal labial furrow, which we see in disgust, or in this case, discomfort."

"We then see Taylor Swift smile. This happy expression is clearly on purpose. It is conscious, and she is smiling despite the booing, because, hey, her team and her man are at the Super Bowl, and so is she," Annie finished up.

Why was Taylor Swift booed at the Super Bowl?

NFL fans have previously expressed their frustration at Swift attending Chiefs games, claiming the attention she inevitably gets often takes away from the sport itself.

Advert

But many people reckon that this time the adverse reaction may have been down to something else entirely.

It didn't take long for Swifties to come to the 'Karma' singer's defense (X/@SamuelBrownRBT)
It didn't take long for Swifties to come to the 'Karma' singer's defense (X/@SamuelBrownRBT)

Sharing their theory, one tweeted: "Everyone right now 'the crowd boos Taylor swift!!?' Guys.. the crowd is 80% eagles fans. Of course they booed Taylor.

"Don’t worry, our girl is loved deeply, and she knows it.

Advert

Swifties all over have since rushed in to support Taylor following the booing incident, with one writing: "God forbid a woman watches sport AND SUPPORTS HER BOYFRIEND??? Tf."

"She handled that with real class. A true queen," praised a second, while a third penned: "Notice how she didn’t care?? This is embarrassing, boys."

A fourth hit out: "What do they think they accomplished? Like she doesn't seem to even care about them. Unbothered queen."

"I think they need to calm down…" quipped another.

Advert

And a final social media user added: "Look, I'm not a fan of Taylor at all and I find it weird that they always focus on her during games.. but... she isn't controlling the camera.

"She has just as much right to be there as everyone else."

Featured Image Credit: NFL

Topics: Sport, Taylor Swift, Celebrity, Travis Kelce, Super Bowl

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

Advert

Advert

Advert

  • Prince Harry revealed what Kate Middleton texted Meghan Markle during infamous ‘argument’ between pair
  • Donald Trump reacts to Taylor Swift being booed at Super Bowl by crowd
  • Super Bowl commentator makes savage dig at Taylor Swift after crowd’s unexpected reaction to her
  • Super Bowl viewers left divided over major difference in crowd’s reaction to Donald Trump and Taylor Swift’s

Choose your content:

a day ago
2 days ago
  • a day ago

    Kim Kardashian explained NSFW reason why she filmed infamous tape with ex Ray J

    The Kardashians star has addressed the 2007 sex tape scandal a number of times since it was first leaked

    Entertainment
  • a day ago

    1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton revealed 'biggest concern' after skin removal surgery as she shows off shocking transformation

    The 38-year-old TLC star has opened up about some of the struggles she's faced throughout her weight loss journey

    Entertainment
  • a day ago

    Lip reader reveals Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s secret conversation during first public date since Super Bowl loss

    It's the first time the couple has been spotted out and about together on a date since February

    Entertainment
  • 2 days ago

    Tammy Slaton's surgeon reveals 'hardest moment' of skin removal surgery process as she shows off dramatic transformation

    The 1000-lb Sisters star showed TLC viewers the results after having 15 pounds of excess skin removed

    Entertainment