Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce got a kick out of one creative couples Halloween costume inspired by him and rumored girlfriend Taylor Swift.
The video shows them doing a costume reveal to poke fun at the idea that Swift “put Kelce on the map” through their rumored relationship. Gregg yells that Kelce is a “well-known athlete” as Jax laughs hysterically.
Kelce saw the clip when reviewing fan costumes on his podcast with brother Jason Kelce. His reaction was priceless, with eyes wide and laughter at the creatively absurd idea of Swift making him famous.
“Oh, my f—ing gosh,” Kelce said slowly when first seeing the video. As Jax turns to show Kelce’s cut-out face, the brothers descend into uncontrollable laughter.
“Oh that was great, that was so good,” Jason Kelce said between fits of laughter.
“I love how they have the countdown,” Travis Kelce added about the video’s build-up. “He — she, she put me on the map. She put me on the map, you see right there in the video.”
The costume played off a popular TikTok trend where women jokingly tell their NFL-loving partners that Swift made Kelce famous. This often prompts outraged responses about Kelce being a star long before Swift.
But Kelce found the parody costume clever and hilarious. He knows his success comes from a decade of excellence on the field, earning eight Pro Bowls and two Super Bowl rings with the Chiefs.
At the same time, Kelce acknowledges his fame has reached new heights since dating Swift. He’s enjoyed more media attention and a massive increase in social media followers.
So Jax’s costume humorously captured how the Swift relationship has shone an even bigger spotlight on him. Gregg’s portrayal of Swift also showed how she’s become a cultural icon transcending just music.
The viral couple costume further proved Swift and Kelce are Halloween 2023’s trendiest duo costume. Various versions have populated social media, from easy DIY outfits to elaborate impersonations.
Swift and Kelce first sparked dating rumors in June when he attended her concert in Kansas City. On Halloween weekend, she cheered him on in custom Chiefs apparel during a Sunday night win over the 49ers.
Their coordinating couples costumes follow weeks of Kelce dodging questions about their relationship. He’s focused on football during the Chiefs’ latest Super Bowl run.
But Travis couldn’t help but beam when asked if Swift might perform at the Chiefs’ victory parade. “I’m not going to talk about my parade plans just yet,” he said with a telling grin.
While notoriously private about her personal life, Swift’s surprise appearances supporting Kelce speak volumes. She also serenaded him at her Lincoln Financial Field concert just hours after a Chiefs’ road win over the Eagles.
Jax and Gregg’s viral costume made light of Swift’s new role as Kelce’s biggest cheerleader. It also underscored Swift’s rare status as a pop culture force bigger than sports.
Jason Kelce said it best amidst belly laughs at the costume: “I did not expect that!” But creative Swifties like Jax and Gregg will surely keep dreaming up punny yet heartfelt ways to merge these two superstars’ worlds.
Based on his pure delight seeing the costume, Travis Kelce welcomes the fun of being pop culture’s hottest new pairing with Swift. Even this intense NFL season can’t contain their whirlwind romance as fans root for Kelce on and off the field.
