'Karma is a relaxing thought': Swifties celebrate C.J. Gardner-Johnson's injury months after vulgar jab at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
fans who remembered his controversial comments earlier this year.
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Swifties recall explicit Super Bowl remarks about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans expressed concern for his player, saying, 'It's heartbreaking when you see a guy go down on the field like that and doesn't get up quickly. I'm always nervous as a head coach any time I see someone hit the ground.' Fortunately for Gardner-Johnson, reports indicate he did not tear his ACL during the drill against wide receiver John Metchie.
Back in February, after the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl win over Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs, Gardner-Johnson wore a hoodie emblazoned with the phrase 'Swifties Can LIX My Balls' during the victory parade.
He also took a swipe at Kelce's relationship, hinting that the Chiefs might have fared better if Kelce had stayed with his ex, Kayla Nicole, writing, 'Should've stayed w that thick s–t.'
The comments didn't sit well with Swift's dedicated fanbase, and when Gardner-Johnson was traded from the Eagles to the Texans in March, many already labeled it 'karma.'
Fans take to social media after latest setback
After news of his training camp injury broke, Swifties wasted no time connecting the dots. One Facebook user joked, 'What's that song by Taylor those Swifties sing? Karma? In all seriousness, wishing you a Swift recovery!' Another chimed in with, 'Karma always wins!!!!!'
On X (formerly Twitter), a fan referenced Swift's 2022 hit, writing, 'Karma is a relaxing thought or whatever she said…' Others were more blunt, calling his misfortune 'poetic justice.'
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While many fans were quick to gloat, others balanced their reactions with well-wishes for his recovery. Still, for those who haven't forgotten Gardner-Johnson's post-Super Bowl comments, the incident felt like the universe sending a pointed reminder — one Swift herself might call a 'long list of ex-lovers' moment.
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