Colin Cowherd: Critics of NFL’s Taylor Swift fascination are ‘odd, isolated,’ lacking intimacy
Sports Commentator Colin Cowherd Slams Critics of Taylor Swift’s NFL Appearance
In a fiery rant, sports commentator Colin Cowherd didn’t hold back in criticizing men who expressed frustration over the NFL’s focus on Taylor Swift. He labeled them as “weird, lonely, [and] insecure,” suggesting that their anger stemmed from a lack of sexual activity.
“There’s a lot of really weird, lonely, insecure men out there,” Cowherd began. “The fact that a pop star, the world’s biggest pop star, is dating a star tight end, who had one of his greatest games ever, and the network puts them on the air briefly, that it bothers you, what does that say about your life? Judge people sometimes on the silly stuff that bothers ‘em. It’ll tell you a lot about ‘em.”
Cowherd went on to challenge the critics who claimed they just wanted to watch football. “That’s not true. A football telecast is not just football; in fact, the commercials for four hours before the Super Bowl will be widely watched,” he accused.
He then revealed a surprising statistic: “Do you know statistically in a 3 ½ hour NFL playoff broadcast or regular season broadcast, just 18 minutes are actual football? And we have the data; we have the numbers; you don’t turn away. There’s coaches cutaways; they show fans in Buffalo on fire, commercials, reviews — 18 minutes of real football. For the record, about the length of five Taylor Swift songs.”
Cowherd also addressed the amount of time Swift was actually on the broadcast, pointing out that it was minimal. “The New York Times measured how long she was actually on the broadcast,” he noted. “Do you know how long it is on average? 25 seconds in 3 ½ hours.”
He defended the network’s decision to cross-promote the world’s biggest pop star, citing examples of other celebrities who are regularly seen at sporting events. “Why wouldn’t CBS, which you know, has the Grammys, cross-promote the world’s biggest pop star?” he rhetorically asked.
However, critics of Cowherd’s rant argue that he missed the mark by comparing Swift to diehard sports fans like Matthew McConaughey and Eminem. They pointed out that Swift’s connection to the NFL is not as strong as those celebrities’ connections to their respective teams.
Cowherd didn’t stop there. He went on to imply that the critics were men who hadn’t had sex, stating, “There’s a stat out there; it’s kind of uncomfortable for you sad guys; that 50% of men never have real intimacy with a woman. That means the other 50% have multiple intimate relationships with women. And those ones that don’t are angry and sad and lonely and they often are misogynistic and resent women who didn’t give them the time they think they deserve.”
He concluded by urging people to judge others based on the trivial things that bother them. “This says nothing about Taylor Swift. It says everything about the men bothered by it,” Cowherd asserted.
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How did Cowherd justify the inclusion of Taylor Swift’s appearance during the NFL broadcast?
Wning the Swift appearance, stating, ”The network, rightfully so, said, ’Hey, this is a star. Our job is to get ratings. Our job is to please advertisers.'”
Cowherd concluded his rant with a powerful message. “You take four weeks off, let Winter Olympics break, a holiday break, preseason in the NFL, some off weeks. How many weeks does the football season last? Four, including the preseason. I think you all can survive 25 seconds of clam chowder or the world’s biggest pop star.”
The controversy surrounding Taylor Swift’s appearance during the NFL broadcast sparked a debate about the role of entertainment in the sports industry. While some viewers expressed frustration with the diversion from the game, Cowherd argued that football telecasts are about more than just the game itself. He emphasized that commercials and various entertainment elements are integral to the overall experience.
Cowherd’s critique of the critics shed light on the potential insecurity and frustration underlying their complaints. By dismissing their concerns, he implied that their anger stemmed from personal dissatisfaction rather than any legitimate issue with Swift’s presence.
Overall, Cowherd’s passionate defense of Taylor Swift’s NFL appearance highlighted the often overlooked aspects of sports broadcasts and challenged traditional notions of what should be prioritized in the industry. His fiery rant served to remind viewers that sports is not solely about the game, but also about the entertainment, star power, and cultural significance that surrounds it.
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