Roundup of Super Bowl Conspiracy Theories: Taylor Swift, logo colors, and other topics

During times of disorder, conspiracy theories tend to thrive, proposing the existence of a hidden order behind the surrounding chaos. These theories offer comfort by implying that someone is orchestrating the madness. They hold particular appeal for sports fans, providing a reassuring narrative where one can assert that their team isn’t performing poorly; rather, they faced a vast Sports Deep State working against them!

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Indeed, that’s the reason they aren’t still in the playoffs!

The Super Bowl, being one of our final collective events, generates its own set of conspiracy theories. In Super Bowl XLVII, Ray Lewis asserted that the lights going out in Baltimore were part of a larger plan to prevent the game from becoming a blowout. During the same Super Bowl, Beyonce’s actions were interpreted by some as a signal of the Illuminati, the secretive global dominion group. Disgruntled Seahawks fans murmured that Seattle deliberately avoided giving Marshawn Lynch the game-winning carry in Super Bowl XLIX against the Patriots, and, well, we all know what transpired there. Just last year, a “leaked” box score prior to the Super Bowl suggested the Eagles would beat the Chiefs 37-34. (Spoiler: That scenario did not unfold.)

So, what conspiracy theories are circulating this year? Well, let’s begin with those involving the most renowned woman on the planet.

The ‘Taylor Swift will attend the Super Bowl because she’s a marketing powerhouse’ theory is less of a conspiracy theory and more of an established fact. Swift, currently the world’s most popular entertainer and romantically linked to Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, could attract a massive audience of Swifties if she attends the Super Bowl. However, orchestrating this would involve manipulating weather patterns in Kansas City to hinder the Miami Dolphins in the wild-card round and convincing Josh Allen to make ill-advised deep passes in a crucial last-second drive. Simple, right?

Moving on to the ‘Taylor Swift is a double agent’ theory, this idea emerged early in the season. Given Swift’s long-standing allegiance to the Eagles, the theory suggests she was undermining the Chiefs from within to ensure the Eagles’ victory in the Super Bowl this year. Of course, for this plan to work, the Eagles would need to fulfill their end of the deal by reaching the Super Bowl.

The ‘Super Bowl logo foretells the teams in the game’ theory is gaining traction, suggesting that the NFL embeds clues within each Super Bowl logo regarding the participating teams. For instance, examining the Super Bowl LVI logo reveals yellow (Rams) and orange (Bengals), while the Super Bowl LVII logo includes green (Eagles) and red (Chiefs). The current speculation for this year’s logo points to purple and red, possibly representing the Ravens and 49ers. However, skeptics note that other teams like the Cardinals and Vikings also wear red, adding complexity to the theory.

Moving on to the ‘Refs are going to rig the game for the Chiefs’ theory, it aligns with the prevailing sentiment throughout this NFL season that officiating is in crisis. The introduction of judgment into a game centered on a scoreboard opens the door to suspicions. When the NFL announced Shawn Smith as the referee for this year’s Chiefs-Ravens AFC championship, some astute observers raised concerns.

Upon learning that Shawn Smith would referee the game, NFL analyst Warren Sharp expressed disappointment due to Smith’s perceived tendency to favor the road team. Sharp highlighted that in Smith-reffed games over the past three years, home teams have only won 40.8%, compared to the league-wide average of 55.4%. This raises questions about whether the NFL might influence the game in favor of the Chiefs or the Ravens. In the realm of conspiracy theories, the answer, as commonly known, is ambiguous and open to interpretation.

The ‘Harbaughs love the number 34’ theory takes an unusual turn as a TikTok user discovers a curious connection within the Harbaugh family. It appears that all three Harbaugh coaches—John, formerly of Michigan (now with the Chargers), Jim, and father Jack—secured their respective championship victories by scoring exactly 34 points in significant games. Furthermore, both Harbaugh brothers started their coaching careers and became fathers at the age of 34. The peculiarities don’t end there; by manipulating numbers related to this year’s Super Bowl, the theory takes a mystical turn. However, it’s advised not to base significant decisions, like betting, solely on such theories.

The ‘Script is already written’ theory revolves around a peculiar and long-standing notion that the NFL is scripted, with miraculous catches and last-second kicks being part of a preconceived plan. While this idea may gain traction in the future with advancements in AI, currently, it’s a celebration of the unpredictable and chaotic nature of human involvement in the game. An intriguing incident on a Canadian television station recently added to the speculation.

“Reba McEntire, Usher, and Post Malone are scheduled to perform at the Super Bowl match-up between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens on February 11.” Hold on a second! This information was released weeks before the final teams were determined! Are we getting an early peek at the script?

While these conspiracy theories are entertaining, they are also absurd. There is no likelihood that the NFL would risk its national dominance and expanding global presence by tarnishing its image with scandalous pro-wrestling-style rigging.

Then again, isn’t that exactly what the media would want you to believe to divert your attention?