Taylor Swift attended Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show recently. The diva has appeared on the show multiple times. However, this time, she didn’t physically attend and was remembered by the host. Swift and Travis Kelce have been in the news for quite some time now. After reportedly attending the SNL studio, having dinner, and spending time with friends in NYC, the two are still in the spotlight, even if they aren’t present at most events.

For instance, after the Denver Broncos upset the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Broncos fans played “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift, even though she wasn’t there, probably to playfully tease Kelce. Swift was brought up during the Fallon Show as well, even though she wasn’t prsent physically. But that’s not all; before Swift, Fallon recalled the reality of pickleball.

Pickleball is America’s favorite sport?

Jimmy Fallon in his latest episode of “The Tonight Show,” played a quiz. He was asked a question – “What question have scholars tried to answer for centuries?” To which Fallon replied, “What is the meaning of life?” However, the trivia master revealed the correct answer “Why is pickleball so popular?” They revealed that “for centuries, for hundreds of years” pickleball has been one of the most popular sport of the Americans. Even the NFL players like Russell Wilson, Geno Smith, and Danny Etling played pickleball on a competitive level. Tom Brady even has invested in pickleball teams, becoming the first NFL player to do so. Then, other notable players like Aaron Rodgers, Rob Gronkowski, Kevin Durant, and Drew Brees, all have given wings to their pickleball craze by investing in the pickleball league.

But the question is why is there an increasing craze for this sport? According to a report, “by October 2022, there were about 4.8 million people” who played pickleball in the USA. This sport has multiple benefits that have helped the sport to gain popularity. One is that it is easier to play than tennis, and requires less space to play. As per sources, this slow-paced game is also safer than tennis for people with heart problems. Since the 1990s, it has been a popular sport in the country, and since 2020, the popularity of pickleball has reached new heights. And, during COVID-19, it was considered the safest game to play at home that added to the popularity of this game.

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Meanwhile, in the show, besides indicating pickleball’s popularity, Jimmy Fallon also recalled how the NFL has respected Taylor Swift this season.

Taylor Swift is the new MVP?

Bringing up some more comical and somewhat logical questions, Jimmy Fallon brought up another trivia: “Who do experts predict will be this year’s NFL MVP?” Even if he answered every question wrong, Fallon got this one right.

He replied with a winning smile, saying, “Taylor Swift.” With this answer, cheers and applause filled the room, clearly depicting the NFL has turned itself into Taylor Swift’s version, and fans just know it. Swift has been constantly in the eyes of football enthusiasts soon after her Eras Tour.

With her back-to-back appearances attending the Chiefs game, she has become more popular than the NFL players themselves. Therefore, everyone humorously thinks of Taylor Swift as the next MVP.

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