Do you know how the Super Bowl is like the ultimate reality show? Blending all the dramas of life, love, and the big ol’ game! Enter Claire Kittle, the wife of San Francisco 49ers’ superstar George Kittle. Thanks to her, we got the emotional rollercoaster we didn’t know we needed. It’s like reality TV, but live and with a football! So, what did Claire do?

So picture this! Super Bowl LVIII rolls around, and the tension is thicker than guacamole at a party. The 49ers, with George doing his thing on the field, are facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs. But then—bam! Mecole Hardman Jr. swoops in and snags the game-winning touchdown. Cue the heartbreak. And who do we see in the stands? Our girl Claire, who’s had it up to here. As she mutters, “Alright, I gotta go. I’m not watching this s—,” and heads for the exit, you can almost hear a collective gasp from the fans! Like, can you blame her? Losing the Super Bowl is no walk in the park, especially when your partner is giving it their all.

Fast-forward to the latest face-off between the 49ers and the Chiefs, and Claire’s attitude had a whole 180 vibe! This time around, even though the 49ers took another L, she was all smiles, posting a super sweet reel on Instagram to show love and support for George. Go figure! It’s like she’s playing a different game this time, less of “I’m outta here” and more of “Hey fam, we got this!”

But here’s where things get spicy. Claire’s first reaction sparked a major debate among the NFL fandom. While some fans were all “I feel you, girl!” recognizing the emotional toll of watching their partners lose, others were saying she shouldn’t be throwing in the towel like that. Like, if she was Taylor Swift or Brittany Mahomes? OMG, the internet would probably blow up! 

Kittle vs Celeb WAGs: Double standards in NFL partners’ scrutiny

And let’s dig into that juicy double standard a bit more because, wow, is it a thing! Kittle’s emotional exit didn’t cause much of a ruckus, but imagine if it was one of those big-name celeb wives pulling the same stunt. Taylor Swift? Brittany Mahomes? You know the tabloids would have a field day. It’d be “BREAKING NEWS: Taylor Swift Storms Out!” in all caps across every website, while Mrs. Kittle quietly lives her life. One fan even said it outright. “Claire Kittle is absolutely entitled to leave. But let’s be real—had Taylor or Britt said that into a hot mic while walking out, it would have been a national, maybe even world headline.” Truth bomb, right?

However, it’s kinda refreshing to see Claire keep it low-key, showing that life doesn’t always have to be a glitzy spectacle. While Taylor’s and Brittany’s presence at games practically shines a spotlight on them, Kittle is just there, doing her thing, supporting her man, and living life. Gotta appreciate the normalcy she brings amidst the NFL celebrity chaos!

Fans have their versions of how Swift or Brittany would’ve handled Claire Kittle’s moment. “They would have gone and stood next to Travis and Patrick, given them support, and would never say what Claire did,” one fan argued. It’s like this idea that they’re supposed to be these perfect support systems, no matter the messiness happening around them. And while that’s a beautiful thought, it’s also super unrealistic—everyone feels things, folks!