The Taylor Swift “psy op” conspiracy theory serves as a concerning example
Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after the NFL Super Bowl
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AS I wrote this, helicopters flew overhead, circling the city where I live. Even though San Francisco lost the Super Bowl against Kansas City, fans were partying – and police were on high alert. For good reason too, as the tragic mass shooting in Kansas City during post-game celebrations attests. In the US, big events often end in horrifying gun violence.
There was an added element of tension in sports fandom this year. Taylor Swift is dating…