Swifties Review-Bomb CJ Gardner-Johnson's Mom's Restaurant After Body-Shaming Comments

Following the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson drew criticism for body-shaming Taylor Swift in a social media post directed at Travis Kelce. His comments, implying that Kelce should have stayed with his ex-girlfriend rather than dating Swift, prompted an intense backlash from Swift's fanbase, known as Swifties. In retaliation, fans began posting negative reviews of Gardner-Johnson's mother's restaurant, King's Grill, in Florida. Yelp flagged the reviews as suspicious, and Google has reportedly removed many of them. While Gardner-Johnson has yet to respond publicly, this incident highlights the potential consequences of public figures making derogatory remarks about others. Swifties' actions, while a form of protest, raise questions about the appropriateness and effectiveness of such social media campaigns against individuals unrelated to the initial comment.