Super Bowl 2025 And Why Everyone Is Mad

You could almost feel the collective groan ripple through the internet. The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are headed to Super Bowl 2025, and if you thought fans were thrilled, you’d be wildly off the mark. Instead of excitement, the announcement unleashed a flood of memes, rants, and outright jokes across social media. Love it or hate it, this is the kind of chaos that only sports fandom can deliver.

The Chiefs edged out the Buffalo Bills in a nail-biter, 32-29, while the Eagles obliterated the Washington Commanders 55-22 to secure their spots. The stage is set for Super Bowl LIX on February 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, with Kendrick Lamar performing at halftime. For most people, this lineup would be thrilling. But for the vocal masses online? Not so much. The overwhelming vibe is frustration, and it’s strangely fascinating to watch.

Why are fans losing their minds over this? It’s not hard to see why. The Kansas City Chiefs have dominated the NFL in recent years, reaching five Super Bowls since 2020 and winning three. Meanwhile, the Eagles, though not quite as dominant, clinched their own victory in 2017 and squared off against the Chiefs just a few years ago in 2022. This match-up feels like déjà vu, and for many fans, that’s the problem.

People crave fresh narratives. They want to see their underdog team rise from obscurity or a new contender shake up the status quo. But when the same teams keep appearing year after year, it begins to feel repetitive. Fans log onto social media not to celebrate but to vent, often through humor and satire. It’s a strange mix of exasperation and entertainment, where grievances become memes, and sports rivalries turn into full-blown internet trends.

One viral post quoted 49ers star Christian McCaffrey wishing both teams would lose—a sentiment echoed and re-posted endlessly, often paired with GIFs and memes. Others poked fun at the situation by comparing the Super Bowl to the Oscars, sarcastically calling it an overhyped, predictable spectacle. Even references to Bane from The Dark Knight Rises popped up, with fans joking that the villain would have had the right idea in derailing this Super Bowl match-up.

At the heart of it all, social media allows fans to vent their frustrations in a way that builds an unexpected sense of camaraderie. Sure, it’s mostly playful trash talk, but there’s something oddly unifying about collectively roasting two teams on the verge of football’s biggest stage. It’s less about actual hatred and more about sharing the universal experience of being a disappointed fan.

This is where the internet works its peculiar magic. Most NFL fans have no personal stake in the Chiefs or Eagles. Their own teams didn’t make the cut, and their initial interest in the season might have dwindled. But thanks to the power of memes, these fans find a way back into the narrative. By bonding over their collective dislike, they create a sense of inclusion in an event that otherwise excludes them.

Sports, at its core, thrives on tribalism. You support your team, through thick and thin, and you’re not interested in jumping ship just because another team made it to the Super Bowl. When your team doesn’t make it, though, your engagement can fade. Social media fills that gap by offering a virtual community where you can still participate—even if that participation looks more like heckling than cheering.

It’s also worth noting that this reaction isn’t all doom and gloom. For every angry tweet or sarcastic meme, there’s an underlying joy in being part of the spectacle. Fans find a way to enjoy the process, even if their enjoyment comes from tearing it down. And while the Chiefs and Eagles might be the targets of the moment, the attention itself underscores their importance. People might claim to hate the match-up, but they’re still glued to their screens, talking about it nonstop.

In many ways, this year’s online uproar is a testament to the power of the Super Bowl as a cultural event. Even those who claim to be fed up can’t help but be drawn into the drama. The internet, for all its divisiveness, has a remarkable ability to unite people in their frustrations. And for better or worse, Super Bowl 2025 has given fans plenty to talk about.

So whether you’re a die-hard Chiefs fan, an Eagles loyalist, or just someone scrolling through the memes, one thing is clear—the conversation around this year’s Super Bowl is going to be just as entertaining as the game itself. And if nothing else, it proves that even in a moment of collective grumbling, there’s always something to celebrate.