On Sunday night, the Philadelphia Eagles won their second Super Bowl, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in New Orleans.
Thanks to their devastating defense, which stopped Patrick Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl MVP, the Eagles dashed their rival’s hopes of making history with a third consecutive victory.
But the Super Bowl is not only about football. Memes, celebrity guests, halftime performances, and bizarre commercials are some of the elements that turn the popular sporting event into a show.
Below, Bored Panda has compiled the most awkward and outrageous moments from the Super Bowl LIX.
#1 Travis Kelce's 1970s Outfit
The Chiefs tight end arrived at the Superdome in a loose-fitting, rust-colored suit with metallic accents on the jacket’s flaps. Some found the look over-the-top and reminiscent of 1970s fashion.
“All that’s missing is the Bee Gees theme music,” one netizen said.
Another added: “I think my uncle got married in that suit color in the 70's.”
Kelce's long, pushed-back locks also drew attention, with some speculating that the athlete may have traveled abroad for a hair transplant.
“Travis Kelce's a** was in Turkey getting his new wig when he shoulda been in rehearsal!" one person remarked.
Image credits: Chris Graythen/Getty Images
#2 Purple Carpeting On Bourbon Street
“Thoughts and prayers for the new purple carpet on Bourbon Street,” reads one social media post reacting to Fox Sports’ decision to give the busy street a charming yet unhygienic glow-up.
Another user called carpeting the New Orleans street, famous for its many bars and strip clubs, “the most disgusting thing I could possibly conceive.”
“This will have to be certified a biohazard and a hazmat team enlisted to dispose of it properly,” a separate user joked.
Image credits: ClueHeywood
#3 Taylor Swift Was Booed
Taylor Swift confused by the boos ☹️ pic.twitter.com/zzstUEmDfp
— RBT (@SamuelBrownRBT) February 9, 2025
#4 Tyla Reacting To Her Face Getting Facetuned
Tyla's fit check for the #SuperBowlLIX 🔥 pic.twitter.com/g5zLH9ikhx
— Tyla Club (@TylaClub) February 9, 2025
#5 Tom Cruise’s “Stretched” Face
The Hollywood icon appeared in a prerecorded video before the show, delivering a speech about the Chiefs, the Eagles, and the championship’s legacy.
He described the game as “a mission that doesn’t come along very often,” a nod to his upcoming Mission: Impossible film, whose trailer had been released earlier.
However, people were more fixated on the 62-year-old’s appearance, with one viewer commenting, “It looks like he’s wearing a Halloween mask of Tom Cruise.”
“There is no greater pressure than that of his skin trying to stay stretched on his face,” someone else quipped.
Image credits: tomcruisse62
#6 The Scientology Ad
This year, the controversial Church of Scientology’s commercial was particularly dramatic, featuring scenes of a man reading hieroglyphics by torchlight inside a cave, sword-fighting, and an astronaut launching into space.
“But what if the answer to every secret of the universe was not at the edges of the Earth or at the ends of the stars, but within you, waiting to be unlocked?” a voiceover asks at the end.
Confused by the commercial, one netizen wrote, “Imagine being converted to Scientology by a Super Bowl ad.”
“They actually allowed a dangerous CULT to advertise!” another exclaimed.
Video credits: Scientology
#7 Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Performance
The Superdome is LIT for Kendrick Lamar's They Not Like Us 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/4hnvpsGFHF
— BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) February 10, 2025
#8 Tubi’s Bizarre Cowboy Fetus Ad
“It’s a boy! And it looks like he’s gonna like Westerns!” an ultrasound technician tells a dumbfounded couple in the Super Bowl commercial for streaming service Tubi. The image shows a fetus wearing a cowboy hat.
The ad then cuts to a teen version of the boy, who still has the cowboy hat on his head, and gets teased for liking Westerns, until he becomes an adult and is pleased to know that the genre is popular again.
“If it’s in you, it’s in here,” an on-screen text reads.
“This is sincerely the most disturbing ad I've ever had the displeasure of viewing on my tv. but thanks for the free super Bowl streaming I guess!” said one shocked viewer.
“Alright, two questions: 1: What? 2: Huh?” another observer commented.
Video credits: Tubi
#9 A Protester Is Detained After Holding Up A Flag In Support Of Gaza And Sudan
During the halftime show, a demonstrator was detained after jumping onto a car used by Kendrick Lamar during his performance and unfurling a flag with the words “Gaza” and “Sudan” written on it.
The New Orleans Police Department said in a statement that it was “working to determine applicable charges in this incident.”
The protester was part of the 400-member cast of the half-time show, according to a report by Sky News.
Roc Nation, which produced Kendrick’s show, said the act "was not planned nor part of the production and was never in any rehearsal."
While reactions were mixed, many viewers supported the crew member’s actions, saying they constituted freedom of expression.
Image credits: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images
#10 Tom Brady’s Commentary
Tom, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, was one of the commentators for the big game. Despite his undeniable talent and experience, many viewers felt his commentary was too self-referential, shifting the focus away from the players.
“Tom Brady announcing the SB and making every single comparison about himself and his experience is near impossible to listen to. Bring back @gregolsen88 !” one netizen complained.
“Puta finger down every time Tom Brady makes the Super Bowl commentary about himself,” another agreed.
Image credits: uhhhnil
#11 Coffee Mate’s Weird (And Suggestive) Cold Foam Ad
The Coffee Mate ad, titled A Little Foam, A Lotta Fun, shows a man feeling on top of the world after tasting the company’s coffee foam.
Strangely, the camera then zooms in on his tongue, which moves from side to side to a song that says “I’m a dancing tongue and I like the taste of cold foam…have you ever seen a tongue do this?” Fireworks in the background and all.
The voice behind the tongue song was reportedly Shania Twain.
“The weirdest Super Bowl Ad so far for me,” one netizen declared. “Yeah. Wife walked in and saw this one and just looked at me,” another shared.
Video credits: Coffee mate
#12 Travis Kelce Getting Brutally Roasted By Commentators
"well taylor swift is in attendance but she hasn't had much to cheer about yet because travis kelce hasn't caught a ball" pic.twitter.com/tsP1pUtV5b
— taylor (@wishescametrue) February 10, 2025
#13 Mountain Dew’s "Kiss from a lime" Ad Featuring SEAL
SEAL turned into a literal seal—or rather, a CGI version of one—for Mountain Dew’s ad.
The singer can be seen performing his hit Kiss From A Rose, but with a twist to promote the company’s Tropical Lime beverage.
“Baby, I compare it to a kiss from a lime on the bay. Ooh, the more I think of it, it’s strange I’m a seal, yeah. My flippers can’t hold Mountain Dew, it slips right on through, what a shame.”
“This is the most cursed Super Bowl ad I've ever watched. Definite nightmare fuel,” one viewer wrote.
“Seal literally being a seal is the best. But also, WHAT IS THIS?!” another person exclaimed.
Video credits: Mountain Dew
#14 SalesForce’s “Dining AIfiasco” Ad Starring Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey teamed up with Salesforce for a peculiar commercial in which he dines in the rain.
“The booking app I used didn’t have Agentforce, so an AI agent didn’t know how to move my reservation inside,” the actor says, sitting outside, soaking wet.
The ad, which also features Woody Harrelson, promotes the company’s use of artificial intelligence to “help restaurants prevent dining disasters.”
Many viewers found the commercial—and the service being advertised—pointless and confusing. “McConaughey, my guy, if it’s raining, move inside. AI is a solution to a problem that doesn’t actually exist,” someone wrote.
Video credits: Salesforce
