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Swift may make it to the Super Bowl despite scheduling conflict

The West Wing predicted Taylor Swift's Super Bowl problem 23-years-ago

In recent weeks, Taylor Swift has found herself facing a bit of a dilemma. As a devoted girlfriend, she has been supporting her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, advanced to the Super Bowl. It's an exciting time for Chiefs fans, who hope to see their team secure another Vince Lombardi Trophy. However, Swift has encountered a minor issue. She also has a concert scheduled in Japan just one day before the big game on February 10.

Naturally, Swift wants to be there to cheer on Kelce as he participates in one of the most significant games of his career. But how can she manage to be in the stands when she has a concert thousands of miles away in Japan? Well, it seems that there may be a solution after all – and it comes from an unlikely source.

A fan recently shared a clip from an episode of the popular TV show West Wing, which aired over two decades ago, dealing with a similar predicament. In the episode, the characters discuss the logistics of flying between time zones, particularly between Tokyo and the United States. As it turns out, the time changes and crossing the International Date Line would actually work in Swift's favor.

According to the episode, as Swift travels east from Japan to the US, the date would decrease. This means that it is, in fact, feasible for her to make it to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on February 11 after her concert in Japan. The social media post has given hope to fans who were wondering how Swift could possibly manage the back-to-back commitments.

While it may not have been obvious to everyone initially, it seems that Swift's predicament has a solution that was presented on television years ago. Although it is still unclear whether Swift will indeed make it to the game, given the logistical possibilities, there is a good chance we will see her in the stands, proudly supporting Kelce and the Chiefs.

Overall, this situation serves as a reminder of how small details from our favorite TV shows can sometimes have real-world applications. It just goes to show that even in seemingly unrelated circumstances, a solution may be hiding in plain sight.

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