by # Songs Jason Kelce Might Not Like to Watch
Jason Kelce is known as one of the toughest and most passionate centers in the NFL. As the anchor of the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line since 2011, Kelce has helped lead the team to great success, including a Super Bowl championship in 2018. However, even the toughest of players have their limits when it comes to certain songs. Here are three types of songs that Jason Kelce might not enjoy watching or hearing on repeat.
## “The Kelce Shuffle” (Parody Anthem)
One song that is sure to get old for Jason Kelce is any parody song based around his now famous touchdown celebration dance – “The Kelce Shuffle.” After scoring a rushing touchdown in the Eagles’ NFC Divisional playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons in 2018, Kelce broke out an impromptu dance in the end zone that immediately went viral. The shuffle incorporated exaggerated arm movements and footwork that perfectly captured Kelce’s energetic and fun-loving personality.
Naturally, the dance was imitated by fans all over Philadelphia and beyond. It also inspired many parody songs set to popular beats that exaggerated the movements of “The Kelce Shuffle” even further. While Kelce seemed to enjoy the attention and humor at first, one can imagine the song getting old if overplayed. Especially considering it mocks and embellishes something personal to Kelce.
A typical “Kelce Shuffle” parody anthem would start with an uptempo beat to get people dancing. It would describe Kelce’s touchdown in exaggerated detail, really playing up the arm waving and foot shuffling. Then it would encourage a call and response where the singer calls out dance moves for the audience to mimic, like “do the arm wave!” followed by everyone waving wildly.
Additional verses might poke fun at Kelce’s size and strength by having him effortlessly move giant objects while dancing. Choruses would repeat phrases like “It’s time for the Kelce Shuffle” or “Everybody do the Kelce!” getting more and more over the top with each repetition. Dance breaks and callbacks to popular dance crazes could further stretch the joke.
While funny at first, after countless plays it’s easy to imagine how such a parody focusing exclusively on his touchdown dance could get annoying for Kelce. Especially if overplayed at bars, sports events, and family gatherings with no escape in sight. The self-deprecating humor is taken to an extreme that likely wouldn’t amuse Kelce for long.
## “Fly Eagles Fly” (On Repeat)
Another song that could wear out its welcome for Jason Kelce is the Eagles’ official fight song – “Fly Eagles Fly.” As the team’s longtime center, Kelce has heard this anthem countless times over his career in various gameday contexts where it is meant to pump up fans and players. However, outside of football environments, constant repetition of “Fly Eagles Fly” may try Kelce’s patience.
At games and team facilities, the song takes on special meaning as the soundtrack for big plays, touchdowns, and victories. Performed at the appropriate moments, it effectively rallies the Eagles’ fanbase and gets the blood pumping for players. But outside the stadium, the song likely loses much of its intended impact.
Imagine if “Fly Eagles Fly” started following Kelce everywhere – playing on loop in his neighborhood, blasting from cars at stoplights, and even drowning out conversations at family gatherings. The lyrics and melody that once inspired now just drone on endlessly without break.
After a while, even the toughest Eagles fan like Kelce may long for some musical variety. The song’s familiar notes could start to feel more like a headache than a rallying cry. Its repetitive phrases like “Fly Eagles fly, on the road to victory” may begin to feel like a taunt rather than a battle cry as the constant exposure wears down one’s enjoyment.
While it’s the Eagles’ official song, even the biggest supporters have their limits for how much of a good thing becomes too much. For someone as passionate as Kelce who lives and breathes Eagles football, oversaturation of “Fly Eagles Fly” outside the stadium likely crosses a line at some point. Variety is the spice of life, after all.
## “Opposing Team’s Fight Song”
One type of song that is guaranteed to get under Jason Kelce’s skin is the fight song of any team the Eagles face on the football field. As an ultra-competitive NFL veteran and team leader, Kelce is all about helping the Eagles win on any given Sunday. So having to listen to music that pumps up the opposition would surely get on his nerves.
Imagine if the radio in Kelce’s car only played the Dallas Cowboys fight song on repeat during road trips to Dallas. Or if bars in Philadelphia constantly had the New York Giants anthem blasting prior to an Eagles-Giants game. The mere idea of having to hear songs designed to rally opposing fanbases against his Eagles would likely irritate Kelce to no end.
For a player as intense as Kelce, every game is a battle between the Eagles and their opponent. So being forced to listen to anthems that aim to give the other team an edge would go against Kelce’s competitive nature and preparation process. The familiar notes and lyrics are a reminder that another team is trying to defeat his Eagles that Sunday.
Songs like “Cowboys Fight” by the Dallas Cowboys or “Go Giants Go” for the New York Giants effectively function as a pump up soundtrack to beat the Eagles when played in their home stadiums. But for an Eagles warrior like Kelce, having to hear such rallying cries anywhere else would just serve as unwanted psychological warfare. It plants the seed of defeat right in his mind at a time when he’s solely focused on strategy and winning.
In summary, while Jason Kelce seems to enjoy bringing joy and humor to fans with his infectious personality and celebrations, even he has his limits for certain songs. Parody songs that mock or overplay his fame, constant repetition of the Eagles fight song outside games, and having to hear opposing team anthems are all musical experiences that would likely get old or irritating for the passionate Eagles veteran over time. Variety is key to keeping any song enjoyable.
