Current:Home > NewsTravis Kelce inspires Chipotle to temporarily change its name after old Tweets resurface -WealthTrack
Travis Kelce inspires Chipotle to temporarily change its name after old Tweets resurface
View
Date:2025-04-14 06:26:41
Travis Kelce’s old social media posts are causing quite the conversation online, namely among chain restaurants.
Swifties, Taylor Swift’s fan base have gone to the trouble of digging up the Kansas City Chiefs tight end posts on X, formerly known as Twitter in an attempt to get to know the new beau.
One of those posts, written by Kelce in 2011 got the attention of Chipotle, a popular food chain restaurant that serves burritos, bowls and salads.
“Went from class to therapy, now I need some #chipolte and then I'm off to check out my new apt!!,” Kelce wrote on April 27, 2011.
Despite misspelling the name of the brand, Chipotle replied to the post on Wednesday Nov. 15 with “its me, hi,” a reference to Swift’s song “Anti-Hero.”
The exchange didn’t end there, the restaurant chain has temporarily adopted Kelce’s spelling.
Here’s what we know.
How did Chipotle respond?
In an attempt to capitalize off all the attention Kelce’s old post garnered, Chipotle has changed its username to “Chipolte” on a number of social media platforms.
The company also decided to take it one step further by modifying the sign outside of a Kansas City Chipotle location in reference to Kelce’s post.
The restaurant, located at 4151 Sterling Ave., Suite B is not far from GEHA Field At Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs.
The sign was changed Monday evening, ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles game, company spokesperson Annie Gradinger shared with The Kansas City Star.
Family united:Travis Kelce draws sympathy from brother Jason after rough night in Chiefs' loss to Eagles
Will the sign be up for long?
It's unclear how long the sign inspired by Kelce’s post will be up, but Gradinger did say it would be up “for a limited time.”
The post has been viewed more than 280,000 times since it was posted Monday, with hundreds of users chiming in on the marketing move.
Dozens of Kelce’s posts have surfaced online over the last few weeks, including posts Kelce wrote about Olive Garden and IHOP among other topics.
To the rescue:After fire destroys woman's car, but not her Stanley tumbler, company steps up
veryGood! (89)
Related
- John Galliano out at Maison Margiela, capping year of fashion designer musical chairs
- TikToker Jools Lebron Shuts Down Haters With Very Demure Response
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Absolute Units
- Sheriff: A 16-year-old boy is arrested after 4 people are found dead in a park in northwest Georgia
- B.A. Parker is learning the banjo
- Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey sells at auction for over $24 million
- Schools are competing with cell phones. Here’s how they think they could win
- The shooting death of a 16-year-old girl by police is among a spate that’s upset Anchorage residents
- The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding
- Below Deck Mediterranean's Chef Serves Potentially Deadly Meal to Allergic Guest—and Sandy Is Pissed
Ranking
- Google unveils a quantum chip. Could it help unlock the universe's deepest secrets?
- Hone downgraded to tropical storm as it passes Hawaii; all eyes on Hurricane Gilma
- 'I never seen a slide of this magnitude': Alaska landslide kills 1, at least 3 injured
- Lake Mary, Florida wins Little League World Series over Chinese Taipei in extra innings on walk-off bunt, error
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- Nevada men face trial for allegedly damaging ancient rock formations at Lake Mead recreation area
- Washington Commanders will replace criticized Sean Taylor installation with statue
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Absolute Units
Recommendation
Why Sean "Diddy" Combs Is Being Given a Laptop in Jail Amid Witness Intimidation Fears
Katherine Schwarzenegger Reveals What Daughter Eloise Demands From Chris Pratt
How Houston Astros shook off ugly start to reclaim AL West: 'Push the issue'
Florida State's flop and Georgia Tech's big win lead college football Week 0 winners and losers
New Mexico governor seeks funding to recycle fracking water, expand preschool, treat mental health
Blake Lively’s Sister Robyn Reacts to Comment About “Negative Voices” Amid Online Criticism
Salma Hayek Shows Off “White Hair” in Sizzling Bikini Photo
NASCAR driver Josh Berry OK after scary, upside down collision with wall during Daytona race