Dave Portnoy's Hilarious Take on Taylor Swift's 'Smallest Man' Lyric and the Travis Kelce Theory

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, known for his unfiltered opinions, recently weighed in on a truly wild fan theory connecting a lyric from Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, to none other than her NFL superstar boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Portnoy's reaction? Pure, unadulterated amusement.

The internet has been abuzz with speculation surrounding Swift's emotionally charged new tracks, and one particular song, "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived," has sparked countless debates.

While many Swifties believe the scathing track is aimed at The 1975's Matty Healy, a viral TikTok recently proposed a far more audacious, and frankly, hilarious alternative: that the lyric refers to Travis Kelce's, well, 'd'.

Portnoy stumbled upon this theory and couldn't contain his laughter.

In a clip that quickly circulated online, he reacted to the suggestion with characteristic candor. "Taylor Swift's 'Smallest Man Who Ever Lived' is about Travis Kelce's d," he read aloud, before erupting into giggles. The sheer absurdity of the idea seemed to tickle him immensely, especially considering his previous, more complimentary remarks about Kelce's physique.

Previously, Portnoy had lauded the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, describing him as "built like an ox" during the initial frenzy of the Swift-Kelce romance.

This stark contrast between his earlier praise and the new, speculative lyric only added to the comedic value for the Barstool boss. He reiterated the line, "the smallest man who ever lived," with a chuckle, clearly finding the internet's capacity for imaginative theories endlessly entertaining.

While the overwhelming consensus among fans points to Healy as the subject of the song, the humorous, if far-fetched, theory about Kelce highlights the intense scrutiny and playful speculation that surrounds every aspect of the power couple's relationship.

Portnoy's viral reaction perfectly encapsulates the lighthearted, often irreverent, spirit of pop culture commentary, proving that no theory is too wild for the internet—or for Dave Portnoy to find utterly hilarious.