The Bengals quarterback made his Met Gala debut expecting to serve fashion-forward quarterback energy but Twitter delivered the exact opposite. Burrow stepped onto the carpet in a loose-fitting suit paired with sneakers, and instead of applause, he caught a full-blown roast session from the internet.
Joe Burrow showed up to the Met Gala in a baggy suit and sneakers and fans were not impressed
Making his Met Gala debut, Burrow stepped onto the fashion world's biggest stage in a dark, oversized suit paired with chunky sneakers. While some celebrities understood the night’s theme—"Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,”—as an invitation for elegance and drama, Burrow went casual… too casual, according to critics.
His suit looked like it had borrowed its shape from the 2000s NBA draft, and the sneakers? A total buzzkill for fashion fans expecting polished sophistication. The fit felt like a miss, especially on a carpet known for couture.
Social media roasted the look: “This is what a 12-year-old wears to his first school dance”
It didn’t take long for Twitter and TikTok to turn the Bengals QB into a meme.
One user wrote, “LMFAO this is what a 12-year-old boy wears to his first school dance. This is what a real man wears to a Gala.” with a picture of Saquon Barkley, comparing his looks to him.
Another said bluntly, “Dude has zero style.”
The biggest gripe? The sneakers.
“F---ing hate sneakers in suits stg lmao,” one fan said. Another added, “His stylist consistently does him dirty.”
Others questioned whether Burrow was chasing clout more than staying focused on football: “Joe trying to be a celebrity more than a football player,” someone commented. The vibe online? Disappointed and confused.
Despite the backlash, Burrow’s personal life is still getting attention especially with his rumoured girlfriend Olivia Ponton
Adding to the buzz? His rumored romance with model and influencer Olivia Ponton, who’s no stranger to fashion circles or the Met Gala scene herself. Though the two weren’t seen together at the event, fans started piecing things together after they were reportedly spotted in Miami.
Ponton, known for her bold style and TikTok fame, is the kind of It Girl who fits right into the Met Gala ecosystem. Her name trending alongside Burrow only added intrigue to an already dramatic night.
Also read - Joe Burrow and his rumored girlfriend Olivia Ponton spotted together in Miami – is this the start of their public love story?
Joe Burrow showed up to the Met Gala in a baggy suit and sneakers and fans were not impressed
Making his Met Gala debut, Burrow stepped onto the fashion world's biggest stage in a dark, oversized suit paired with chunky sneakers. While some celebrities understood the night’s theme—"Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,”—as an invitation for elegance and drama, Burrow went casual… too casual, according to critics.
Met Gala Joe ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/832qAJWzx7
— NFL (@NFL) May 5, 2025
His suit looked like it had borrowed its shape from the 2000s NBA draft, and the sneakers? A total buzzkill for fashion fans expecting polished sophistication. The fit felt like a miss, especially on a carpet known for couture.
Social media roasted the look: “This is what a 12-year-old wears to his first school dance”
It didn’t take long for Twitter and TikTok to turn the Bengals QB into a meme.
One user wrote, “LMFAO this is what a 12-year-old boy wears to his first school dance. This is what a real man wears to a Gala.” with a picture of Saquon Barkley, comparing his looks to him.
LMFAO this is what a 12 year old boy wears to his first school dance. This is what a real man wears to a Gala pic.twitter.com/XpvFFOlx0l
— J.M (@JFMiii_5) May 6, 2025
Another said bluntly, “Dude has zero style.”
The biggest gripe? The sneakers.
“F---ing hate sneakers in suits stg lmao,” one fan said. Another added, “His stylist consistently does him dirty.”
Others questioned whether Burrow was chasing clout more than staying focused on football: “Joe trying to be a celebrity more than a football player,” someone commented. The vibe online? Disappointed and confused.
Despite the backlash, Burrow’s personal life is still getting attention especially with his rumoured girlfriend Olivia Ponton
Adding to the buzz? His rumored romance with model and influencer Olivia Ponton, who’s no stranger to fashion circles or the Met Gala scene herself. Though the two weren’t seen together at the event, fans started piecing things together after they were reportedly spotted in Miami.
Joe Burrow with rumored girlfriend Olivia Ponton were spotted together recently.
— FirstSportz NFL (@FirstSportz_NFL) May 5, 2025
Ponton was first linked with the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback after she alerted the police about a burglary at Burrow’s house in Ohiopic.twitter.com/0ND9v8iL4U
Ponton, known for her bold style and TikTok fame, is the kind of It Girl who fits right into the Met Gala ecosystem. Her name trending alongside Burrow only added intrigue to an already dramatic night.
Also read - Joe Burrow and his rumored girlfriend Olivia Ponton spotted together in Miami – is this the start of their public love story?
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