The New England Patriots’ thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI generated lively conversation on social media among celebrities, athletes, politicians and analysts of both the professional and armchair variety.
President Donald Trump was among the first to congratulate the Patriots ...
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)What an amazing comeback and win by the Patriots. Tom Brady, Bob Kraft and Coach B are total winners. Wow!
February 6, 2017
... even though he was said to have left his Super Bowl party when the Patriots were trailing by 25 points in the third quarter.
Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps)It's 28-3 in the third quarter and the president has left his Super Bowl party
February 6, 2017
Twitter reported that 27.6m tweets were sent related to the Super Bowl, with much of the action centered in Atlanta and New England.
Twitter Data (@TwitterData)
While #SB51 action played out in Houston, fans around the country buzzed on Twitterhttps://t.co/zW9IZcNNpK pic.twitter.com/6VznXvM1Ai
February 6, 2017
The most tweeted moment was James White’s game-winning touchdown in overtime, which completed New England’s fightback from 25 points down.
NFL (@NFL)IT'S OVER! IT'S OVER!
February 6, 2017
JAMES WHITE WINS IT FOR THE @PATRIOTS!
WHAT A GAME! #SB51 #PATRIOTS https://t.co/nZzQJGWRmC
That prompted a flashpoint of reaction from celebrities and normals alike.
Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake)Tom. Brady.
February 6, 2017
G O A T.
Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow)That comeback was crazier than a movie. Congrats to both teams on an amazing game. Unreal. #SuperBowl
February 6, 2017
Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans)OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREATEST SPORTING EVENT OF MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!! CONGRATULATIONS NEW ENGLAD PATRIOTS!!!!
February 6, 2017
Usher Raymond IV (@Usher)Can't win them all. Congrats to the Pats. We will RISE UP and comeback stronger! Mark, we're coming for that 🏆 in 2018, lol! #ATLUnited pic.twitter.com/vsW9CiYGf3
February 6, 2017
But the second-most tweeted moment was Lady Gaga’s half-time show.
Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling)This performance is like 4000 awesome gifs strung together
February 6, 2017
Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston)Lady Gaga covered more ground on the field than the Patriots. #SuperBowl
February 6, 2017
Vann R. Newkirk II (@fivefifths)
Gaga did it twice but this baby did it first pic.twitter.com/NoVgeL8uSm
February 6, 2017
Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton)I'm one of 100 million #SuperBowl fans that just went #Gaga for the Lady, & her message to all of us. https://t.co/8AoNqjwr1b
February 6, 2017
zach goldbaum (@zachgoldbaum)"and just like that, lady gaga averted all future conflicts and brought the world together, once and for all" - me to my grandkids
February 6, 2017
Mark Ballas (@MarkBallas)
Sliding in your DMs like........#GaGa #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/OU6W5Rj5CQ
February 6, 2017
