Tim Tebow dates Taylor Swift? Twitter Nation reacts

The latest rumored Tim Tebow crush (following Lindsey Vonn and plenty of others)? Pop-country warbler Taylor Swift, who reportedly dined with The Chosen One in Century City the night after the Oscars. That's the kind of news that gets people tweeting. Look below to see our ten favorite reactions, featuring...

By Michael Roberts

March 1, 2012

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The latest rumored Tim Tebow crush (following Lindsey Vonn and plenty of others)? Pop-country warbler Taylor Swift, who reportedly dined with The Chosen One in Century City the night after the Oscars. That's the kind of news that gets people tweeting. Look below to see our ten favorite reactions, featuring Fake ESPN, fake Kanye West plus (we think) real Jenny McCarthy and Whitney Wonnacott, the Coloradoan who's engaged to marry basketballer Jimmer Fredette.

Tebow says his date with Taylor Swift went well, though she seemed confused about what sport he played, asking if he'd been to 2nd base.
— The Fake ESPN (@TheFakeESPN) February 29, 2012

The rumor is official: Tim Tebow and Taylor Swift may be dating. And the skies parted and the Angels sang.... fb.me/1wdypq9zk
— Scott and Sadie (@ScottandSadie) March 1, 2012

If Taylor Swift is dating Tim Tebow, I guess praying works.
— Shawn Garrett (@ShawnGarrett) March 1, 2012

Rumor has it that Taylor Swift & Tim Tebow went on a date. Can't wait to hear this breakup song. "Now I'm left Tebowin in my front yarrrrd."
— Tim Gerst (@timgerst) March 1, 2012

So, Tim Tebow and Taylor Swift supposedly went on a date. This somehow makes absolutely perfect sense to me.
— Shannon Proudfoot (@sproudfoot) March 1, 2012

I just read Tim Tebow and Taylor Swift went out on a date last night, too bad I wasnt there to interrupt it *SHRUG*
— Kanye (@Kanye) February 29, 2012

Tim tebow and taylor swift seen on a date. I guess my Taylor Swift disguise worked great.
— Jenny McCarthy (@JennyMcCarthy) February 29, 2012

Wait a minute... Are Tim Tebow and Taylor Swift dating? This is wonderful news!!
— Whitney Wonnacott (@whitwonnacott) March 1, 2012

I feel like Tim Tebow and Taylor Swift's children would be rainbows, bubbles, teddy bears, picnic lunches and prophets.
— Nicholas Mendola (@NicholasMendola) February 29, 2012

BREAKING: Tim Tebow arrested for assault & battery after sources say he hit a bystander in the head trying to pass Taylor Swift the ketchup
— NOT SportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) February 29, 2012

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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