Jason Kelce’s wife Kylie Kelce feels extremely “offended” over nickname given to her by fans

She was referring to the WAG tag given by NFL fans.

Jason Kelce’s wife Kylie Kelce feels extremely “offended” over nickname given to her by fans

Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce (via countryliving)

Being related to an NFL player comes with its own set of perks; it gives them recognition and gives them an edge over the common masses. 

In the case of wives and girlfriends of NFL players, this acts as a double-edged sword because this tag given to them diminishes their individuality as they are acknowledged for being the significant other of an NFL player.

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Often, their personal achievements take a backseat, and that is offensive to Kylie Kelce, the spouse of Jason Kelce. She does not appreciate being called a WAG, which is short for wives and girlfriends. The reason this name “deeply” bothers her is because it carries a lot of negative stereotypes with it.

I think...for the most part, there's a stereotype of WAG's... that everything is designer. That they are with their significant others for reasons other than they truly love them, honestly, that's the part that deeply bothers me.
Kylie Kelce said

Kylie Kelce believes the term WAG makes wives of NFL players come off as materialistic individuals

Kylie Kelce’s statement carries truth to it. The first response of fans online when a woman (who is not Taylor Swift) begins to date an NFL player is that she’s in it for the fame and glamor. This happens across every sport.

Jason Kelce and wife Kylie
Jason Kelce and wife Kylie (Via Philadelphia Inquirer)

Kylie Kelce has her own set of accomplishments that are often overshadowed by the WAG tag that she gets from fans of the game. She answered this question on an episode of the New Heights podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce.

I don't like it.
After she outrightly said

Travis Kelce was quick to jump in and de-escalate the situation. “We’re not calling you that!” He said while Jason could not stop himself from laughing out loud. Kylie has a major in Communications from Cabrini University in Wayne.

She is a philanthropist at heart, and her affiliation with the Eagles Autism Foundation has resulted in a lot of proceeds being generated for those with the condition. Kylie makes a fair point, and it is right for her to want to be recognized as her own person who is with her husband because she loves him and not just for materialistic purposes.

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