Rule number one of playing in New York: don’t poke the Swifties. Knicks guard Tyler Kolek learned that the hard way after calling Taylor’s courtside appearances a little too “performative” for his taste.

Naturally, the internet’s most organized fandom descended on him at light speed. Realizing he had accidentally declared war on millions of people over a pop star, Kolek hit the panic button and completely backtracked. Now he claims he’s a huge fan, so much so that he was caught on camera belting out “Blank Space” with his teammates to prove his loyalty.

Nothing like picking a fight with an entire global fanbase and then trying to karaoke your way out of the crossfire.