The Eagles-Packers wild card game had plenty of media attention going into kickoff, but Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews stole the show.
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00:00The Eagles-Packers wildcard game had plenty of media attention going into kickoff, but
00:05Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews stole the show.
00:09Somewhat resembling a football herself, Andrews gave commentary from the sideline while wearing
00:14a head-to-toe brown ensemble that appeared designed with warmth in mind.
00:18And while staying cozy in the Philadelphia winter is standard procedure, social media
00:22lit up as the distracted viewers focused less on her analysis and more on her brown jumpsuit
00:28apparatus.
00:29One user on X even joked that she looked like a UPS worker, writing,
00:33"'Erin Andrews running late from delivering packages, straight to the sideline.
00:37That's dedication.'"
00:38Another user was more predictive, tweeting,
00:40"'Looks like she is going to go snowmobiling after the game.'"
00:43Meanwhile, others were quick to point out similarities between Andrews' outfit and Ralphie's
00:48brother's snowsuit from A Christmas Story.
00:50"'I can't put my arms out!'
00:54Thankfully, plenty more fans came to Erin Andrews' defense.
00:57One user highlighted that the suit looked both stylish and practical, with others openly
01:02expressing that they want one for themselves or the ladies in their lives.
01:05And a more astute user noted the double standard that female reporters face that their male
01:10counterparts do not.
01:11They tweeted,
01:12"'I apologize for not recognizing her outfit, but I was listening to what she was saying.
01:17Does anyone ever critique what the male reporters are wearing?
01:20Keep up the good work, Erin.
01:21You're right up there with Gail Gardner.'"
01:24Even though not everyone might have thought Andrews' look was especially chic, many expressed
01:28that she was totally within her rights given the frigid environment.
01:31Meanwhile, some superfans apparently could never imagine Andrews would make a fashion
01:35faux pas, suggesting she could wear pretty much anything and her natural beauty would
01:40make it work.
01:41And while the oversized outfit may have drawn the ire and praise of audiences and headlines
01:45alike, it's not the first time she's drummed up controversy while reporting on the Green
01:49Bay Packers.
01:50In 2021, Andrews caused an uproar after interviewing Aaron Rodgers during the uncertain times of
01:55the COVID-19 virus.
01:57In 2021, the Packers' then-quarterback held a controversial stance against immunizations
02:02and had even gotten COVID-19 himself.
02:05However, he and Andrews were caught giving each other a hug after the sideline interview.
02:09The public was swift to decry the risks in double standards, and viewers suggested the
02:14host only thought social distancing mattered when the cameras were rolling.
02:17In an interview with Esquire, Andrews stuck to her expertise, saying,
02:20"...I don't really want to step into things like that.
02:23I stay really far away from politics because, listen, I'm paid to talk about sports and
02:27that's where my love and my allegiance lies."
02:30It's a good sign that no matter the controversy, Andrews is never far from bouncing back, so
02:35we're not too worried about the brown fit.