American TV star wears unique jacket on air, becomes an instant meme

The Raiders and Browns played out a thrilling game this week but all fans could talk about was what one commentator was wearing.

That is one loud jacket. Photo: Twitter.

Former NFL star turned broadcaster Kurt Warner became a hot topic as he performed his duties in the booth for Tuesday’s Raiders-Browns game in Cleveland on the NFL Network.

While his co-analyst Joe Davis stayed warm in a dark, neutral colour coat, the Hall of Famer opted for a silver puffy jacket, which immediately became a talking point on Twitter.

“Why is Kurt Warner wearing a jacket from the Spice Girls?” one viewer wrote while another remarked: “Kurt Warner has some Derek Zoolander vibes going on with that jacket.”

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A bold choice. Photo: Twitter.

As the astronaut and Chipotle burrito comparisons continued to roll in, Warner addressed the chatter surrounding his fashion statement.

“We have to get you all a better game in 2nd half … WAY TOO MUCH TALK ABOUT MY JACKET!!! Haha …,” Warner tweeted.

My man Kurt showed up today looking like the MTV VMA Moon Man 🤣 pic.twitter.com/pwdajYGnrC

— Rich 🎅hrnberger (@ohrnberger) December 21, 2021

I knew Kurt Warner’s jacket looked familiar pic.twitter.com/NSYRdVRhY3

— 𝙰𝚗𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚠 𝚆𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚛 🗺 (@drewmaniac) December 21, 2021

I'm Gaga for Kurt Warner in that silver puffy jacket! pic.twitter.com/QtaYvR7c5H

— Julie Frye (@cyschick) December 21, 2021

Who wore it best? pic.twitter.com/AzfONPNlh4

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) December 20, 2021

Not gonna lie Kurt Warner’s jacket is kind fire🔥. But it’s making me want a Chipotle Burrito.🌯 @kurt13warnerpic.twitter.com/KV4BIw3OOs

— John Keil (@JohnnyKeil617) December 20, 2021

People forget, Derek Zoolander was a trailblazer pic.twitter.com/hs7nT4dARy

— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) December 20, 2021

Viewers did get an exciting second half from Cleveland, with the Raiders sealing their seventh victory of the season thanks to a 48-yard, game-winning field goal from kicker Daniel Carlson as time expired.

Following the game, Warner also doubled down on his love for the jacket.

“I love the coat no matter if it looks like a burrito, a space suit or George’s puffy coat! #LetsGo,” he added.

By Wednesday, however, Warner’s jacket had become an icon in itself.

“Going through airport today and recognised by ‘The Jacket’, I love this world!!!” Warner tweeted. “And as I said last night ‘Drip or drown, and I’m walking on water baby’ … have a GREAT day ppl!!”

This story first appeared on the New York Post and was reproduced with permission

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