The Sabrina Carpenter Curse Might Be Real

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The Dallas Cowboys got embarrassed by the Detroit Lions on Sunday night, leaving many football fans to wonder how America’s team got here. But online, what happened was obvious: Sabrina Carpenter had struck again.

That’s right folks, there’s a new curse in town, just in time for spooky szn. Apparently if the “Espresso” superstar wears your favorite team’s jersey, you are in for a world of hurt. Carpenter has already racked up an impressive list of victims.

We have our best people (read: TikTokkers) on the case, and the evidence is overwhelming. Between the combined powers of Carpenter and Grimace, the Phillies never stood a chance. Bryce Harper innocent.

So what happens next? Carpenter’s tour continues across the country through November. If she keeps up her current curse rate (new stat we just invented) fans are going to be asking her to show up in their rival’s jersey. We’re not sure a Mets jersey has ever been cheered for in Atlanta, but if Carpenter wears one later this month when she plays the State Farm Arena, it just might happen. We are monitoring the situation.

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