MVP of the Chiefs-Chargers game? Social media star ‘Gangster Granny’ + Pacheco
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- Pauline Kana, "Gangster Granny," attended Chiefs-Chargers and hugged players.
- The 99-year-old viral star traveled with grandson Ross Smith and staged pranks.
- Chiefs social posts amplified the moment; fans reacted with welcomes and tips.
She’s got a shock of snowy white hair, turned 99 over the summer and shows up with her grandson at the most unexpected sporting events.
On Sunday, social media sensation Pauline Kana - known as “Gangster Granny” - popped up on the sidelines before the Chiefs-Chargers game.
The tiny granny held up a cardboard sign almost bigger than her body that read: “All I Want For Christmas Is A NFL Boyfriend.”
Lucky lady that she is, she scored pregame hugs from several Chiefs, including a kiss on the head from one and a huge embrace from running back Isaiah Pacheco.
“Gangster Granny here to spread some cheer. Thanks for coming,” the team’s social media folks wrote on X.
The Ohio senior known publicly as “Granny” stars in viral comedy and prank videos on TikTok, YouTube and Facebook with her grandson, Ross Smith, a social media celebrity.
They first went viral when Granny was 86.
When she’s not dressed up like a giant turkey for Thanksgiving or helping her grandson pull pranks on an unsuspecting public, Granny is hugging up on professional athletes at games and on red carpets.
Her grandson calls her a “bad girl” who flirts with soccer players and football players alike.
Last month at a wrestling event, she held up a sign that said, “John Cena Will You Go To Prom With Me?” He posed with her, too.
On Sunday she wore her familiar “Straight Outta The Nursing Home” T-shirt.
Chiefs fans loved seeing her at the game, leaving comments like these on Smith’s Facebook page.
“Love it…welcome to Chiefs Kingdom Granny.”
“Welcome to KC! You’ll have to share what BBQ place you guys try!”
“Awwww make sure you keep Granny warm! It’s freezing here in K.C.”
“Granny is crazy, and that’s why we love her.”
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