An X account operated by a user named "kelli" recently shared two screenshots from Tom Brady's Instagram that have taken the internet by storm. The seven-time Super Bowl champion was pictured wearing a comfortable gray graphic hooded sweatshirt, first relaxing on a couch and then moving to a bed. These seemingly ordinary moments captured during a lazy Sunday have generated extraordinary engagement across social media platforms.
The Casual Captions That Captured Attention
Tom Brady accompanied his first Instagram snap with a playful caption that read: "So this is what you do on a Sunday" followed by several expressive emojis including a thinking face, two rolling on the floor laughing icons, and two hundred points symbols. The NFL legend then posted a second image with the caption: "OK, major move... From the couch back to bed... This is what Sunday is all about" accompanied by three winking face with tongue emojis.
Social Media Reactions Flood In
The post shared by Kelli on X quickly went viral, amassing over two million views and receiving more than 61,000 hearts. Kelli's own caption added to the humor, noting: "He's posting like a girl who has a crush." This observation set off a wave of reactions from social media users who found Brady's posts both endearing and unexpected.
One X user pondered whether Brady was experiencing a delayed adolescence, questioning: "Is he being a teenager because he was too focused on football when he was younger?" Another user came to the defense of the 48-year-old FOX Sports analyst, stating: "Let a sensitive young man find love." A third user identified with Brady's posts, simply sharing: "He's just like me."
Nostalgic Comparisons and Honest Opinions
A fourth user drew a nostalgic comparison, commenting: "How i posted on myspace waiting for a girl to come get me when i was 13." Another brutally honest user questioned Brady's life trajectory after his high-profile marriage, asking: "After you married the world's hottest Brazilian, what even is next?"
Many users appreciated Brady's willingness to show vulnerability, with one admirer noting: "I actually like it when guys aren't afraid to be vulnerable and not care about being judged it makes them really attractive." However, not all reactions were positive, as one user expressed: "This is so weird for a 50yr old.. any man tbh."
The Football Legend's Journey and Unexpected Comparisons
One user put Brady's current social media behavior in perspective with his athletic achievements, writing: "Good for him he put himself through boot camp for 25 years to win 7 bowls." This reference to Brady's legendary discipline and training regimen highlighted the contrast between his intense football career and his current relaxed social media presence.
Some users even confused Brady with other celebrities, with one person admitting: "Why did I think that was John Cena." Another user described Brady's behavior as a "teen girl phase that he couldn't have when he was too locked in to football." A fourth user expressed disbelief at the authenticity of the posts, stating: "Had to check to see if this was real. Very real."
References to Personal Life and Relationships
The discussion naturally turned to Brady's personal life, with one user suggesting: "Brady is home bored for the first time ever." Several comments referenced his ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, with one user humorously noting: "Tryna tell Giselle that he's finally ready to be in the house lol."
Another user connected Brady's posts to recent social media activity from his ex-wife, commenting: "Well Gisele posted photos of her one year old's bday. I was fully expecting this." Bündchen had recently shared wholesome snapshots of her toddler son on Instagram, whom she shares with her second husband, Joaquim Valente.
Broader Cultural Conversations
The viral posts sparked broader discussions about masculinity and emotional expression. One user observed: "Theres something so magnetic about a man who doesnt hide his feelings and ignores the haters." Another declared: "He's cute. And he can totally get away with behavior like this because of it."
Tom Brady's casual Sunday posts have demonstrated how even the most accomplished athletes can capture public attention through simple, authentic moments shared on social media. The widespread engagement with these posts reveals changing attitudes toward male vulnerability and the enduring public fascination with celebrities' personal lives.
