Representative Nancy Mace Attends Gamecocks Opener in Black Lace, Sparks Social Media Discussion
Representative Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina's 1st congressional district and an alumna of The Citadel, attended the University of South Carolina Gamecocks' first Southeastern Conference game of the season against Mississippi State. She shared a picture from Williams-Brice Stadium, where she was seen in black lace attire, exclaiming “Go COCKS.” In a subsequent post, she used the tag “IYKYK,” which she indicated was a reference to the university's rally cry and also alluded to a previous statement she made advising individuals to cease sending explicit messages and instead listen to her podcast. Her outfit and posts generated significant social media commentary, including jokes and memes. Mace responded to some comments with humor, clarifying that the phrase was a school rally cry and that supporting a university team does not define a woman's character. The game itself saw Mississippi State defeat South Carolina 41–34 after a lightning delay, bringing South Carolina's record to 2–1 overall a...
