By Fo Venne - Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Taylor Swift, a celebrity from the age of 16. With her first hit ‘Tim Mcgraw’ to her most recent hit ‘Anti hero’ she has been signing record deals, autographs and singing with her fans. Who call themselves ‘Swiftys’. “Being a swifty is just about loving Taylor Swift's music and lyrics and getting really excited when new things come out.” Quoted by Ms.Pariani, one of the 7th Grade ELA teachers here at 447.
The recent Ticketmaster catastrophe has shocked not only her fans but many others around the globe. On Tuesday November 15, 2022 Taylor’s pre-sale for the eras tours started This ment mayhem. “It was a long time but it was worth it” Lulu Yeung, a swifty who goes to ICE, said. The eras tours starts in Las Vegas Mar 24, 2023. This “Spectacular” tour is all about Taylor Swift's different eras throughout her life and career. With her different albums and styles Taylors has changed from a country artist in Nashville to one of the biggest pop artists of the time. Sadly not everyone was able to get tickets, due to the price inconvenience, and ticket availability. Everything wasn't All Too Well for fans.
Taylor Swift has always been popular but her fame has increased in the past couple of months. Ever since her new album Midnights and the single ‘Anti Hero’ on tiktok and youtube has been trending, her name has been in and out of a lot of mouths. But like a lot of fandoms, drama can start. “Sometimes people can be petty, people can fight over things that don't matter and say that someone doesn't deserve to be a swifty. So just like any fandom there are bad apples involved too.” Ms. Pariani said.
Many fans have been searching for “easter eggs” in her music videos and songs. “I love how so many Swifty's get really into the lyrics and analyze what they mean and I’m an English teacher so of course I like that part too.” Ms. Pariani stated. Taylor Swift commonly makes references in her songs to other songs or parts of her life. “Being a swifty is enjoying her storytelling and music.” Lulu Yeung said. Many fans like to see which song relates to which relationship or moment in her life. Lots of people think that she only writes love songs but that's not always the case. “She doesn't write all her songs about men, it's about the world through her eyes.” Lulu Yeung Said.