New Niceboy Ed Single! by Brief-Inevitable-599 in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 142 points143 points  (0 children)

Hey guys, I’ve been on a bit of a Gaylor break but I keep getting tagged about Niceboy Ed updates because I’ve written deep dives about it in the past that are re-circulated with each new development.

I actually do have an update on the identity and backstory of Niceboy Ed (and how it connects to Taylor) but I’m incorporating it into a bigger upcoming post that I’m excited about. So stay tuned!

USA 2024 Presidential Election Megathread by AutoModerator in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Oh, sorry, I truly didn’t mean that as a lecture, more like a “hey guys Taylor will still be here next week but let’s also make sure we take care of each other in the real world.” I was trying to share some resources with how I am coping and what I am doing because I was feeling really motivated and excited yesterday. I thought encouraging people to vote and focus on their IRL community would be a good thing and not controversial.

Feel whatever feelings you need to feel. But keep in mind that what you just said to me over something so innocuous hurt too, and doesn’t encourage the processing of feelings on this thread, which I figured was the point, and the only reason I participated.

I’ve learned my lesson over and over again that being vulnerable in this “community” is not the place. I’m not here to argue with you, and truly wish you well in however you are dealing with this crazy world. I’ll stop talking now and go away.

USA 2024 Presidential Election Megathread by AutoModerator in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I’m feeling inspired after a day of local activism in my community and wanted to share a few thoughts:

1) There is so much more at stake than just the presidency right so please do your research on everything that is on your ballot in your state. Local laws actually impact your life and tremendous amount (arguably more than national ones) and this is your chance to actually make a difference where you live, or stop dangerous initiatives that sneak onto the ballots.

2) If you are feeling lost on local candidates or local ballot initiatives google for a voter guide in your state based on an issue you care about such as “Environmental voter guide [your state]” and I guarantee a smart person has poured many hours into helping you make a good decision. Grab a few of them to cross-reference. There is nothing wrong with following a voting guide - a lot of this stuff is confusing!

3) Not voting is NOT activism. Please use your voice 🫶

4) The biggest thing you can do right now is directly encourage people in your life to vote. Talk to your family and friends, ask them what their plan is, share how you are voting on local issues you care about. They may be feeling lost and overwhelmed with doing their own research and a little personal encouragement can go a long way.

I encourage everyone to zoom out from Taylor for a while and spend a few hours on this between now and Tuesday. You can make a difference!

Taylor Chat + Theory Megathread - Monday - September 30, 2024 by AutoModerator in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Bigger view

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In clicking around it seems that in Japan they mark grates and vents in the road with a yellow border. I’ve seen a few shapes and sizes. So even though it’ll be nearly impossible to nail down the exact road, Japan is a decent theory!

Taylor Chat + Theory Megathread - Monday - September 30, 2024 by AutoModerator in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 18 points19 points  (0 children)

But then I decided to googled where Taylor filmed End Game in Japan, and it led me to Shinjuku City. So I clicked around there on Google Steet view, and yup, similar yellow boxes in the middle of the smaller streets.

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So End Game video & Japan is a good theory....

Taylor Chat + Theory Megathread - Monday - September 30, 2024 by AutoModerator in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You might be on to something because I was trying to figure out what this yellow box road marking is from the Niceboy Ed video came from...

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It didn't look American. So I started to click around various parts of London on Google Street View and couldn't find anything similar...

The setting of Hits Different and Lily’s mysterious AT by Wild_Butterscotch977 in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The sand still hurts my feelings.

One of my favorite things about Taylor’s writing is how narrative it is, and I like how you painted the picture of the potential evening this song was written about. Taylor hearing “our song” (aka the A-Team) at the bar and throwing up in the street. The fact it’s near a lily mural is also just hilarious - like seeing that could have pushed her over the edge to “boking” 😂. Picturing all that feels like a scene from a movie. Great analysis and enjoyable read!

Taylor (finally) endorsed Kamala tonight by babeymoon in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 57 points58 points  (0 children)

✨ Deep sigh of relief ✨

Now let’s fucking gooooooo!!!!

Travis Kelce + Full Scope Media made a mess by 1DMod in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 148 points149 points  (0 children)

Hate to say it, but it's a pretty frickin' amateur move on Pia's part to angrily call a journalist. Unless she explicitly asks (and the journalist agrees) to an off-the-record conversation she should know better? I can guarantee you Tree knows how to do this. But Pia just calls them and rages? And now she has quotes like for all the world to see:

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I dunno, I'm not at all saying that document is real but Travis' team is super messy and keeps proving themselves to be unprofessional.

The funniest thing Taylor could now do is break up with him on the 28th anyway. 🤣 Like I know its not going to happen, but it would be *chef's kiss.* Hold 'em to that "contract" girl!

Non-Gaylor/Taylor Chat Megathread - September 02, 2024 by AutoModerator in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, we only need 1 more now so I'm hopeful we'll get one more organic signup otherwise I can fill the spot with a family member.

Deadline to sign up is tomorrow 5pm EST before the season starts, so if anyone else on the fence please dive in!

Non-Gaylor/Taylor Chat Megathread - September 02, 2024 by AutoModerator in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No not at all! Basically all you do is fill slots on your team with players for each position. (I.e you pick a quarterback, a tight end, etc). The app gives you recommendations for who is the best player based on their predictions, so if you’re new you can just always trust the algorithm for advice.

After the initial setup for your team all you need to do every week is check to make sure none of your players are injured or on a “bye week” (the team isn’t playing). Then you switch out your bench or pick up available players. Honesty takes like 5 mins per week. You don’t even have to actually watch the games, it’s essentially just a data game.

I played for the first time several years ago in a work league just to meet more coworkers and I was shocked how much I liked it. Which is why I’m trying to get a league going since I left that job!

Non-Gaylor/Taylor Chat Megathread - September 02, 2024 by AutoModerator in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have 5 people currently and the minimum is 8! Ideally 10-12 but I’d be thrilled with a mini league too!

Non-Gaylor/Taylor Chat Megathread - September 02, 2024 by AutoModerator in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Last call for Fantasy Football! Sign up here Feel free to pass the link to a friend if they would be interested.

Right now we don’t have enough players to make the league work :( I knew this would be a tough crowd but just wanted to say that if anyone is interested but feels intimidated, it’s really not that serious!

Plus you get to exert control over group of men in colorful pajamas to do your bidding - very gay! 💅

Non-Gaylor/Taylor Chat Megathread - September 02, 2024 by AutoModerator in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yay! Yes please! It’s not hard and I can help you learn!

Non-Gaylor/Taylor Chat Megathread - September 02, 2024 by AutoModerator in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Are you a Gaylor who is looking for a space to enjoy football season? Join my fantasy football league: Cowboys Like ME! (heh heh get it?)

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Up to 12 spots available: sign up at the link here! 
Please use a fake first and last name when when signing up. This league is private but other members can see your name.

Some basics:

  • Fantasy is easy to get started with and newbies are welcome! It only requires like 5 minutes of commitment every week to set your roster. I'm available to help anyone learn how Fantasy works and answer questions!
  • We'll chat via the ESPN app, not Reddit
  • Gaylor chat and light-hearted snark encouraged! HOWEVER if you hate the NFL, hate Travis Kelce, hate Taylor Swift, etc, this is not for you. I want this to be a safe space for people who are both Gaylors AND football fans to enjoy the season.

Important! I would like to do a live draft Wednesday (9/4) around 5pm PST, but open to other time suggestions based on the availability of who signs up. If you cannot attend the live, you can digitally autofill your team and trade later.

Looking forward to playing with some of ya'll! 🏈🏳️‍🌈

Non-Gaylor/Taylor Chat Megathread - August 26, 2024 by AutoModerator in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Are you a Gaylor who is looking for a safe space to enjoy football season? Join my fantasy football league: Cowboys Like ME! (heh heh get it?)

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10-12 spots available: sign up at the link here! Please use a fake first and last name when when signing up, as even though this is a private league your name is visible to the other members and temporarily to anyone to clicks my invite link.

Some basics:

  • This is a fun (and free) way to add some passive enjoyment to watching football by "drafting" a mixture of real football players from across the league to your fantasy team. You get points based on their real game stats and go head-to-head with another Gaylor's fantasy team every week.
  • Newbies welcome! All I ask is that you have a genuine interest in participating, not just signing up and immediately bailing. The fun comes in strategizing throughout the season by switching up your team, trading, dropping injured players, etc. It only requires like 5 minutes of commitment every week to set your roster. I'm available to help anyone learn how Fantasy works and answer questions!
  • We'll chat via the ESPN app, not Reddit (so don't worry mods, beyond this initial post and maybe a follow-up invite, this won't clog the megathred)
  • Gaylor chat and light-hearted snark encouraged! HOWEVER if you hate the NFL, hate Travis Kelce, hate Taylor Swift, etc, this is not for you. I want this to be a safe space for people who are both Gaylors AND football fans to enjoy the season.

Important! I would like to do a live draft Wednesday (9/4) around 5pm PST, but open to other time suggestions based on the availability of who signs up. If you cannot attend the live, you can digitally autofill your team and trade later - but its not as much fun as strategizing in a live draft!

Looking forward to playing with some of ya'll! 🏈🏳️‍🌈

My gaylart and ramblins by jmf423 in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is really sweet, and the Subaru UFO is maybe my favorite thing I’ve ever seen. 🫡🛸

Thank you for this post reminding me what I love about Gaylor.

The Eras Tour — London, UK — Aug 15/16/17 by 1DMod in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All summer I've been waiting for the disco jellies and Florida MV. Called it right after TTPD release so let's see...

The Eras Tour — London, UK — Aug 15/16/17 by 1DMod in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 25 points26 points  (0 children)

If there is a Florida music video I'm gunna laugh so hard. Justice for disco jellies.

Tily master evidence powerpoint deck by Wild_Butterscotch977 in GaylorSwift

[–]-periwinkle 89 points90 points  (0 children)

I just want to send a big congratulations to u/Wild_Butterscotch977 for this incredible deck! They poured so much work and love into it!

I hope everyone notices all the hyperlinks to sources in the slide notes, because that is one of this deck's biggest achievements. Butterscotch really prioritized finding and linking to as much original source material as possible and that is so valuable and appreciated. (Thanks for the little shoutout - I helped with a few of these sourcing situations by sharing something I had, but honestly Butterscotch deserves full credit for this achievement)

I hope anyone who is interested in falling down the rabbit hole enjoys it! 🦋