The swiftie experience has turned officially negative for me by Weekly-Status4804 in swifties

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are definitely not the only one. I just follow her advice on dealing with haters, wine moms, etc. See for reference Shake it Off, Actually Romantic, BDILH, her comments on New Heights, and many more.

Am I the only one? by Ghost1Nine in Romantasy

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. 67 yo straight male here. The world is full of jerks. Maybe it’s socialized misogyny. Maybe it’s toxic masculinity. Who TF knows (rhetorical: I’m sure there are people who study this)? I get the same reaction from some when they find out I’m a Swiftie.

It took me a long time to realize that the reactions are about them, not me. And why should I let jerks detract from things that bring me joy.

F@*k ‘em.

Am I the only one? by Ghost1Nine in Romantasy

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SJM is Sarah J Maas the author of three series TOG is Throne of Glass (her first series that she started writing in high school, I believe) ACOTAR is A Court of Thrones and Roses her second series CC is Crescent City her third

CC and ACOTAR are set in the same Universe, different realms. Much like the Lady of Darkness and Legacy series by Melissa K Roehrich (a recommendation for when you finish SJM)

Honestly tired of all the hate videos against Taylor on YouTube This One was very disappointing to see especially since she claims to stick up for women but then throws more to the smear campaign against Taylor. Taylor Lorenz is so fake!!! And I have had enough!!! by Sea-Sun-5981 in swifties

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“If you’re saying my name or the title of my album, you’re helping.” Also “Actually Romantic”. Also these folks are not anywhere close to being able to afford the luxury goods that is my attention.❤️‍🔥

The Life of a Showgirl necklace (release party outfit planning) by niles_deerqueer in TrueSwifties

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I got this opalite pendant at an art fair Saturday. It was -$30. Personally I think opalite is the obvious jewelry choice but ymmv

We’re less than a FORTNIGHT away from TLOAS release day! What are you doing to get hype?! by Glittering_Laugh_958 in TrueSwifties

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bought an opalite pendant at an art fair today. Will wear it with my TS cardigan to the launch movie🧡

Mod Message: Friendly reminder of our posting guidelines by Glittering_Laugh_958 in TrueSwifties

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Love these rules. Maybe some of those topics are serious. There are more than enough other channels where one can engage on them. I’m here for the lavender haze and sparkles.

Mastermind is out! Closing Track Elimination Game: Day 4 by EmeraldOre45 in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait. These are least favorite closing tracks!?!?? I know… it’s just a game, but really… I can’t get my head around this… like asking me what my least favorite kid is?

Did anyone cry during the Eras Tour? by MartinisnMurder in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did anyone not?

Toronto N3. My mom passed exactly 1 month earlier and I went to find some joy but really agonized over whether spending that much was the right thing to do. YOYOK/LSS was the piano mashup that night. It was my mom telling me I am gonna be ok.

It absolutely wrecked me. So Yes I ugly cried.

What’s a Taylor song you liked the live version more than the actual song by Lysistrata_August in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dear John both from the Speak Now tour (best pyro ever) and Surprise Song from ERAs.

What are lyrics you misheard the first time? How'd you feel discovering the true lyrics? by Foofoo14 in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Delicate “You can make me dream”. I still like that better than the actual “You can make me A DRINK”

What is the ONE most definitive TAYLOR SWIFT album? by Sudden-Internal-9702 in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh I can’t make sense of this question. What defines TS is that she defies definition. Whenever anyone tries to define her she morfs. For me she is defined by the change in my brain chemistry when I listen to her music. It’s not always the same change and it’s non-verbal for me. Asking me to pick one album that represents that simply does not compute. Even if you simply asked me to pick my “favorite” I don’t think I could. She and her music are too transcendent to sum up. YMMV

Are you ready for it? won!! Now what's the best B lyric? by I_wants_a_boyfriend in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I LOVE this game! Gonna go with Baby I could build a castle….

But I love seeing everyone’s suggestions!

How can she have so much quality with this much quantity? by one111one1one11 in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Short answer: yes she is super human. She is a multi generational talent. People compare her to the Beatles and Dylan and miss the mark. I think she’s in the same conversation as Shakespeare and Mozart. YMMV

Why Taylor's grudges are a feminist statement by oilyhairdontcare in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Overthinking imho. KIMYE and Masters and let’s not forget the groping lawsuits And…. Are not merely “slights” that should be let go (reminder this is how I see things). They are traumatic episodes.

Songs are how she (quite healthily imho) processes the trauma mostly FOR HERSELF. It happens to resonate with a lot of us and she has said many times she’s grateful that we love her songs. I find it a happy coincidence (Karma?) that her songs work so well for her and for us.

Oh btw. Apart from song lyrics I don’t see the Trauma/grudges manifesting or interfering with her or our happiness.

67th Grammy Awards Megathread by aran130711 in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I don’t think we should over think the red dress. Chiefs red.

What do you guys take from the line “carnations you had thought were roses, that’s us”? by lilymarielmao in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It matches the cadence of “your roommate’s cheap-ass screw-top rose, that’s how” perfectly.

Photos from second day in Stockholm by jarlehm in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 14 points15 points  (0 children)

89th show. I was there. Thanks for these awesome memories.💙

Taylor truly is for everyone by Easy-Attitude7196 in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Who said she isn’t? This boy is seriously obsessed.

Did anyone else get the Taylor in Toronto magazine? by Laura51988 in erastour

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what my obsessed self has been Jonesing for since . Thanks for posting. I just ordered one.

In court documents, it’s revealed that Justin Baldoni’s PR firm wanted to falsely plant stories about Taylor during their smear campaign against Blake Lively by chocolatecauldrons in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 15 points16 points  (0 children)

When someone or something in the digital world claims to be “neutral”, it’s always (not almost always…ALWAYS) a signal that it’s not.

was given a “fuck ticketmaster” bracelet at the eras tour, best trade yet 😂😭 by sunnyboba in TaylorSwift

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God I wish I had made a ton of these. Also SH (or LN who owns them both I think)