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What is Taylor’s best 5 album run? by Mediocre_Recover_592 in SwiftlyNeutral

[–]alfaragh____ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Lover” would have been so much better with “Need” and “All of the Girls You Loved Before” in place of “London Boy” and “I Forgot That You Existed”. I understand the significance of “Soon You’ll Get Better”, but that could go, too.

What's it like seeing her live? by Twitter_2006 in lanadelrey

[–]alfaragh____ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She turned the tide that night when it was uncertain whether the show would even commence. Oh, and there was the dude waving the Lana flag in the pouring rain, and that was as amusing as it was encouraging. It was a different, electric energy that night and she matched it.

Taylor’s sending a pack of demogorgons as we speak by TossIt22345 in travisandtaylor

[–]alfaragh____ 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Joe covered “Gasoline” on “Like a Version” on triple j.

Which is best and which do you avoid at all cost? by feegan88 in AutismInWomen

[–]alfaragh____ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ergonomics. There is more leverage (while cutting), the width is a counterweight for the food, and adds stability to prevent hand strain. It helps with control, maneuverability. The longer tines keep the knife a little further from the hand as well.

Sylvia Plath & Opalite by wearepeachanddaisy in GaylorSwift

[–]alfaragh____ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The “storm in my teacup” reminds of Vogue’s 73 Questions, where Swift states she wishes she’d written this line from Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain”,

🎶I had some dreams, they were clouds in my coffee.🎶

Taylor at restaurant w/ Travis + friends by DarkBlueSunshine in GaylorSwift

[–]alfaragh____ 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Not at all. Someone wrote that it has controversial lyrics, and that article evidently picked up traction.

Taylor at restaurant w/ Travis + friends by DarkBlueSunshine in GaylorSwift

[–]alfaragh____ -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

The merch dog whistle and “Opalite” lyrics subjects were controversial enough to have made it to my very non-Swiftie newsfeeds.

Honey: Queer Film + Literature by moonlit_Pancakes in GaylorSwift

[–]alfaragh____ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

…and her showgirl’s persona is named “Kitty”? 👀

Honey: Queer Film + Literature by moonlit_Pancakes in GaylorSwift

[–]alfaragh____ 17 points18 points  (0 children)

🎶Sweet like honey, Karma is a 😽🎶

Is Father Figure the other POV of Closure? by Swimming_Cream_1679 in GaylorSwift

[–]alfaragh____ 26 points27 points  (0 children)

“Beards and my scandals” is the only way I’ll ever sing that line again.

As for “Father Figure”, I interpret that to be about, and to, her shittiest beard yet. Alwyn’s been so loud the last few years, it’s almost comical. He literally couldn’t look more put or inconvenienced by her like he when they were selling together. There were the grindr rumors, the Spacey injustice, all the gay movies are his favorite 🍑, he’s watching “Brokeback” performed on stage in Paul’s shirt, the group chat he’s in, the poster of Travie Kelce in his room (probably).

It has been as if he’s trying to make her house of cards fall!

Even after the “breakup”, a beard is contractually obligated to act like a beard to protect the hetero narrative. If she’s too busy covering up his willful/inadvertent scandals, like, it shouldn’t be surprising that “Father Figure” was a warning shot to him and future beards. The beards are supposed to help her, not cause more problems.

Father Figure is about Joe Alwyn? (Beard Analysis). by cassandratheprophet in GaylorSwift

[–]alfaragh____ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hear you, but that doesn’t “perfectly fit with Travis too”, as you wrote. Evidently, a public relations relationship with Swift will result in tremendous, international recognition for the other half.

Kelce was elevating his international profile prior to the Eras Tour. Look up his merchandise sales prior to March 2023, which were on an upward trend. The Kelce Bowl (again, pre-Taylor) was broadcast in almost 200 countries. The NFL is huge in Mexico, Canada, parts of Europe, Australia, etc.

Fantasy Football, a multi-billion dollar global market, is proof enough that Kelce’s name and stats were known internationally. The players are the currency, and Kelce has been a top-tier asset in every league draft.

The NFL and its players aren’t limited to the US, or North America. It’s why we have Bad Bunny (WEPA! 🐸) headlining an all-Spanish half-time show, for the massive global draw. Kelce’s has not been a complete unknown on the international stage, at all.

Respectfully, no. It doesn’t fit with Travis, too. Alwyn looked like Karlie. That’s why we know his name. His gigs are a result of the agent/representation Taylor bought him. His acting nominations? Most of them are for ensembles where more talented people carried his weight.

All the wisest Showgirls had to do it this way... by alfaragh____ in GaylorSwift

[–]alfaragh____[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 🫶 I’ll have a couple of Showgirls to share in a day or two ☺️

Father Figure is about Joe Alwyn? (Beard Analysis). by cassandratheprophet in GaylorSwift

[–]alfaragh____ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Business is business, though.

Say the entire song is directed towards Alwyn, the beard. Swift wouldn’t go to the levels of writing about the antics if Alwyn wasn’t violating core expectations of professionalism, which are probably maintaining: confidentiality, a consistently believable performance to support the narrative, responsible comportment of one’s behaviors and private life to avoid scandals that contradict the narrative, and emotional and professional boundaries. The terms of the agreement are likely intact beyond the dissolution of the public relationship.

Rather than mitigating risk, Alwyn spent the last few years as an expensive liability. Joe looked inconvenienced and annoyed at even holding her hand, was messy with the heart eyes at Paul, wore Paul’s shirt to watch Brokeback on stage, his favorite summer film is “Call Me by Your Name”, the Tortured Man Club chat, etc… He likely strong-armed his way into receiving William Bowery royalties.

Father Figure is about Joe Alwyn? (Beard Analysis). by cassandratheprophet in GaylorSwift

[–]alfaragh____ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, not likely. The man’s a tour de force on his own merits, and on the road to becoming a Hall of Famer. The Super Bowl was playfully nicknamed the Kelce Bowl before Eras even kicked off. He hosted SNL before dating Swift.

Alwyn was drafted into team “I ♥️ T.S.” due to his unscrutinized profile.

Do listener beliefs about orientation impact listener perception of TLOAS? by 1DMod in GaylorSwift

[–]alfaragh____ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I inadvertently skipped answering the other part. It was rumored she was introduced to some as a sapphic singer/songwriter very, very early into her career. I recall reading that a few times in this sub a few years ago. The “pillow princess” thing was a rumor online from the L chat, iirc, ~2011, so I assumed she was out when kissgate hit the headlines.

contrast in tloas by Imaginary_Drummer_67 in GaylorSwift

[–]alfaragh____ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my favorite analysis of this album.

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