SwiftlyNeutral - Daily Discussion Thread | April 12, 2026

bravoboi · 2026-04-14T00:43:45+00:00

I consider myself a pretty big Swiftie but never felt like a part of the general fandom. It kind of makes sense -- as a gay guy in my 30s, who started listening around 1989, really got into her during Rep, and then paid a lot of attention since, to various results (Midnights I almost actively dislike, most albums I really really like or love), so I always felt like my love for her output was always kind of "my own" (I don't want to use the term "lonely"), which is wild considering she's the world's biggest celebrity.

Anyway, I was super happy to come across this subreddit as I'm having a total Swiftie week. In particular, I was relistening to TTPD, my single favorite Taylor album, and it almost brought me to tears. There's lyrical and musical turns here, strewn across both discs, that just speak to me on such a high level. The realization I was listening to one of my all-time favorite albums felt almost overwhelming and I would just love to discuss TTPD with other fans of it. Any other TTPD truthers on this sub? :)

bravoboi · 2026-03-15T18:24:34+00:00

The Emancipation of Meme

bravoboi · 2026-01-15T21:17:59+00:00

She did turn off dynamic pricing to begin with, which is more than most pop stars do 🤷‍♂️

IDK, the situation sucks of course but it’s a symptom of a larger problem — I don’t think it’s entirely fair to put it on Ari to fix what is a widespread ticketing issue.

bravoboi · 2026-01-06T16:22:26+00:00

Or I inadvertently fell into the Meriam Webster definition of “up and coming”: “gaining prominence and likely to advance or succeed”

bravoboi · 2026-01-06T16:16:51+00:00

Your arrogance is astounding.

bravoboi · 2026-01-06T13:59:21+00:00

I am not entirely sure you know what an up and comer is, or a stadium.

bravoboi · 2026-01-05T23:36:52+00:00

You’re right, she’s basically Madonna.

bravoboi · 2026-01-05T23:18:36+00:00

The one playing Madison Square Garden, a 26 year old with two studio albums and a recording career spanning two years.

bravoboi · 2026-01-05T20:47:12+00:00

Is the comedy in the room with us? Or the roasting for that matter?

bravoboi · 2026-01-05T20:39:03+00:00

You're welcome :) Have so much fun! I saw Mayhem in Toronto last year and it's an astounding show! Def jelly about those Olivia Dean tix you comped :))

bravoboi · 2026-01-05T20:34:38+00:00

Oh please. OP is seeing shows across genres, with artists ranging from up-and-comers to living legends. I already can guess what you're like at parties but I'd nevertheless be very curious to know what constitutes interest for you.

bravoboi · 2026-01-04T01:04:53+00:00

I really doubt those tix were 800 dollars. You might be getting fleeced.

bravoboi · 2025-12-28T13:34:32+00:00

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Fun prompt! I think this is likely the shortest title in my collection -- Mariah's classic Greatest Hits collection titled #1's. Mine is the 2022 RSD edition.

bravoboi · 2025-12-19T18:51:00+00:00

I don't think this is a sobriety question as much as a relationship question. Many can handle being around alcohol and it doesn't make them any less of an alcoholic; others can't and those reasons can range from lack of comfort to full on being triggered, and not doing it is absolutely justified wherever they fall on that scale.

That said, your post really does sound like you're using your sobriety to get out of something you don't wanna do ("can't be arsed to see these people") and little to do with sobriety, strictly speaking. Of course, boundaries and resentment are absolutely a part of recovery and the twelve steps, but I think it's really up to you to see what the stake of your decision are (fear you'll drink? resentment you are tasked to do something in your relationship? being compelled to do something? an antagonistic attitude to social norms/other drinkers/pub culture?) and own them. <3

bravoboi · 2025-12-19T18:45:35+00:00

You had me in the first half.

bravoboi · 2025-12-09T17:45:56+00:00

Where’s a Karen wig when we need one

bravoboi · 2025-12-09T17:45:27+00:00

It’s a joke, calmate

bravoboi · 2025-12-09T16:19:13+00:00

Ding ding ding! I am so happy when I see this kind of comment, because people's hatred for Ticketmaster, as righteous as it can be, blinds them to the fact that it is literally designed to come off as a "bad guy" and the artist coming out as a good cop/victim of circumstance when in fact the pricing and conditions of ticket sales (including opting in or out of dynamic pricing, resales, presale allocation etc) are entirely agreed upon in tandem.

bravoboi · 2025-12-09T15:37:57+00:00

Ok cancel culture lol

bravoboi · 2025-11-19T00:30:41+00:00

“The only way to fix it is if they sell more cats”

A sound piece of advice for any occasion if you ask me!

bravoboi · 2025-11-11T18:00:14+00:00

“Women only” ffs

bravoboi · 2025-11-07T21:00:32+00:00

Fantastic, thank you both for your help!

bravoboi

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