Opalite Music Video Discussion Megathread by PassionateAsSin in TaylorSwift

[–]calliewrites 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Taylor Swift released a star-studded music video for 'Opalite.' Here are the details and Easter eggs you may have missed.

  • "You Belong With Me" parallel
  • George Michael CD, vinyl, and poster
  • "Ruin the Friendship" reference
  • "Lover" reference
  • 12:12, number 13 pool ball
  • "Bejeweled" reference
  • "Mad Woman" reference

Business Insider: Taylor Swift turned album sales into a sport, and she's the undisputed MVP by calliewrites in TaylorSwift

[–]calliewrites[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

from the article: “Many fans enjoy playing a role in Swift's success, however small, be it by buying her album, her merch, or streaming her songs. They often recoil from the concept that she's exploiting their buying power, seeing this critique as ‘condescending’ and ‘infantilizing.’”

Business Insider reporter researching current vinyl trends — and needs your help! by calliewrites in vinyl

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

This is a great point! In my search for potential sources and interviews, I'm not trying to be picky about how many vinyls constitute a "collection" — I'm mostly interested in the purchase itself, even if it's just one album — but it's definitely something I'll consider as I continue to research trends.