Taylor Swift: America's Cultural Colossus

[Levin]

Not only is 1989 going on its third week at #1, but Swift continues to do things like this:

http://www.people.com/article/taylor-swift-surprise-visit-fan-connecticut-stephanie-barnett-leyton

Yes, she hand-delivered early Christmas presents to a mom's son in Connecticut -- the mom had written how Swift's music had help her go through the emotionally wrenching ordeal of infertility. She then had a baby boy two years ago. So Taylor decides to drop off a toy Mercedes. Unbelievable. How many would handle stardom the way Swift has, and do what she does. She doesn't just donate money. She does what's most important and gives of her time.

Swift in toy car.jpg

[San Juan Sun]

I can't decide if this thread is turning creepy or hilarious.

[Levin]

I can't decide if this thread is turning creepy or hilarious.

It's just trying to aspire to the heights of DDD's Nadine Wimmer thread.

[Levin]

I can't decide if this thread is turning creepy or hilarious.

It's also hilarious that you keep reading it.

[San Juan Sun]

It's also hilarious that you keep reading it.

Train wrecks are kind of like that.

[Levin]

Train wrecks are kind of like that.

Sounds like someone needs some Swiftamine! Get this man a prescription stat.

[SandYFan]

My 21-year-old sister loves Taylor Swift. Out of respect for her, and because we usually have the same taste in movies and TV and stuff, I listened to one of Ms. Swift's albums on Spotify a few months ago. Couldn't get past how many of her songs are about failed relationships, which holds no interest to me.

Also the music wasn't all that interesting. Maybe I'll give 1989 a chance.

[San Juan Sun]

My 21-year-old sister loves Taylor Swift. Out of respect for her, and because we usually have the same taste in movies and TV and stuff, I listened to one of Ms. Swift's albums on Spotify a few months ago. Couldn't get past how many of her songs are about failed relationships, which holds no interest to me.

Also the music wasn't all that interesting. Maybe I'll give 1989 a chance.

If all the songs are about failed relationships, what does that say about the songwriter? Speaks volumes about her.

[SCcoug]

My three year old likes to dance along to her music videos.

[Topper]

for somwbody who is as successful as she is, you would think the subject matter could be varied.

[Commando]

Still haven't heard the record yet. I'm guessing that window has closed for good now that she's off Spotify.

[cougjunkie]

This will probably make Levin cry....

I do have a confession about T-swizzle...Bad Blood is a good song.

[Eddie]

Caught T Swift on the stand in NY waiting for the ball to fall. Wow. Not her best moment.

And I like the girl.

[ewth8tr]

Caught T Swift on the stand in NY waiting for the ball to fall. Wow. Not her best moment.

And I like the girl.

My 10 year old daughter had a friend over for new years, who loudly announced "she's a whore" when she saw Taylor Swift.

[pellegrino]

Caught T Swift on the stand in NY waiting for the ball to fall. Wow. Not her best moment.

And I like the girl.

wait, I was watching that too, did I miss something?