WELL WELL WELL you all really went out and left my greatest expectations in shambles this week. 😆 Word on the street is you made Fearless (my version) the biggest country album first week of the last 6 years and the top release of 2021 so far. Honestly??? How?? Did I get this lucky???? I wanted to say thank you to you so today I will be addressing a very pressing issue. 🐈🐈⬛❓
remember when 19 year old taylor swift wrote a song about her abusive ex saying over and over “don’t you think i was too young?” and the media still only cared that she dragged yet another celebrity in her music and said “maybe she’s the problem”
Taylor Swift was called for Jury Duty in Nashville, TN last year, but had to postpone because she was on tour at the time. The time came for her to make good on that postponement and Swift showed up for Jury Duty, Monday, August 29.
She didn’t come glammed up like the pop superstar she is, she came simply dressed in black with no makeup, trying not to draw too much attention to herself.
Before we go further, let’s take a moment to address those comments that will undoubtedly be asked:
“Who cares?”
Well, apparently a lot of people as photos and videos have gone viral.
“What’s the big deal, it’s a civic duty, you have to serve.”
Yes, everyone gets called to Jury Duty, but how many famous people actually have to serve and don’t get out of it without ever showing up? That’s what makes it so amazing. There isn’t story after story of celebs attending Jury Duty, so yes, a global superstar showing up is kind of a big deal. She could have gotten out of it, but she didn’t. She decided to not put herself above any other person and did what everyone else has to do. That’s the difference.
“How convenient, she scheduled it during the VMAs, so she wouldn’t have to face Kanye.”
Actually, the time slot is random. She already said months ago she wasn’t going to be attending any more award shows as she is on a break. She also didn’t submit any videos to be considered for nominations, so why would she go?
“She’s trying to clear up her reputation.”
Again, we’ve already agreed this is a civic duty that everyone is supposed to fulfill, therefore, her fulfilling her duty is not trying to do anything but obey the law.
Lastly, yes I know that being summoned to Jury Duty isn’t an episode of Law & Order… but they do need jurors in the cases, and this is about as real life to being a part of Law & Order as you can get as a citizen.
Taylor Swift’s ability to look like your older sister who just graduated from columbia, a 2nd grade teacher, a politician’s trophy wife, and your man’s side bitch all at the same time will be nothing if not inspiring to me
she’s cheer captain and i should really have realized by now that this song does not condemn girls for doing feminine activities or for what they wear but is instead about not feeling good enough because someone is the embodiment of a stereotypical cool girl and seriously just turn off the fucking radio if it bothers you so much
For the better part of 2012 and 2013, I did not go online, because I didn’t like what they were saying about me. And it was so overwhelmingly inaccurate that I knew that there was nothing I could do to fight. When the media decides that they don’t like you, there’s nothing you can do that doesn’t seem desperate and irritating to everyone when you try to defend yourself. So I just had to go into my little emotional bunker and pretend there weren’t bombs going off outside.
It breaks my heart that my happiest moment, meeting Taylor in 2013, was one of her hardest years. She may have been going through a hard time, but she was the sweetest person and gave me the biggest hug (twice!) when she probably needed it as much as I did. I love you @taylorswift. Thanks for loving us so much.