Friday, August 15, 2025

Considering Taylor Swift

A website called Inside Hook runs a long column about Taylor Swift and her NFL beau Travis Kielce, with this question as it title.

Will Men Finally Stop Hating Taylor Swift After Her “New Heights” Appearance?

BTW, the column never answers that question, doesn't even raise it. I suspect the title was written by an editor hungry for clicks.

There is no arguing with Taylor Swift's success, it's huge. She is conventionally attractive, has a decent voice, works hard, is said to be a talented song writer, and possesses a ton of will to succeed.  

I don't hate her but for sure I don't "get" her. I've tried to listen to her songs on YouTube and ... nothing, they don't connect with me.  A friend claims she has "ex-wife face" - cold and assessing. I can see that.

Her target audience is supposed to be adolescent girls struggling with the dilemmas of modern life. Surveys show that is a huge group. Perhaps they resonate with what appears to be her anger. Hat tip to RealClearPolitics for the link.