Jayrod
Footballguy
No different than what the financial industry has been doing to Americans for decades.
Making money just moving electronic money a million times a day is not exactly productive to society as a whole.
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The force of nature that is Taylor Swift - New Album coming April 2024 (1 Viewer)
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Making money just moving electronic money a million times a day is not exactly productive to society as a whole.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Fans are definitely willing to travel out of country. One of my wife’s friends put in for tickets for Liverpool next year, and got them.Just saw this headline.
An estimated 31 million people reportedly registered for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour tickets in Toronto, Canada.
Population of Canada around 40 million.
Now planning a family vacation to the UK next year and my wife will make that part of the itinerary (I’ve never been to the UK, and was high on a list of possible destinations anyway).
I didn't mean to imply all 31 million were Canadian just thought that number was astronomical.Fans are definitely willing to travel out of country. One of my wife’s friends put in for tickets for Liverpool next year, and got them.Just saw this headline.
An estimated 31 million people reportedly registered for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour tickets in Toronto, Canada.
Population of Canada around 40 million.
Now planning a family vacation to the UK next year and my wife will make that part of the itinerary (I’ve never been to the UK, and was high on a list of possible destinations anyway).
Also, getting the impression that 28 million may not be actual people.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
This demonstrates what I have said for a while, which is that demand for this tour is unlike anything we have seen in our lifetimes (not counting those who were alive for the Beatles or Elvis). If you aren't following the tour or her, it is easy to roll your eyes and move on, but it's crazy how high the demand is for this.Just saw this headline.
An estimated 31 million people reportedly registered for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour tickets in Toronto, Canada.
Population of Canada around 40 million.
Jayrod
Footballguy
My wife is an Elementary principal.This demonstrates what I have said for a while, which is that demand for this tour is unlike anything we have seen in our lifetimes (not counting those who were alive for the Beatles or Elvis). If you aren't following the tour or her, it is easy to roll your eyes and move on, but it's crazy how high the demand is for this.Just saw this headline.
An estimated 31 million people reportedly registered for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour tickets in Toronto, Canada.
Population of Canada around 40 million.
She said a handful of teachers were carpooling 3 hours to see her in Kansas City and talked about it for weeks.
I've never heard of grown adults doing stuff like that for a concert. It's got a Super Bowl like buzz.
timschochet
Footballguy
The 8 minute ovation was for “Champagne Problems”, my daughters tell me. Swift was visibly moved by it and said it was one of the most memorable events of her entire life.
timschochet
Footballguy
The Beatles, Elvis, and perhaps Frank Sinatra during the World War II years are probably the only analogies left.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I'd thrown MJ during the Thriller era into the mix, but yeah this is up there with those.
Jayrod
Footballguy
I think her music is pretty good, but I wouldn't pay more than $100 to go to a concert.
rockaction
Footballguy
That just means you have a budget. You can be a screaming female at home like these guys. Not absolved from the low T charge.
Jayrod
Footballguy
That's it. Now we have bad blood and are never ever getting back together.
rockaction
Footballguy
Look, I'm not here to define masculinity or anything, but there's some sort of phenomenon that happens when women meet performative alpha males or females. They tend to congregate and flock and shriek and faint. Or do the emotional equivalent with women if they're heterosexual. (They generally aren't totally straight. Women, that is.)
Look at the Beatles. Jesus, can women ever faint. And I've never heard noises like I've heard coming from a city like when Justin Bieber was in town. It was insane. Swift draws a sisterly reaction that is very similar. Women's wants, women's needs, women's trials and tribulations and events. They're all relationships or about relationships.
Do with that as you will. Biology is the cruelest mistress after all.
Look at the Beatles. Jesus, can women ever faint. And I've never heard noises like I've heard coming from a city like when Justin Bieber was in town. It was insane. Swift draws a sisterly reaction that is very similar. Women's wants, women's needs, women's trials and tribulations and events. They're all relationships or about relationships.
Do with that as you will. Biology is the cruelest mistress after all.
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rockaction
Footballguy
And it's only sexist, IMO, if you denigrate that or deny its power. It's rather fierce, actually. That sort of energy is not something to condescend to because it moves mountains and starts wars. It's as crazy as your average guy sitting there wishing Oppenheimer was an action flick (they're joking about it in the other thread).
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Michael Jackson?
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
True Story that happened yesterday....
-Mrs is at a work retreat which she spearheads and one of her co-workers that she oversees, in the middle of this woman who was speaking to everyone, the co-worker decides to go to the back of the room to log on to a laptop in order to get in line to order Taylor Swift tickets at some foreign location she is traveling to later this year.
Part of me was impressed as I heard this but I know it didn't sit right with the other executives who work with my wife putting the retreat together. Obviously this woman valued a couple of Swift tickets a lot more than anything going on at the work retreat.
My wife had "Mocktails" and I think it created a party like atmosphere where folks felt free to do as they like, part of the experience is to make it not feel like a regular work day. That feels like human nature but I feel a potential consequence/punishment coming this woman's way. I wish i could tell you a lot more about the woman buying the Swift tickets, she's not that young fyi, astonishing that a woman in her Late 40s-early 50s is this obsessed with Taylor Swift.
-Mrs is at a work retreat which she spearheads and one of her co-workers that she oversees, in the middle of this woman who was speaking to everyone, the co-worker decides to go to the back of the room to log on to a laptop in order to get in line to order Taylor Swift tickets at some foreign location she is traveling to later this year.
Part of me was impressed as I heard this but I know it didn't sit right with the other executives who work with my wife putting the retreat together. Obviously this woman valued a couple of Swift tickets a lot more than anything going on at the work retreat.
My wife had "Mocktails" and I think it created a party like atmosphere where folks felt free to do as they like, part of the experience is to make it not feel like a regular work day. That feels like human nature but I feel a potential consequence/punishment coming this woman's way. I wish i could tell you a lot more about the woman buying the Swift tickets, she's not that young fyi, astonishing that a woman in her Late 40s-early 50s is this obsessed with Taylor Swift.
massraider
Footballguy
The Force of Nature that is Old Guys Who Cannot Understand Why People Like Things They Don't.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Nugget
Footballguy
I did the same thing - we had week long training in Michigan when Taylor Swift tickets went on sale. I logged in and got in the queue. We had a conversation about my daughter in college and other concerts that people were seeing. The work environment you described doesn't seem very supportive. This was a "retreat"? Different work cultures I guess.
Chaz McNulty
Footballguy
This is my favorite song of hers.
rockaction
Footballguy
Dafuq is it even about? I just read the lyrics. The only person who knows what she's talking has to be the guy. I'm clueless about what happened other than that the words "champagne problems" got used a lot.
massraider
Footballguy
I think this work retreat was in Pyongyang, if that helps.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
"Champagne Problems" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her ninth studio album Evermore (2020). She wrote the song with Joe Alwyn, who is credited under the pseudonym William Bowery, and produced it with Aaron Dessner. "Champagne Problems" is a lo-fi tune driven by oom-pah piano and a guitar riff. Lyrically, the song is a sentimental ballad written from the perspective of a troubled girlfriend who turns down her lover's earnest marriage proposal due to her not feeling ready. It depicts a narrator taking responsibility for the breakup and mourning the faded relationship.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
It's also worth noting that Champagne Problems is a fictional narrative (Taylor has stated that it was fun on both Folklore and Evermore to create characters and write fictional stories about them, which the vast majority of songs from both are). It doesn't surprise that those who don't want to like it, won't like it, but it's clear that many do love it. It's a deep cut, never a single or anything like that, yet the fans cheer for it like it's her biggest hit ever.
Chaz McNulty
Footballguy
I thought I was alone in it being one of my favorites from her. Didn't seem to get much airplay compared to her other songs. Was unaware that her fans consider it to be her best.
Chaz McNulty
Footballguy
But did you listen to it? I'm sure if you listened to the whole song you would instantly recognize her greatness. But you have to make it through the whole song.
Music is very subjective. I like all types (even some country).
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Well, it was never a single or hit, so the casual fans do not gravitate towards it like the non-casual fans do, but the reactions it has gotten on this tour speaks volumes. I am not saying fans consider it her absolute best, as I am sure that list is long for many, and I suspect All Too Well would still stand firm at the very top, but it's clearly a major favorite. When I first got into her thanks to the Folklore and Evermore albums, it was definitely one I took notice of pretty quickly.
rockaction
Footballguy
Capella
Footballguy
Don Quixote
Footballguy
I can’t remember the last time that my wife was this excited to watch football with me.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Given that a lot more guys listen to her than they used to, Taylor is probably making even more new male fans by showing up to a Chiefs game. She is super smart like that. 
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Whatever they would’ve put up, the over hit
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Gonna be a lot of Bad Blood after this beat down. Something the Bears know All Too Well.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Or on what happens more often: a Dolphins touchdown today or a shot of Taylor Swift at the KC game.
Dolphins TD prop is still in the lead.
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
I think I've seen more of Taylor Swift today than I have cumulatively over the course of my life so far. I know that's a me thing, and I'm fine with that.
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
I think it's funny that Taylor settled for Kelce when Gates was sitting there for the taking. Rookie mistake.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Actually, if you watch the clips, it's pretty funny. Kelce is still in "trying to impress her and win her over" mode. lol
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Some of you seem a bit smitten yourselves.
Will Kelce be added to this list and what will it say?!?!?! Tune in to E! news later....
taylorswift.fandom.com
List of Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriends
Many people date different people before finding the one right for them. In some interviews, Taylor has said she feels uncomfortable with people focusing too much on that. Taylor, if you see anything you don't like anywhere on this fandom, please contact me and I'll remove it. I'll even make you...
Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
You may be Mr. TouchdownWill Kelce be added to this list and what will it say?!?!?! Tune in to E! news later....
List of Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriends
Many people date different people before finding the one right for them. In some interviews, Taylor has said she feels uncomfortable with people focusing too much on that. Taylor, if you see anything you don't like anywhere on this fandom, please contact me and I'll remove it. I'll even make you...
but you let my heart down
and score no points with meeeeee
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I can't wait for the Taylor Swift thread to be shut down for talking politics!!!
Enderdog
Footballguy
I sort of know one song of hers. I have the tune in my head, but can't remember the words or the title.
New Binky the Doormat
Footballguy
I don't disagree rock, but as we teeter towards that subject we're not supposed to talk about ...
I'm going to believe you have seen that particular set of middle-aged and older group that those kids would be voting against.
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
Honestly, how is their vote any more or less important than 75 year old sitting in the backwoods of Alabama (or any other state - not picking on Alabama) who has no exposure to the world and watches fox news all day? You think their vote is more worthy?
rockaction
Footballguy
No, I don't. But "new" and "energized" voters who came to the game late give me pause. And I think I won't sidetrack the thread any further away from our flaxen-haired vunderkind.
General Malaise
Footballguy
You may be Mr. TouchdownWill Kelce be added to this list and what will it say?!?!?! Tune in to E! news later....
List of Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriends
Many people date different people before finding the one right for them. In some interviews, Taylor has said she feels uncomfortable with people focusing too much on that. Taylor, if you see anything you don't like anywhere on this fandom, please contact me and I'll remove it. I'll even make you...
but you let my heart down
and score no points with meeeeee
THAT'S GOLD, JERRY. GOLD!
General Malaise
Footballguy
Taylor in there just cleaning up the garbage.
