'Canceled my subscription': Outrage erupts as NYT article suggests Taylor Swift is part of queer community
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Taylor Swift's inner circle is accusing The New York Times of unethical journalism following the publication of an op-ed that speculated about the pop star's sexuality.
The article, titled 'Look What We Made Taylor Swift Do,' examines Swift's music and public persona for hints that she may be part of the LGBTQ community, sparking outrage from the singer's associates, as reported by Daily Mail.
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— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 4, 2024
“Whether she is conscious of it or not, Ms. Swift signals to queer people — in the language we use to communicate with one another — that she has some affinity for queer identity," writes Anna Marks.https://t.co/WhqhXqq5AG
Taylor Swift's associates blast New York Times article as 'invasive' and 'untrue'
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times penned by writer Anna Marks has ignited a firestorm within Swift's inner circle and fanbase. The article, probing into Swift's sexuality and whether she might be secretly queer, has drawn fierce criticism, labeling it as 'sexist' and raising questions about its fairness compared to how male artists' sexualities are handled.
Sources close to Swift blasted the article as "invasive" and questioned The Times for allowing it to be published. “There seems to be no boundary some journalists won’t cross when writing about Taylor, regardless of how invasive, untrue, and inappropriate it is — all under the protective veil of an 'opinion piece,'" one insider told CNN.
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The insider argued Swift has faced scrutiny that would not apply to male artists, stating the piece "wouldn’t have been allowed to be written about Shawn Mendes or any male artist whose sexuality has been questioned by fans." However, the author of the Times article had previously published a similar speculation piece about Harry Styles back in 2022.
Anna Marks dissects perceived 'Easter eggs' in Swift's artistry that may signal queer identity
Marks' piece, titled 'Look What We Made Taylor Swift Do,' delves into Swift's artistry, scrutinizing lyrics and symbolic gestures that hint at a Sapphic narrative. She dissects perceived 'Easter eggs' in Swift's lyrics and videos that may signal queer identity.
She points to Swift's use of bisexual pride flag colors, name-dropping of lesbian historical figures in performances, and songs about being trapped in 'glass closets'. Marks writes that when viewed collectively alongside her celebrity narrative, these details “suggest to queer people that she is one of us.”
She argues Swift has dropped such "hairpins" long before embracing LGBTQ advocacy was mainstream. In 2019, Swift told Vogue magazine she speaks out for gay rights because "rights are being stripped from basically everyone who isn’t a straight white cisgender male."
She added at the time: "I didn’t realize until recently that I could advocate for a community that I’m not a part of."
Internet erupts with criticism to New York Times' piece about Taylor Swift's sexuality
Following the publication of The New York Times' speculative piece about Swift's sexuality, the internet erupted in criticism. One X (formerly Twitter) user expressed their frustration by stating, "Just cancelled my subscription. This article is sexist and grossly inappropriate."
Just cancelled my subscription. This article is sexist and grossly inappropriate.
— Brigitte Nerd is the Word Kearney (@brigitteleann) January 6, 2024
Another user conveyed disbelief, commenting, "Bro, this is so unhinged. Clearly, the NYT has their priorities wrong for what's important and going on in the world at the moment. Lord."
bro this is so unhinged. clearly the NYT has their priorities right for whats important and going on in the world at the moment. lord
— courtney reeves (@c0urtr33vez) January 6, 2024
A third user criticized the piece harshly, stating, "This is nothing but a rambling piece of garbage article that belongs in a gossip magazine." Another individual condemned it as speculative invasion, saying, "This is disgusting. It’s fan fiction at best. It’s speculative invasion and public outing at worst. And it shouldn’t be allowed."
This is nothing but a rambling piece of garbage article that belongs in a gossip magazine.
— Jodi Elliott (@itsmejodes) January 6, 2024
This is disgusting. It’s fan fiction at best. It’s speculative invasion and public outing at worst. And it shouldn’t be allowed.
— Homer J. Fong (@A2K_OC) January 6, 2024
A fifth user weighed in, simply calling it "the most ridiculous thing ever." Lastly, a sixth user expressed embarrassment, remarking, "This is embarrassing."
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