Global Swifties disappointed by Taylor Swift's 'favoritism' as she surprises Melbourne crowd with medley

Internet users wonder if Taylor Swift owes something to Australia
PUBLISHED FEB 19, 2024
Internet users assert Taylor Swift was partial to the Melbourne crowd (Getty Images)
Internet users assert Taylor Swift was partial to the Melbourne crowd (Getty Images)

MELBOURN, AUSTRALIA: Taylor Swift's devoted international fanbase recently experienced a sense of sorrow when a video of the 'Lover' songstress showering her Melbourne audience with a surprise during the Australian leg of the Eras Tour went viral.

Her Melbourne tour stands as one of her most monumental performances to date.

In a recent revelation, the pop sensation shared the profound emotional journey behind her chart-topping album 'Folklore'.

Swift candidly expressed the solitude she felt while collaborating with ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn on the album, likening the experience to that of a spectral Victorian woman indulging in huge amounts of white wine.

Adding to the astonishment, global Swifties were taken aback recently by a distressing incident where an attendee fell ill, resulting in vomit on multiple seats just moments before Swift was scheduled to grace the stage around 7 pm.

Despite the swift efforts of stadium staff to rectify the situation, it took a staggering two hours for fans to reclaim their seats.

Taylor Swift attends the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey.
Taylor Swift's international fans disappointed with her (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift performs mashup of her songs for Melbourne crowd

According to Daily Mail, Swift's global fanbase has expressed frustration over what they perceive as Australia receiving special treatment during her Eras Tour.

The Daily Mail reported that fans worldwide took to social media to voice their dismay after Swift surprised Melbourne concert-goers with a unique performance, mashing up her songs 'Getaway Car', 'The Other Side of the Door', and 'August'.

This gesture left many fans elsewhere feeling left out, leading them to express their disappointment on platform X for not receiving similar treatment from the 'Wildest Dreams' singer.



 

However, this wasn't the only extraordinary experience for Swift's Melbourne audience. During her first concert at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, attendees were treated to an exclusive announcement by Swift herself.

She revealed that the special edition of her upcoming album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', set to release on April 19, would feature a new track titled 'The Bolter'.

Before this, Swifties rallied behind their idol after reports emerged that she had reached out to her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, in response to a shooting incident during the Kansas City Chiefs parade.

The incident occurred on the west side of Union Station at 1:48 pm local time on Wednesday, following the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade. Swift, currently immersed in her Eras World Tour in Australia, contacted Kelce around 6 am Melbourne time, just moments after the gunfire erupted.

International Swifties wonder if Taylor Swift was 'possessed' while performing the mashup

A user wrote, "WHAT WAS THISSS WHAT POSESSED HER TO DO THIS😭😭😭😭😭😭????????? GETAWAY CAR X AUGUST X OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR????? SHE KILLED MILLIONS TONIGHT"



 

Another user wrote, "Does taylor owe australia money or something wtf is this"



 

A user commented, "THE FAVORITISM IS SO APPARENT 😭😭😭"



 

Another user commented, "How dare she do this without me?????????"



 

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