Author Anne Lamott issues apology after facing major backlash over 'snarky' Taylor Swift comment

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Renowned author Anne Lamott has offered an apology in the wake of significant backlash over a "snarky" remark she made about pop star Taylor Swift on X (formerly known as Twitter).

In a post that has since been removed, Lamott reportedly expressed her anticipation for the new year, hoping to see less coverage of the pop icon.

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Swift has garnered significant attention this year, thanks to her record-breaking tour, being honored as Time's Person of the Year, her budding romance with Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, and her 34th birthday celebration with a dazzling Opal ring, among other events.

Author Anne Lamott issues apology

After Anne's post, which has been removed, responses rapidly accumulated. The author was criticized for her negative comments about another woman.

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The 69-year-old Bird by Bird author's tweet reportedly read, "I'm so glad this year is almost over, and we won't have to read about Taylor Swift anymore."

This led Lamott, a resident of Marin County, to offer an apology.

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"Very sorry for snarky Taylor Swift comment," she said in a separate post. "I probably got more angry responses to this than for anything I've tweeted in the ten years I've been here. Note to self: try to do better."

Internet reaction to Author Anne Lamott after 'snarky' Swift comment

Internet users, particularly Swift’s fans, didn’t hesitate to react to the author's "snarky" comment about Taylor Swift.

Despite her apology, Lamott maintained a conversation with some of the upset commenters.

In response to one individual who commented, "Hating another's talents while expecting praise for your own is selfish,"  Lamott replied, "Take care now."

"Hate on another successful woman that cares about other humans ??? Shame on you !! So disappointed at you Anne Lamott .." stated another. 

The author replied to the above tweet, "Goodbye, think you will be more comfortable somewhere else."

One person penned a detailed comment, "Are you, though? You quoted followers questioning your comment and were quite snarky to them, too."

"Those quotes are still up-- along with your comments to them. That's a bummer because frankly, you're better than that. I hope this New Year gives you a reprieve and new insights. Thank you for all you do."

"Seems like she regrets the tweet not for the snarky sentiment but because she got a lot of backlash for it. By “do better”, I assume she means, “I won’t talk shit about someone with a legion of fans who will hold me accountable and give it right back to me”," mentioned another person.  

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