Taylor Swift Fans’ Overzealous Behavior Sparks Backlash: Are They Crossing the Line?
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The Anti-Hero Singer Taylor Swift fans have been criticized for relentlessly following her everywhere she goes so they can catch a glimpse of her. The American musician is seen taking eight steps to her car while surrounded by a wall of screaming fans. As security ushered Swift into her vehicle, she smiled awkwardly at people. Several Swifites have taken to social media to roast them for their hysterical behaviour. One Twitter user said I hope you understand how crazy and invasive this is and how scared she is being followed from work to home. That’s stalking behaviour.
I hope y'all realize how crazy and invasive this thing is and how scared she was following her from her work to her home that's stalker behavior
— aya đź©· | fan acc. (@IMN0TALLT00WELL) May 23, 2023
"they would just wait outside, There's a difference between I really connect with your lyrics and I'm going to break in"-taylor swift pic.twitter.com/AlMDuXp2pz
A second person said: You have to be a unique kind of person to WAIT OUTSIDE SOMEONE’S HOME AND HAVE COFFEE WHILE WAITING! You’re a weirdo if you spend HOURS outside someone’s house! TAKE UP A F**KING HOBBY! NYC IS A HUGE CITY! In her Netflix documentary, Taylor discussed this phenomenon. She was filmed getting into her car as screaming fans shouted her name and commented on how strange it was that they would do that. Even though it is understandable to do so after a concert, she found it strange that her fans would camp outside her home or hotel just so they could see her.
you have got to be a certain type of person to WAIT OUTSIDE SOMEONES HOUSE AND HAVE COFFEE WHILE WAITING!! GET A FUCKING JOB. If you spend HOURS outside someone’s HOUSE, YOURE A WEIRDOO!!! GET A FUCKING HOBBY!! NYC IS HUGE!!!! pic.twitter.com/2mXJ641o03
— ✨Taylor Swift fan account✨ (@eo_bells) May 23, 2023
Taylor Swift Fans Slammed For Screaming At Her Everywhere She Goes
The singer’s fans have been criticized for relentlessly following her wherever she goes, hoping to catch a glimpse of her. In one video clip, fans scream at the American musician as she takes eight steps to her car. While being ushered into her vehicle by security, Swift smiled awkwardly at people. Social media users have roasted Swifites for their hysterical behaviour. In one comment, the user explained: I hope you realize how crazy and intrusive this thing is and how scared she was when she was followed by someone from work to home. ” People would just wait outside, but it’s one thing to connect with your lyrics, and another to break into your house.”-Taylor Swift. The user on Twitter said: I hope you all realize how creepy and intrusive this whole thing is and how scared she was as she walked from her job to her home.
To all the Taylor Swift “fans” waiting outside her home for hours and getting way too close to her vehicles… pic.twitter.com/xjsMKa0D6Y
— Luke (@TweetsByLuke) May 23, 2023
I would call that stalker behaviour. Someone else said: You have to be a certain kind of person to go out and wait outside someone’s house with a cup of coffee in hand! MAKE SURE YOU GET A JOB. You’re a weirdo if you spend hours outside someone’s house! Get a freaking hobby! NYC IS BIG! You are not a Taylor Swift fan if you stalk her, scare her, and make her feel like a commodity. You are not a Taylor Swift fan if you surround her and crowd her. Get help by watching the Miss Americana scene. No, you’re a creep and a stalker, not a Swiftie, a fourth user added. This phenomenon was the subject of Taylor’s own Netflix documentary. Miss Americana shows her getting into her car while screaming fans shout her name and comment on how odd it was. Although it is understandable to do it after a concert, she found it weird that her fans waited outside her hotel or home to see her.
PSA, you're not a Taylor swift fan if you stalk her, scare her, make her feel like a commodity, you are not a fan if you think surrounding and crowding her is ok. Go watch the miss Americana scene and get help. You're a creep and a stalker, not a swiftie.
— John. LEAVE TAYLOR ALONE (@clowneriast_13) May 19, 2023
Taylor looked so confused. I’m so sorry queen, they don’t belong with us.
— you’re on your own, Aziz. (@13swiftdelicate) May 23, 2023
The way I lived in NY for 3 years and never stalked Taylor Swift because it’s actually incredibly easy to just you know, not stalk her?
— Ang (in my Eras, Era)🦇💜🫶🏼 (@angtaysversion) May 23, 2023
FR like did they not watch miss americana? like i get ur excited but why do they feel the need to WAIT OUTSIDE HER HOUSE
— mia (taylor’s version) 🕰️ (@miasonmars) May 23, 2023
