Taylor Swift Is Rewriting Her Internet History

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim wade through the negative reactions to
Taylor Swift’s album The Life of a Showgirl. From outdated meme
references to clunky shots at other female artists, Swift’s album
indicates an oddly distant relationship with the internet. However,
is she a devious online mastermind or a blundering millennial?
Plus, why it’s important that this album’s backlash has gone
largely unchallenged by fellow Swifties. Get more of ICYMI with
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