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Swifties are reeling after a video of a man smashing a $4,000 autographed Taylor Swift guitar went viral. The unnamed man stirred up controversy by destroying the guitar, signed by the 14-time Grammy winner, just moments after purchasing it. In the footage, which surfaced on Sunday, September 29, the white-haired man can be seen picking up the guitar before repeatedly smashing it with a hammer, sending shards of wood flying across the room. As the destruction unfolds, his laughter fills the air, seemingly delighted by the chaos he has caused. At one point, it appears he’s about to deliver a final, dramatic overhead smash before the host of the event steps in, taking the hammer away.

 

Fans of the 34-year-old pop star were left baffled by the man’s bizarre actions, struggling to understand why someone would spend thousands of dollars on a prized collectible, only to obliterate it in seconds. Reactions flooded social media, with many questioning the man's motives and expressing frustration over what seemed like a pointless waste of money. 

One fan on X (formerly Twitter) remarked, "Taylor Swift is worth $1 billion. This doesn't affect her. He just set $4000 on fire. He must be struggling in this economy." Another user agreed, adding, "It doesn't affect Taylor Swift, and he just lost $4,000." 

 

Other comments were more critical of the man's behavior. One person sarcastically quipped, "What a normal, well-adjusted human." Another criticized the wastefulness of his act, noting, "Why didn't he give some of that cash to his poor neighbors who can't afford eggs and cereal. These are not serious people." While most fans were left bewildered, one commenter tried to look on the bright side, saying, "I hope the auction price went to a great cause!!!"

 

The exact reason behind the man’s actions remains unclear, but some have speculated that the stunt could have been politically motivated. Earlier in September, Taylor Swift publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president, and some believe this may have triggered the bizarre protest. "Yeah, this endorsement thing ain't working out too hot for Ms. @taylorswift13," one person remarked online.

 

However, not everyone condemned the man’s actions, with some actually supporting him. One user stated, "I want to buy this guy a beer," while another boldly declared, "He's my hero."

 

As of now, Taylor Swift has yet to comment on the viral video, leaving fans and critics alike to continue debating the motivations and implications behind the shocking act.

 

Based on a report from: Newsweek 2024-10-02

 

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2 hours ago, Social Media said:

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Swifties are reeling after a video of a man smashing a $4,000 autographed Taylor Swift guitar went viral. The unnamed man stirred up controversy by destroying the guitar, signed by the 14-time Grammy winner, just moments after purchasing it. In the footage, which surfaced on Sunday, September 29, the white-haired man can be seen picking up the guitar before repeatedly smashing it with a hammer, sending shards of wood flying across the room. As the destruction unfolds, his laughter fills the air, seemingly delighted by the chaos he has caused. At one point, it appears he’s about to deliver a final, dramatic overhead smash before the host of the event steps in, taking the hammer away.

 

Fans of the 34-year-old pop star were left baffled by the man’s bizarre actions, struggling to understand why someone would spend thousands of dollars on a prized collectible, only to obliterate it in seconds. Reactions flooded social media, with many questioning the man's motives and expressing frustration over what seemed like a pointless waste of money. 

One fan on X (formerly Twitter) remarked, "Taylor Swift is worth $1 billion. This doesn't affect her. He just set $4000 on fire. He must be struggling in this economy." Another user agreed, adding, "It doesn't affect Taylor Swift, and he just lost $4,000." 

 

 

Other comments were more critical of the man's behavior. One person sarcastically quipped, "What a normal, well-adjusted human." Another criticized the wastefulness of his act, noting, "Why didn't he give some of that cash to his poor neighbors who can't afford eggs and cereal. These are not serious people." While most fans were left bewildered, one commenter tried to look on the bright side, saying, "I hope the auction price went to a great cause!!!"

 

The exact reason behind the man’s actions remains unclear, but some have speculated that the stunt could have been politically motivated. Earlier in September, Taylor Swift publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president, and some believe this may have triggered the bizarre protest. "Yeah, this endorsement thing ain't working out too hot for Ms. @taylorswift13," one person remarked online.

 

However, not everyone condemned the man’s actions, with some actually supporting him. One user stated, "I want to buy this guy a beer," while another boldly declared, "He's my hero."

 

As of now, Taylor Swift has yet to comment on the viral video, leaving fans and critics alike to continue debating the motivations and implications behind the shocking act.

 

Based on a report from: Newsweek 2024-10-02

 

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Trump paid him. 

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1 hour ago, loong said:

 

What a strange thing to be proud of!
I'm impressed that you know all about her songs by studying her clothes and romances without ever listening to one song.

 

didn't  say I know, only that I assume.

Sorry if it's confusing....

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1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

 

Looks fine to me. Looks pretty happy actually. 😄

 

Although I understand the combination of his age, sex and race will trigger certain types. 

 

I'd say he might even be Republican and heterosexual, but I don't want to add to your obvious distress on the issue. 

 

His age, sex, and race have nothing to do with it.

His weird act of spending $4000 to buy a guitar only to smash it is what draws attention.

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4 minutes ago, cdemundo said:

 

His age, sex, and race have nothing to do with it.

 

It does for certain types on the forum. "Gammon" is the term often bandied around for such a demographic. 

 

4 minutes ago, cdemundo said:

His weird act of spending $4000 to buy a guitar only to smash it is what draws attention.

 

Yes, he certainly drew a lot of attention to the cause and still has the guitar. Might even be worth more now given the attention the story has got. Might make a good prop at a Trump rally, or put it in a glass display cabinet on the wall of the white house for when Trump takes residence for the second time. 

 

See how much publicity you can get for $4000.

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10 minutes ago, cdemundo said:

 

His age, sex, and race have nothing to do with it.

His weird act of spending $4000 to buy a guitar only to smash it is what draws attention.

That will be weird if that was his act and money. When you are on the losing side, you do desperate thing to draw attention. 

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