Taylor Swift: The Opposite of Bad Blood
Taylor Swift, like many other celebrities, takes advantage of the use of technological platforms provided by forms of social media such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, to reach out to her fans on a worldwide scale and invite them into her life. Through the use of social media, Taylor Swift strives to portray a persona of a person who values friendship and is family oriented, is conscious and empathetic towards people who are struggling, and is gracious and humble for the opportunities and success she has achieved.
A prevalent theme within Swift’s social media accounts is friendship and family. Through her posts, Swift is able to demonstrate that she values these relationships in her life. From numerous …show more content…
In a beautiful Instagram post of a happy wedding party, bride and groom in the middle of a group full of smiles, Swift can be seen in the back, bouquet raised above her head, and her mouth open in excitement. Explaining the context of the photograph is her caption: “I met her when I was 10 days old, and him in kindergarten…I’m the happiest maid of honor ever” (Instagram, Wedding). Swift uses evidence from this post to again prove she values friendship and how she, also, is a valued friend. The bride and groom were some of her oldest friends, and Swift shows this relationship was upheld over many years. By being the asked to be the maid of honor in a wedding, Swift shows that others value her friendship, and that she is close with them. Swift’s provides an opportunity for her fans to connect to the emotional aspect of long-term friendships they have themselves by relating Swift’s love of people who are important to her, to their love of people who are important in their own lives. This adds a dimension of authenticity to Swift both as a celebrity and as a …show more content…
In response to the tragic terrorist attacks that occurred in Paris, killing over 130 civilians, Swift tweeted a picture of herself on the Pont des Arts in France. The image depicts Swift, back turned to the camera, looking out across the river. The colors within the picture are muted, and because she has her back turned and is alone, it appears that she is in solemn thought, connecting to the serious tone of her message. Captioned “Praying for Paris. Our hearts are breaking for and with you,” Swift tells not only the people of France, but also the world, that she is alongside them (Twitter, Paris). Swift uses the emotional impact of solidarity during loss and fearful times to demonstrate that she cares and is aware of events that take place and impact people other than herself. The horrific terrorist attacks that occurred in France impacted the lives of many. By having many people relate to this experience, Swift reaching out and saying that she is thinking of them invokes the feeling of connectedness in those affected, and they feel Swift genuinely cares about their wellbeing. Despite the fact Swift was not present at the attack, she empathizes for the people, and lets them know in her caption she is not just keeping them in their thoughts, but also standing with
Taylor Swift, like many other celebrities, takes advantage of the use of technological platforms provided by forms of social media such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, to reach out to her fans on a worldwide scale and invite them into her life. Through the use of social media, Taylor Swift strives to portray a persona of a person who values friendship and is family oriented, is conscious and empathetic towards people who are struggling, and is gracious and humble for the opportunities and success she has achieved.
A prevalent theme within Swift’s social media accounts is friendship and family. Through her posts, Swift is able to demonstrate that she values these relationships in her life. From numerous …show more content…
In a beautiful Instagram post of a happy wedding party, bride and groom in the middle of a group full of smiles, Swift can be seen in the back, bouquet raised above her head, and her mouth open in excitement. Explaining the context of the photograph is her caption: “I met her when I was 10 days old, and him in kindergarten…I’m the happiest maid of honor ever” (Instagram, Wedding). Swift uses evidence from this post to again prove she values friendship and how she, also, is a valued friend. The bride and groom were some of her oldest friends, and Swift shows this relationship was upheld over many years. By being the asked to be the maid of honor in a wedding, Swift shows that others value her friendship, and that she is close with them. Swift’s provides an opportunity for her fans to connect to the emotional aspect of long-term friendships they have themselves by relating Swift’s love of people who are important to her, to their love of people who are important in their own lives. This adds a dimension of authenticity to Swift both as a celebrity and as a …show more content…
In response to the tragic terrorist attacks that occurred in Paris, killing over 130 civilians, Swift tweeted a picture of herself on the Pont des Arts in France. The image depicts Swift, back turned to the camera, looking out across the river. The colors within the picture are muted, and because she has her back turned and is alone, it appears that she is in solemn thought, connecting to the serious tone of her message. Captioned “Praying for Paris. Our hearts are breaking for and with you,” Swift tells not only the people of France, but also the world, that she is alongside them (Twitter, Paris). Swift uses the emotional impact of solidarity during loss and fearful times to demonstrate that she cares and is aware of events that take place and impact people other than herself. The horrific terrorist attacks that occurred in France impacted the lives of many. By having many people relate to this experience, Swift reaching out and saying that she is thinking of them invokes the feeling of connectedness in those affected, and they feel Swift genuinely cares about their wellbeing. Despite the fact Swift was not present at the attack, she empathizes for the people, and lets them know in her caption she is not just keeping them in their thoughts, but also standing with