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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Aug 27, 2017 19:42:56 GMT -5
Am I really supposed to buy that she's as self-aware as she tried to make me believe in this video?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2017 19:43:01 GMT -5
SHE JUST FUCKING DID THAT IM DEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD VIDEO OF THE YEAR
This gives me teas of both Paparazzi from Ggaga & Rumours from Lindsey Lohan And then sprinkles it with a shit ton of amazingness
Taylor has won me over this year, lol what even is a Katy Perry(no hate but she pretty much ended everyone)
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Post by nightshade on Aug 27, 2017 19:43:37 GMT -5
Look what you made her do. 🐍 A+ visual. Possibly my favorite of hers ever.
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Post by QAF on Aug 27, 2017 19:43:54 GMT -5
Tired.
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Post by theflying on Aug 27, 2017 19:43:57 GMT -5
Am I really supposed to buy that she's as self-aware as she tried to make me believe in this video? Considering all people do is shout those things to her over and over again...yeah?
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Post by MilesW1998 on Aug 27, 2017 19:44:56 GMT -5
Mixing the visual art stylings from other artists together was perfect for this video. Beyonce, Katy, Britney, Iggy, P!nk, Miley, Avril and others somehow it fucking works! And that ending OMG, that ending is so funny. That was all I came for the MTV awards for, now I don't even care anymore about the awards. Imma watch this all night long.
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Post by Dreams on Aug 27, 2017 19:45:27 GMT -5
Wow! That's one of the best music videos I've seen in a while.
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Post by Caviar on Aug 27, 2017 19:47:04 GMT -5
The flawless 8 counts, acute self-depricating shade, snakes, biiitch
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Post by justlurkingaround on Aug 27, 2017 19:47:38 GMT -5
WHAT AN AMAZING VIDEO.
*insert non-all caps letters so this is not spam.*
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Post by Envoirment on Aug 27, 2017 19:48:02 GMT -5
Video is likely going to be shattering vevo records. Already 100k likes/dislikes in less than 30 minutes.
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Post by tinawina on Aug 27, 2017 19:48:47 GMT -5
Very entertaining video!
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Post by MilesW1998 on Aug 27, 2017 19:51:43 GMT -5
Another thing I noticed was that she crashed a FUCKING GOLD BUGATTI VEYRON!!
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Post by theflying on Aug 27, 2017 19:52:09 GMT -5
Something pretty self aware I noticed from the video:
When she's in front of the podium with her "Squad", in a villain outfit, notice how all the girls are carbon clone pretty white girls -- the same criticism people levied against her.
Notice then the new Taylor, who is dancing later in the vid, has a diverse array of male dancers
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Aug 27, 2017 19:53:10 GMT -5
Am I really supposed to buy that she's as self-aware as she tried to make me believe in this video? Considering all people do is shout those things to her over and over again...yeah? It'd land for me if I thought she actually capable to being genuinely self-deprecating. But it's clear to me that this is a calculated move to come off as self-aware, when we all know that she's deeply annoyed by many of the criticisms she poked fun at. But Tay Tay is savvy enough to realize the public would eat it up, which they are if you guys are any indication, so she'll laugh her way to the bank and to every headline. Brava. Before uptight fans start accusing me of trolling, let me say something positive about the video. Great production value, budget, and visuals. That was all to be expected. The song still does less than nothing for me, but I guess I can somewhat understand the plot that she wanted for this video.
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Post by Az Paynter on Aug 27, 2017 19:53:39 GMT -5
I think the zombie Taylor from the graveyard scene is actually the Taylor from the 'Out Of The Woods' video? It looks kinda like the same dress.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Aug 27, 2017 19:54:02 GMT -5
Anyone noticed the tombstone for Nils Sjöberg? Queen.
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Post by MilesW1998 on Aug 27, 2017 19:54:33 GMT -5
^It is Taylor from OOTW.
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Post by Glove Slap on Aug 27, 2017 19:54:42 GMT -5
I think the zombie Taylor from the graveyard scene is actually the Taylor from the 'Out Of The Woods' video? It looks kinda like the same dress. Yeah it's supposed to be that one.
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Post by theflying on Aug 27, 2017 19:55:21 GMT -5
Isn't it amazing how the term "calculated" really is a substitute for "robot who is only capable of operating on a level that is completely removed from all genuine emotion".
And it's typically never labeled at men.
I'm reminded of how "calculated" Hillary Clinton was often accused of being, when she was a very warm, self deprecating person in real life.
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Post by Az Paynter on Aug 27, 2017 19:56:19 GMT -5
Isn't it amazing how the term "calculated" really is a substitute for "robot who is only capable of operating on a level that is completely removed from all genuine emotion". And it's typically never labeled at men. I'm reminded of how "calculated" Hillary Clinton was often accused of being, when she was a very warm, self deprecating person in real life. Did you take a left turn at the lounge by accident? The politics thread is that-a-way. :kii:
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Post by The Brazilian Guy 🇧🇷 on Aug 27, 2017 19:57:00 GMT -5
Am I really supposed to buy that she's as self-aware as she tried to make me believe in this video? I feel like she's trying to take charge of the narrative again like she did with Blank Space. Its like when people say you should joke about yourself before others do LOL
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Post by Joe1240 on Aug 27, 2017 19:57:13 GMT -5
Video Of The Year indeed. Just forget about the whole show and give the award to Taylor tonight. One of the best videos of her career.
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Post by Gray. on Aug 27, 2017 19:57:41 GMT -5
I loved that ending oh my god. Her self-awareness and self-parody are what makes her likable each era even though I inevitably dislike her towards the end of an era and between eras.
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Post by SHOOTER on Aug 27, 2017 19:58:25 GMT -5
There's not one original idea left under the sun anymore so all the recycled/borrowed/stole comments are superfluous.
And since we're at it, the crashed car reminded me of Madonna's What It Feels Like for a Girl. Nice homage!
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Post by theflying on Aug 27, 2017 19:59:22 GMT -5
Isn't it amazing how the term "calculated" really is a substitute for "robot who is only capable of operating on a level that is completely removed from all genuine emotion". And it's typically never labeled at men. I'm reminded of how "calculated" Hillary Clinton was often accused of being, when she was a very warm, self deprecating person in real life. Did you take a left turn at the lounge by accident? The politics thread is that-a-way. :kii: I'm pretty sure the way society regards extraordinarily successful women, especially those who have gotten to where they have by "playing the game", is EXTREMELY relevant to Taylor Swift. A woman cannot be calculating, and it's always a bad thing. It's never a negative male quality.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Aug 27, 2017 20:00:11 GMT -5
Except for the whole "Taylor's reputation wah wah" part, which looks like it'll be the basis of the whole era but it's extremely high school, that was a great video! I also loved the ending with all the Taylors bickering. Nice touch!
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Post by Az Paynter on Aug 27, 2017 20:00:12 GMT -5
Well okay, but if you wanna discuss that stick to Taylor. Bringing Hillary into this is going off topic.
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Post by theflying on Aug 27, 2017 20:02:48 GMT -5
Stop right there. I drew a parallel between a criticism leveled at Hillary and a criticism leveled (JUST NOW), at Taylor Swift, who may not have too much in common, but ARE extraordinarily successful women who people are just oh so willing to think their every move is calculated and fake.
That's not off topic, that's super relevant.
Don't try and shut down the very relevant point because you don't want to address it.
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Aug 27, 2017 20:03:05 GMT -5
I love the video. It's easily one of her best ones. I like how she went through all the painstaking effort to recreate her previous looks from her earlier eras towards the end. I liked the last scene where she is making fun of herself and saying most of the things that we are all thinking about how she is. I did see little elements that have been seen in other videos by other artists, but I like how they have all been changed up and incorporated into this video. The production value and direction is superb. Taylor looks stunning! My favorite look is the old Hollywood one where she is in the tub with the jewelry. The scene with the "Formation"/"Haunted" look was fun too.
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Post by Dylan :) on Aug 27, 2017 20:04:24 GMT -5
Does anyone have a list of references? I think I saw Iggy, Beyoncé, Gaga and Britney. I also noticed one of the Taylors in the bridge had a 13 on her hand
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