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“Most People Hated Her”: People Who Knew Taylor Swift In High School Speak Out
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“Most People Hated Her”: People Who Knew Taylor Swift In High School Speak Out

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Taylor Swift didn’t have many friends growing up and made her schoolmates roll their eyes at her confident claim that she would be a “star,” people who knew her as a child recently said. Others highlighted Taylor’s wealth, describing the singer as a brat.” Additionally, Swift’s height was sometimes a point of commentary, as she stood out among her peers.

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  • Taylor Swift didn't have many friends growing up and made her schoolmates roll their eyes at her claim that she would be a 'star'.
  • Taylor's former teacher said she was a 'little sunbeam who just bounced around' and was always writing poetry, even in music class.
  • Taylor reportedly started dating an older boy soon after enrolling in Hendersonville High School, adding to the school's perception of her as a 'brat'.

75-year-old Lois Hamilton, who lives next to the Swifts’ former holiday home in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, USA, said Taylor was “cute and confident” but that she didn’t have a lot of friends.

She told The Sunday Times in an exposé on the music star’s early years published on Saturday (June 8): “She was more solitary, very happy in her own room.” 

When she arrived at Hendersonville High School after moving to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14, Taylor reportedly made a notable entrance.

A former classmate told The Times that the Cruel Summer hitmaker told people she was going to be a star.

Taylor Swift didn’t have many friends growing up and made her schoolmates roll their eyes at her claim that she would be a “star”

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The source said: “We kind of rolled our eyes because, being in Nashville, we hear that a lot.

“It was just such a strong statement for someone of that age.”

Almost immediately after enrolling in the Nashville school, Taylor reportedly started dating an “older boy.”

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He was reportedly popular and had a “preppy look with a country flair” — he would fray the corners of his cap and stick a fishing hook through it. 

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Within months, however, their relationship had ended, The Times reported.

Many students thought the now-billionaire musician was “a bit of a brat,” from the moneyed side of town and modeling clothes for Abercrombie & Fitch. 

At 16, Taylor bought a Lexus SC430 convertible, the car driven by Regina George, the meanest girl in Mean Girls, The Times reported.

The exposé touched on the ultra-popular songstress’ father, Scott Swift, a third-generation banker and former radio salesman who spent $10,000 building his daughter a recording studio in their home.

An exposé published by The Sunday Times featured interviews of people who knew Taylor growing up 

Image credits: jessicamclane/The Independent

By the age of 15, Taylor had a record deal with a company in which Scott had bought a 3 percent stake.

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Moreover, the at-the-time teen music protégé was touring in Cher’s former tour bus, which Scott had bought for her.

At the Swifts’ former home, Pine Ridge Farm, a former Christmas tree farm near Reading, Pennsylvania, a couple who now inhabits the location have been instructed to restrict their communication to a specific publication.

“We’re not supposed to talk to anybody but People magazine,” they told The Times, confirming “Swift’s team” had given the order.

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77-year-old Maureen Pemrick, Taylor’s first-grade teacher at private school Wyndcroft in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, told the British news outlet: “She was a little sunbeam who just bounced around.”

Barbara Kolvek, 78, a music teacher at Wyndcroft, recalled the time Taylor was given the part of Freddie Fasttalk in the play The Runaway Snowman, noting: “She didn’t care that she had to play a boy. 

“She wanted to do it. And so she did.”

At about nine years old, the Pennsylvania native moved schools to Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School in West Reading — teachers say to be closer to theatre rehearsals.

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Some people highlighted Taylor’s wealth, describing the singer as a “brat”

Image credits: talesoftailz

57-year-old Cremer, a tech support guy by day who was introduced to the Swift family by his brother, ran the youth theatre in the area.

He reportedly taught Taylor how to play guitar, telling The Times: “She was sweet and kind and eager. 

“She was never a guitar virtuoso, but the idea was to teach her how to project into a microphone and play as if on autopilot — to allow her to perform.” 

Taylor’s parents reportedly “made a fuss” over their daughter, who they called “T,” “Tay,” or “Tay-Tay.”

Cremer recalled: “Scott was the cash guy.

“He could sell ice to the Eskimos. Andrea (Taylor’s mother) was the one who kept Taylor on point. 

“She had her eye on the prize.”

Later, Cremer was threatened with legal action by Swift’s team — which he says was dropped — for creating a website called ITaughtTaylorSwift.com, The Times reported.

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Today, he reportedly claims to have been “written out” of the pop star’s biography.

Barbara Kolvek, who was Taylor’s teacher from first through fourth grade, said: “She was always writing poetry, always.”

Image credits: CBS Philadelphia

Two years ago, a woman named Jessica McLane went viral on TikTok for claiming to have been a classmate of Taylor’s and for sharing her negative experience with the songstress.

In the video, which was reshared by The Independent’s YouTube page on October 27, 2022, Jessica recalled Taylor leaving high school in 2006 to be homeschooled following the release of her second single from her self-titled debut album, Teardrops On My Guitar.

“When she first started becoming super successful (…) most people hated her,” the TikToker said.

Teardrops On My Guitar was inspired by Taylor’s Hendersonville High School older boyfriend, The Times reported, which Jessica confirmed caused a lot of resentment.

“Keep in mind these are her peers,” the Hendersonville High alumni said. “You know this isn’t like just random people on the internet, she’s literally like what 16-17 leaving high school to pursue a career that people are telling her that she could never have, you know.”

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Jessica continued: “Also the guys she was writing these songs about, they were still in school, you know, they were still there and now they have a hit song about them talking about what [kind of] boyfriend they are.”

She further revealed: “There were not a lot of people at [the] high school who had nice things to say about her.”

Taylor’s alleged former schoolmate went on to disclose that in 2009, her senior class was invited by the artist to the Country Music Awards (CMAs) of that year as a way to prove them wrong about her stardom dreams.

Jessica recalled: “That’s really cool but it was very random, like, we didn’t know why Taylor Swift was inviting us to the CMAs. 

“As we all know 2009 is the year that she killed the game, Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Music Video of the Year.” 

The TikToker went on to highlight Taylor’s 2022 Midnight album release on Kim Kardashian’s birthday, which is when she started “learning about all the other petty things that Taylor has done over the years.”

Last month, Barbara Kolvek, who was Taylor’s teacher from first through fourth grade at Wyndcroft, told CBS News: “She was always writing poetry, always. 

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“Even in music class, even when she shouldn’t.”

The recent revelations about Taylor’s younger years sparked divided reactions

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As a visual editor in the News team, I look for the most interesting pictures and comments to make each post interesting and informative through images, so that you aren't reading only blocks of text. I joined Bored Panda not that long ago, but in this short amount of time I have covered a wide range of topics: from true crime to Taylor Swift memes (my search history is very questionable because of that).In my freetime, I enjoy spending time at the gym, gaming, binging Great British Bake Off and adding yet another tattoo artist that I would love to get a tattoo from to my pinterest board.

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Gavin Johnson
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are few individuals in the world who go on to become world famous, you can write a list of musicians, actors, athletes, politicians, etc and they will make up a tiny percentage of the world population. They will exhibit traits that are slightly different to everyone else, they have a drive and a focus that’s all theirs, that’s what gets them into that tiny percentage. They may very well be misunderstood by their peers at school or college, they may stand out and folk don’t like that. That’s why articles like this exist. Personally I don’t like her music but she’s a force for good and you ought to respect her desire to be in control of her own destiny, she’s smashing it right now, fair play to her.

Adrian
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that tiny percentage are because their parents were from the tiny percentage. I can't think of a billionaire who didn't come from a wealthy family. Being "self made" is a myth.

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Slapdash1
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's quite amazing how she is actually one of the least important people on the planet and yet everybody is making out like she's somehow super relevant.

Pink Princess
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Celebrities are entertaining and her music appeals to a lot of people. It's not that deep

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Momogi
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love her music and honestly what happened in the past, I don't really care. She was a teenager and as long as she is not a bully or a criminal, I dont cringe.

ConstantlyJon
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, she was a teenager. Yeah, they're bratty. Whatever. Kid was 17 when Tim McGraw came out and I'm sure success didn't do her any favors as a kid.

Candice Soo
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The quality of the content is disappointing. Can we not have condescending articles about people as teenagers doing teenage things and enjoying life.

Tho Nguyen
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strange that the only "adult" interviewees in this story are her former teachers. They spoke normally about Swift without a hint of resentment (well, except for the guitar instructor). Seems the former "high school classmates" never went past their "teenage" phase. I am not a Swiftie, occasionally I listen to some of her old songs and that's it. This' just riddiculous, can we have more articles about arts and comics instead of this undignified trash, Panda?

Marian Moore
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the kitty said Meow!! Sounds like a lot of jealousy coming from "former HS students. I don't know about others, but I am nothing like I was in HS. Eventually we are supposed to grow up. I can see some from Taylor Swift's HS didn't get the message. I am sure that Taylor Swift could give a rat's A## about her HS years or the people at the HS. I know I haven't seen anyone from my HS since my 20-year reunion and that was decades ago. I am 75.

Susan Taylor
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think there was alot of jealousy going on there. Kids can be cruel..

Karen Denning
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can certainly imagine a lot of envy and resentment was present among her peers. It's a sad truth that a lot of people don't like to witness someone else working hard to achieve their goals and being successful in doing so. Also, since she was reportedly highly focused on her poetry, songwriting, music, etc. she may have seemed aloof to the other kids. Just a guess, but as someone who's often been misjudged for an obvious reason, among others, I don't think it's going too far out on a limb to believe it's likely the case.

Tee Cee
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what kind of a douchey reporter do you have to be to even want to write this.

Miguel Gonzalez
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like her or her music, but I sure as heck wasn't going to go back and ask people that knew her in HS what she was like. Seems intrusive. I know I wouldn't want folks doing that to me.

Albert Mastello
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have read all this and am not surprised at the negative comments. That is pure jealousy as I see it. She apparently was both gifted and driven from a young age. She KNEW who she was and what she wanted to become. Tell me what is so wrong about that. The vast majority of kids her age were clueless as to what they wanted in their future; hence they had no drive or work ethic beyond the local fast food outlets. I came of age in the 60s (and Viet Nam) and while Taylor's music is not in my wheel house, it is very good and she impresses me as a staunch business person, leader, manager, and from what I read about her tours a VERY generous boss who shares much with her touring staff and other workers. Again, tell me what is so wrong about that. Her success did not happen because her "daddy" bought her way into the recording industry, or a used touring bus, etc. No, she has bonified mega talent and KNOWS how to use it. If you are still mad, you are sad! Carry on Taylor!

Rick Hnjs
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So much positivity in the world to write about, so much critical negativity to attack with the pen as well. What kind of reporter writes about this ?

Mark Lind-Hanson
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't particularly care for her music but I wouldn't begrudge what she's done for herself. Or maybe, what the love of thousands of strangers has done for her.

Haley Futch
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How does anyone know for a fact that these people actually knew her? Anyone can make claims

Debi Martin
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

High School... this is a joke story. Everyone in HS has issues... I never realized how many people had issues with me until years later. I was happy and friendly and had alot of "friends"

Kate Jones
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I could care less about Taylor Swift, but I mean, there was nothing I read here that showed she was a brat so I feel like this was misleading. In fact it seemed like most people had nice things to say about her. I've seen a lot worse from rich, teenage girls. She was working. Made her own money and acted...like a teenage girl. She bought a swanky car. I would too if I had that kind of money! I hate seeing this kind of petty gossip trying to hurt a successful person simply because they're successful. All celebrities are usually sh!t, but at least this one does the work. She's not singing a song with 3 words in it fully autotuned and humping a pole on stage to make up for her bad vocals. It's not entirely my style of music but at least I can appreciate that she's actually performing and working. Let her buy a mansion if she wants!

Nova McLaren
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teenagers are horrible, jealous creatures. I'm glad that get parents supported her and she didn't let her peers get her down. I don't like pop and country in general, but I love that she followed her dreams to super stardom! Good for her!

justagirl
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't even know what to think about this gal anymore. If you're a swifty, go for it. If you hate ts, I dont care. Do your own thing. But personally I dont know if she's a twat or not a twat. I just never particularly liked her is all.

Ace
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's just a "gal" who's obsessed with anything "celebrity" and insists on posting about it here with its usual +30 upvotes at the start to disguise how unpopular they are. Oh, you meant TS? Who cares.

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Joe Fronti
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that most people that don'l like her are jealous.She isn't hurting anybody and brings joy to millions of people.I think the type of people who don't like her are the followers of that fat ,old,demented felon that thinks he is still president.

David L. Hudson
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fame and fortune, as a goal , is not something to discourage for your children. As a parent, you want your child to succeed in life. That's a goal itself. Taylor had the luxury of the tools it takes to become successful. Most don't. But , they nurtured her talent, and the rest is history. Their is absolutely nothing wrong with what her Parents did. They took a chance and it payed off. Don't be envious or jealous. Be happy. Now you have a guide. If you want. It's so natural and organic. All the naysayers, should plow up some dirt and grow a garden. Maybe then you'll get it.

Beverly Akin
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am not a fan, however, she has made an entire career of being the "mean girl" with her lyrics and boyfriend bashing. She has a market of tween awkward girls.

Mandy E
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well, of course people hated her. She was a wildly confident young woman who had a lot of money, and she wasn't shy about it. She didn't spend her energy trying to get everyone to like her and think she was "nice", which is what the world expects women and girls to focus on.

Ross Cohen
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Moved her family to Nashville and built her a $10,000 studio. lol her fans don't care if she was gifted a career, they like her. Is what t is.

Karl Kalasky
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kudos to her parents for backing her dreams and supporting her talent.... And not taking advantage of her success like most do... Including Elvis Presley.. and yes her classmates w o not like her especially if she is getting more famous... But now it really doesn't matter... If I was her I wouldn't say s**t to any of the haters .. just keep on doing what she is s doing until the star stops shining

Jesha
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

None of these sound like she was particularly heinous, just she had a rich family and a slight attitude, if that. Not a Swift fan, but everything sounds like she was 17 and folks were a little envious. Nobody's talking about bullying here.

Dave
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

she is just a entertainer. nothing more or less.she has no sway with me in fact i have never heard her music. not my style, prefer h eavy metal. good music. not canned i also would never buy a ticket to any of her concerts.but she does have hot legs lol

Mr. Jones
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The amount of time and energy people put into hating celebrities is astonishing. Show me on the doll where Taylor Swift hurt you.

Tele Avision
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The funniest thing about the comment section is a lot people think their opinion matters or the subject of the article is reading it or they think they know what the subject is thinking or feeling or they comment like they know that person, personally.

Gavin Johnson
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are few individuals in the world who go on to become world famous, you can write a list of musicians, actors, athletes, politicians, etc and they will make up a tiny percentage of the world population. They will exhibit traits that are slightly different to everyone else, they have a drive and a focus that’s all theirs, that’s what gets them into that tiny percentage. They may very well be misunderstood by their peers at school or college, they may stand out and folk don’t like that. That’s why articles like this exist. Personally I don’t like her music but she’s a force for good and you ought to respect her desire to be in control of her own destiny, she’s smashing it right now, fair play to her.

Adrian
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that tiny percentage are because their parents were from the tiny percentage. I can't think of a billionaire who didn't come from a wealthy family. Being "self made" is a myth.

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Slapdash1
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's quite amazing how she is actually one of the least important people on the planet and yet everybody is making out like she's somehow super relevant.

Pink Princess
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Celebrities are entertaining and her music appeals to a lot of people. It's not that deep

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Momogi
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love her music and honestly what happened in the past, I don't really care. She was a teenager and as long as she is not a bully or a criminal, I dont cringe.

ConstantlyJon
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, she was a teenager. Yeah, they're bratty. Whatever. Kid was 17 when Tim McGraw came out and I'm sure success didn't do her any favors as a kid.

Candice Soo
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The quality of the content is disappointing. Can we not have condescending articles about people as teenagers doing teenage things and enjoying life.

Tho Nguyen
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strange that the only "adult" interviewees in this story are her former teachers. They spoke normally about Swift without a hint of resentment (well, except for the guitar instructor). Seems the former "high school classmates" never went past their "teenage" phase. I am not a Swiftie, occasionally I listen to some of her old songs and that's it. This' just riddiculous, can we have more articles about arts and comics instead of this undignified trash, Panda?

Marian Moore
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the kitty said Meow!! Sounds like a lot of jealousy coming from "former HS students. I don't know about others, but I am nothing like I was in HS. Eventually we are supposed to grow up. I can see some from Taylor Swift's HS didn't get the message. I am sure that Taylor Swift could give a rat's A## about her HS years or the people at the HS. I know I haven't seen anyone from my HS since my 20-year reunion and that was decades ago. I am 75.

Susan Taylor
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think there was alot of jealousy going on there. Kids can be cruel..

Karen Denning
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can certainly imagine a lot of envy and resentment was present among her peers. It's a sad truth that a lot of people don't like to witness someone else working hard to achieve their goals and being successful in doing so. Also, since she was reportedly highly focused on her poetry, songwriting, music, etc. she may have seemed aloof to the other kids. Just a guess, but as someone who's often been misjudged for an obvious reason, among others, I don't think it's going too far out on a limb to believe it's likely the case.

Tee Cee
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what kind of a douchey reporter do you have to be to even want to write this.

Miguel Gonzalez
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like her or her music, but I sure as heck wasn't going to go back and ask people that knew her in HS what she was like. Seems intrusive. I know I wouldn't want folks doing that to me.

Albert Mastello
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have read all this and am not surprised at the negative comments. That is pure jealousy as I see it. She apparently was both gifted and driven from a young age. She KNEW who she was and what she wanted to become. Tell me what is so wrong about that. The vast majority of kids her age were clueless as to what they wanted in their future; hence they had no drive or work ethic beyond the local fast food outlets. I came of age in the 60s (and Viet Nam) and while Taylor's music is not in my wheel house, it is very good and she impresses me as a staunch business person, leader, manager, and from what I read about her tours a VERY generous boss who shares much with her touring staff and other workers. Again, tell me what is so wrong about that. Her success did not happen because her "daddy" bought her way into the recording industry, or a used touring bus, etc. No, she has bonified mega talent and KNOWS how to use it. If you are still mad, you are sad! Carry on Taylor!

Rick Hnjs
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So much positivity in the world to write about, so much critical negativity to attack with the pen as well. What kind of reporter writes about this ?

Mark Lind-Hanson
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't particularly care for her music but I wouldn't begrudge what she's done for herself. Or maybe, what the love of thousands of strangers has done for her.

Haley Futch
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How does anyone know for a fact that these people actually knew her? Anyone can make claims

Debi Martin
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

High School... this is a joke story. Everyone in HS has issues... I never realized how many people had issues with me until years later. I was happy and friendly and had alot of "friends"

Kate Jones
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I could care less about Taylor Swift, but I mean, there was nothing I read here that showed she was a brat so I feel like this was misleading. In fact it seemed like most people had nice things to say about her. I've seen a lot worse from rich, teenage girls. She was working. Made her own money and acted...like a teenage girl. She bought a swanky car. I would too if I had that kind of money! I hate seeing this kind of petty gossip trying to hurt a successful person simply because they're successful. All celebrities are usually sh!t, but at least this one does the work. She's not singing a song with 3 words in it fully autotuned and humping a pole on stage to make up for her bad vocals. It's not entirely my style of music but at least I can appreciate that she's actually performing and working. Let her buy a mansion if she wants!

Nova McLaren
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teenagers are horrible, jealous creatures. I'm glad that get parents supported her and she didn't let her peers get her down. I don't like pop and country in general, but I love that she followed her dreams to super stardom! Good for her!

justagirl
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't even know what to think about this gal anymore. If you're a swifty, go for it. If you hate ts, I dont care. Do your own thing. But personally I dont know if she's a twat or not a twat. I just never particularly liked her is all.

Ace
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's just a "gal" who's obsessed with anything "celebrity" and insists on posting about it here with its usual +30 upvotes at the start to disguise how unpopular they are. Oh, you meant TS? Who cares.

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Joe Fronti
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that most people that don'l like her are jealous.She isn't hurting anybody and brings joy to millions of people.I think the type of people who don't like her are the followers of that fat ,old,demented felon that thinks he is still president.

David L. Hudson
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fame and fortune, as a goal , is not something to discourage for your children. As a parent, you want your child to succeed in life. That's a goal itself. Taylor had the luxury of the tools it takes to become successful. Most don't. But , they nurtured her talent, and the rest is history. Their is absolutely nothing wrong with what her Parents did. They took a chance and it payed off. Don't be envious or jealous. Be happy. Now you have a guide. If you want. It's so natural and organic. All the naysayers, should plow up some dirt and grow a garden. Maybe then you'll get it.

Beverly Akin
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am not a fan, however, she has made an entire career of being the "mean girl" with her lyrics and boyfriend bashing. She has a market of tween awkward girls.

Mandy E
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well, of course people hated her. She was a wildly confident young woman who had a lot of money, and she wasn't shy about it. She didn't spend her energy trying to get everyone to like her and think she was "nice", which is what the world expects women and girls to focus on.

Ross Cohen
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Moved her family to Nashville and built her a $10,000 studio. lol her fans don't care if she was gifted a career, they like her. Is what t is.

Karl Kalasky
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kudos to her parents for backing her dreams and supporting her talent.... And not taking advantage of her success like most do... Including Elvis Presley.. and yes her classmates w o not like her especially if she is getting more famous... But now it really doesn't matter... If I was her I wouldn't say s**t to any of the haters .. just keep on doing what she is s doing until the star stops shining

Jesha
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

None of these sound like she was particularly heinous, just she had a rich family and a slight attitude, if that. Not a Swift fan, but everything sounds like she was 17 and folks were a little envious. Nobody's talking about bullying here.

Dave
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

she is just a entertainer. nothing more or less.she has no sway with me in fact i have never heard her music. not my style, prefer h eavy metal. good music. not canned i also would never buy a ticket to any of her concerts.but she does have hot legs lol

Mr. Jones
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The amount of time and energy people put into hating celebrities is astonishing. Show me on the doll where Taylor Swift hurt you.

Tele Avision
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The funniest thing about the comment section is a lot people think their opinion matters or the subject of the article is reading it or they think they know what the subject is thinking or feeling or they comment like they know that person, personally.

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