TEXAS. A video showing a man smashing a Taylor Swift-signed guitar with a hammer recently caused an uproar among Swifties.
Taylor Swift is undoubtedly the most famous and successful singer of today. With over 200 million albums sold worldwide, she has established herself as one of the best-selling artists of all time and continues to break new records. The man bought the famous singer’s guitar at auction for $4,000 (around 3,600 euros) and then destroyed it in front of onlookers.
Controversy over expensive purchase
In the video, released on Sunday, September 29, the white-haired man can be seen breaking the guitar with a hammer. Splinters of wood fly through the air while he laughs loudly. His behavior raises questions: Why would someone spend so much money on a collectible, only to immediately destroy it? The fans are shocked and cannot understand the meaning behind the expensive purchase. Many people express outrage at the avoidable waste. Others, however, celebrate the man’s action.
The presidential election could be the trigger
Although the man’s exact motives remain unclear, speculation is rife that the incident may have political motives and was staged. This may be related to Swift’s recent support for presidential candidate Kamala Harris. At the beginning of September, she spoke out in favor of the Democratic candidates in an Instagram post. With her millions of fans, she is promised a significant influence on the election.
