

Look What We Made Her Do: How Taylor Swift Built The Swiftie Cult
Feb 29, 2024
Exploring Taylor Swift's fan engagement and the cult-like devotion of Swifties, understanding the protective nature of fans and the impact of the 2009 VMAs on her career. Delving into the complexities of fame, media exploitation, and the importance of critical engagement with pop culture.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Taylor Swift's Fan Engagement and Community Building
02:39 • 24min
Navigating Taylor Swift Fandom and Media Exploitation
26:15 • 15min
Exploration of a Famous Individual's Persona and Public Image
40:57 • 3min
Exploring Success, Underdogs, and 'Saw Winners'
43:53 • 3min
Exploring Taylor Swift's Relationship with Fans and the Kanye West VMA Incident
46:41 • 4min
The Influence of the 2009 VMAs and Asher Roth's Success
50:27 • 6min
The Importance of Critical Engagement with Pop Culture
56:09 • 2min