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[[File:Taylor Swift GMA (8114373842).jpg|thumb|[[Taylor Swift]] interacting with the Swifties gathered outside the ''[[Good Morning America]]'' studio in New York City (2012)]]

'''Swifties''' are the [[fandom]] of the American singer-songwriter [[Taylor Swift]]. Regarded by journalists as one of the largest, most devoted, and influential fan bases, Swifties are known for their high levels of participation, creativity, community, [[fanaticism]], and cultural impact on the [[music industry]] and [[popular culture]]. They are a subject of widespread coverage in the [[mainstream media]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-08 |title=How 'Swiftonomics' is impacting the music industry |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cleex2epjn8o |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> ~~also known as a Tobin.~~

Critics have opined that Swift has redefined artist–fandom relationships by establishing an intimate connection with Swifties. She has frequently engaged with, helped, credited and prioritized her fans, who have offered unprecedented support and interest in her works irrespective of [[Public image of Taylor Swift|her wavering reception in the media]]. They continued to support Swift through her genre transitions, unanticipated artistic pivots, and her highly publicized controversies such as [[Taylor Swift masters dispute|the 2019 masters dispute]], while instigating the [[Taylor Swift–Ticketmaster controversy|political scrutiny of Ticketmaster]] that led to implementation of various laws and [[impact of the Eras Tour|stimulating economic growth with the Eras Tour]]. Journalists consider Swifties as a significantly influential [[voting bloc]], especially in the [[politics of the United States]].~~hello~~

Swift's releases, promotional efforts, and fashion have garnered attention for incorporating [[Easter egg (media)|Easter eggs]] and clues that are decoded by Swifties and considered part of her [[Worldbuilding|musical universe]]. They have also been a subject of criticism, with some fans displaying disregard for Swift's privacy by publicizing her real-time locations and engaging in [[Verbal abuse|verbal attack]] of individuals, including celebrities, who malign Swift. On the other hand, some Swifties criticize Swift for her lifestyle and professional choices, which journalists disapprove as a [[Parasocial interaction|parasocial]] relationship.

[[Cultural analysis|Cultural analyses]] have variably described Swifties as a [[community of interest]], a [[subculture]], and a near-[[metaverse]], while academics have studied them for their [[consumerism]], content creation, [[social capital]], [[collective effervescence]], organizing prolificacy, and [[interpersonal relationship]]s. The word Swiftie(s) was added to the ''[[Oxford Dictionary of English]]'' in 2023.

== History ==

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== Industrial impact ==

Swifties have been widely covered for their support for Swift in terms of her commercial success. Swift is known for her large CD and [[Phonograph record|vinyl]] sales despite the 21st-century music scene having shifted to a largely digital industry.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Arnold |first=Gina |date=January 2, 2021 |title=I Don't Give a Damn About Your Bad Reputation: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé Knowles, and Performance |url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07494467.2021.1945224 |journal=Contemporary Music Review |volume=40 |issue=1 |pages=27–40 |doi=10.1080/07494467.2021.1945224 |s2cid=238241113 |issn=0749-4467 |access-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926073406/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07494467.2021.1945224 |url-status=live }}</ref> From 2014 to 2015, Swift contested music streaming services [[Spotify]] and [[Apple Music]] to regulate their policies to protect [[Artistic integrity|artists' integrity]].<ref name="Khan-2021"/><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sisario |first=Ben |date=June 21, 2015 |title=Taylor Swift Criticism Spurs Apple to Change Royalties Policy |newspaper=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/22/business/media/taylor-swift-criticizes-apples-terms-for-streaming-music-service.html |access-date=May 6, 2023 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=May 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506145433/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/22/business/media/taylor-swift-criticizes-apples-terms-for-streaming-music-service.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She announced that ''1989'', her first-ever [[pop music]] album, would not release on Spotify and Apple Music, protesting the platform's "minuscule" payments to musicians.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Linshi |first=Jack |date=November 3, 2014 |title=Here's Why Taylor Swift Pulled Her Music From Spotify |url=https://time.com/3554468/why-taylor-swift-spotify/ |magazine=Time |access-date=May 6, 2023 |archive-date=January 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120150946/https://time.com/3554468/why-taylor-swift-spotify/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Some journalists, such as Nilay Patel of ''[[Vox (website)|Vox]],'' criticized Swift's beliefs; Patel said that the Internet sabotaged the [[Album era|album format]] and claimed that most fans would not shop for a Swift CD anymore.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patel |first=Nilay |date=July 7, 2014 |title=Taylor Swift doesn't understand supply and demand |url=https://www.vox.com/2014/7/7/5878603/taylor-swift-doesnt-understand-supply-and-demand |access-date=May 10, 2023 |website=Vox |archive-date=May 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515232913/https://www.vox.com/2014/7/7/5878603/taylor-swift-doesnt-understand-supply-and-demand |url-status=live }}</ref> Many industry personnel felt that Swift's departure from country music and streaming platforms would impact the album's sales.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sisario |first=Ben |date=November 5, 2014 |title=Sales of Taylor Swift's ''1989'' Intensify Streaming Debate |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/arts/music/sales-of-taylor-swifts-1989-intensify-streaming-debate.html |url-status=live |url-access=limited |access-date=February 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111032635/http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/23/business/media/taylor-swifts-1989-carries-high-hopes-but-no-country-music.html |archive-date=November 11, 2014}}</ref> Publications predicted ''1989'' to not sell over one million copies in its first week like her previous albums ''[[Speak Now]]'' (2010) and ''[[Red (Taylor Swift album)|Red]]'' (2012) did.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mansfield |first=Brian |author-link=Brian Mansfield |date=October 23, 2014 |title=Officially Pop, Taylor Swift Embraces Being Unafraid |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/10/23/taylor-swift-embraces-being-unafraid-with-1989/17756399/ |access-date=June 22, 2023 |newspaper=[[USA Today]] |archive-date=June 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622045511/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/10/23/taylor-swift-embraces-being-unafraid-with-1989/17756399/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Knopper |first=Steve |date=October 21, 2014 |title=Can Taylor Swift's ''1989'' Save Ailing Music Industry? |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/can-taylor-swifts-1989-save-ailing-music-industry-170217/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401054337/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/can-taylor-swifts-1989-save-ailing-music-industry-170217/ |archive-date=April 1, 2019 |access-date=February 27, 2019 |url-access=limited}}</ref> However, ''1989'' was an unprecedented success for Swift despite the lack of streaming support, widely purchased by fans as CDs from [[Target Corporation|Target]];<ref name="Grady-2017">{{Cite web |last=Grady |first=Constance |date=June 9, 2017 |title=Taylor Swift puts all her music back on streaming, continues to be a PR genius |url=https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/6/9/15766576/taylor-swift-spotify-streaming-katy-perry |access-date=May 6, 2023 |website=Vox |archive-date=May 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506145433/https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/6/9/15766576/taylor-swift-spotify-streaming-katy-perry |url-status=live }}</ref> the album sold 1.28 million copies in its opening week.<ref name="Grady-2017" /> In the [[2020s in music|2020s]], Swifties have also been credited with being one of the factors behind the [[vinyl revival]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Young |first=Alex |date=January 20, 2022 |title=Taylor Swift, the indisputable Queen of Vinyl, named 2022 Record Store Day Ambassador |url=https://consequence.net/2022/01/taylor-swift-2022-record-store-day-ambassador/ |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=Consequence |archive-date=November 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119160417/https://consequence.net/2022/01/taylor-swift-2022-record-store-day-ambassador/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Swift's album [[LP record|LP]] variants have been sold exclusively at small businesses, driving their profits.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=January 20, 2022 |title=Taylor Swift Tapped as First Record Store Day Global Ambassador |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/taylor-swift-2022-record-store-day-global-ambassador-1235020879/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 20, 2022 |archive-date=May 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525020228/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/taylor-swift-2022-record-store-day-global-ambassador-1235020879/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Golsen |first=Tyler |date=January 20, 2022 |title=Why Taylor Swift is the perfect ambassador for Record Store Day |url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/taylor-swift-perfect-ambassador-record-store-day/ |access-date=January 21, 2022 |website=[[Far Out Magazine]] |archive-date=April 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422073606/https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/taylor-swift-perfect-ambassador-record-store-day/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Swift's fans increased the publicity surrounding [[Taylor Swift masters dispute|her 2019 masters dispute]] with Big Machine and American businessman [[Scooter Braun]] and drove the success of her re-recording efforts.<ref name="Willman-2021">{{Cite magazine |last=Willman |first=Chris |date=April 20, 2021 |title=Taylor Swift's 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' Debuts Huge: What It Means for Replicating Oldies, Weaponizing Fans |url=https://variety.com/2021/music/news/taylor-swift-fearless-lessons-1234955475/ |url-status=live |magazine=Variety |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421003048/https://variety.com/2021/music/news/taylor-swift-fearless-lessons-1234955475/ |archive-date=April 21, 2021 |access-date=May 1, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=April 9, 2021 |title=Taylor Swift fans share tips on how to make old 'Fearless' album disappear |newspaper=The Independent |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/taylor-swift-fearless-fans-b1829051.html |url-status=live |access-date=October 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007032152/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/taylor-swift-fearless-fans-b1829051.html |archive-date=October 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kornhaber |first=Spencer |date=November 18, 2019 |title=Taylor Swift Is Waging Reputational Warfare |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/11/taylor-swift-vs-scooter-braun-reputation-warfare/602197/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509073353/https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/11/taylor-swift-vs-scooter-braun-reputation-warfare/602197/ |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=The Atlantic}}</ref> An online petition launched by a fan on [[Change.org]], calling Braun and Borchetta "to stop holding Swift's art hostage", garnered 35,000 plaintiffs in its first three hours. Michael Jones, a managing director of Change.org, described the petition as "one the fastest-growing petitions on the platform this month".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brandle |first=Lars |date=November 14, 2019 |title=Taylor Swift Fans Launch Online Petition Against Scooter Braun, Scott Borchetta |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/taylor-swift-fans-launch-online-petition-scooter-braun-scott-borchetta-1255045/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510151048/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/taylor-swift-fans-launch-online-petition-scooter-braun-scott-borchetta-1255045/ |archive-date=May 10, 2022 |access-date=May 10, 2022 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> Braun, however, claimed that Swift "weaponized" her fanbase by making the dispute public.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Bowenbank |first=Starr |date=April 29, 2022 |title=Scooter Braun Talks Taylor Swift Re-Recording Music, Says He Disagrees With Artists 'Weaponizing a Fanbase' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/scooter-braun-taylor-swift-masters-weaponizing-fanbase-1235064853/ |url-status=live |magazine=Billboard |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509073353/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/scooter-braun-taylor-swift-masters-weaponizing-fanbase-1235064853/ |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |access-date=May 9, 2022}}</ref> Swifties also discovered that the Carlyle Group, a partner of Braun in the dispute, supplies weapons to [[Yemeni Civil War (2014–present)|the civil war in Yemen]], which was confirmed by publications such as ''The New York Times''.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Kelly |first1=Kate |last2=Coscarelli |first2=Joe |last3=Sisario |first3=Ben |date=November 24, 2019 |title=How Taylor Swift Dragged Private Equity into Her Fight Over Music Rights |newspaper=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/24/business/taylor-swift-carlyle-scooter-braun.html |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |access-date=December 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210134302/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/24/business/taylor-swift-carlyle-scooter-braun.html |archive-date=December 10, 2021 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=November 15, 2019 |title=Taylor Swift sics fans on Scooter Braun, The Carlyle Group |url=https://www.avclub.com/the-swifties-have-been-activated-and-theyre-going-afte-1839876702/amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210134249/https://www.avclub.com/the-swifties-have-been-activated-and-theyre-going-afte-1839876702/amp |archive-date=December 10, 2021 |access-date=December 10, 2021 |website=The A. V. Club}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Jagannathan |first=Meera |title=Taylor Swift is squaring off with private-equity giant Carlyle Group – here's how the combatants stack up |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/as-taylor-swift-goes-up-against-private-equity-giant-carlyle-group-heres-how-the-two-stack-up-2019-11-15 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210134302/https://www.marketwatch.com/story/as-taylor-swift-goes-up-against-private-equity-giant-carlyle-group-heres-how-the-two-stack-up-2019-11-15 |archive-date=December 10, 2021 |access-date=December 10, 2021 |website=MarketWatch}}</ref>

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[[File:Swifties for Kamala Harris.png|thumb|A logo of Swifties For Kamala]]

Brooke Schultz of the [[Associated Press]] called Swifties an influential voter demographic in U.S. politics: "the sheer power and size of Swift's fandom has spurred conversations about [[economic inequality]], merely symbolized by Ticketmaster".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Schultz |first=Brooke |date=November 22, 2022 |title=Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement |work=Associated Press News |url=https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-business-taylor-swift-cca0dec2b454d564fa52383101725bdc |url-status=live |access-date=November 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209070627/https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-business-taylor-swift-cca0dec2b454d564fa52383101725bdc |archive-date=December 9, 2022}}</ref> According to a 2023 survey reported by ''[[The Times]]'', 53% adult Americans consider themselves "fans" of Swift, ratings that journalist Ellie Austin said Biden and Trump "can only dream of". Austin explained that though Swift herself is [[Left-wing politics|left-aligned]], some conservatives still "covet" her, making her a deciding factor in the U.S. politics.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Austin |first=Ellie |date=April 18, 2023 |title=Taylor Swift: the superstar who bridges America's political divide |newspaper=The Times |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/taylor-swift-the-superstar-who-bridges-americas-political-divide-6rzmnnvmg |access-date=May 7, 2023 |issn=0140-0460 |archive-date=May 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506053901/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/taylor-swift-the-superstar-who-bridges-americas-political-divide-6rzmnnvmg |url-status=live }}</ref> In May 2023, Texas approved the law titled "Save Our Swifties", banning the use of bots to bulk-purchase tickets.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garcia |first=Ariana |date=May 23, 2023 |title=Greg Abbott signs 'Save our Swifties' law to ban ticket-sale bots |newspaper=Houston Chronicle |url=https://www.chron.com/politics/article/texas-save-our-swifties-ticket-bill-18113022.php |access-date=May 23, 2023 |archive-date=May 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523170655/https://www.chron.com/politics/article/texas-save-our-swifties-ticket-bill-18113022.php |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carver |first=Jayme Lozano |date=May 23, 2023 |title=Texas lawmakers ban bots that buy concert tickets after Taylor Swift Eras tour glitch |url=https://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/23/texas-concert-bot-law-taylor-swift/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=The Texas Tribune |archive-date=May 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524094529/https://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/23/texas-concert-bot-law-taylor-swift/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Similar bills were launched in various U.S. states and the [[U.S. Congress]].<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Salcedo |first1=Andrea |last2=Mark |first2=Julian |date=June 12, 2023 |title=Angry Taylor Swift fans push lawmakers to take on Ticketmaster |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/11/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-ticket-meltdown-bills/ |access-date=June 17, 2023 |issn=0190-8286 |archive-date=August 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809135742/https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/11/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-ticket-meltdown-bills/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Knopper |first=Steve |date=June 15, 2023 |title=Hate Ticketmaster? Love Taylor Swift? Politicians Are Backing New Bills to Get Your Vote |url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-politics-new-bills-swifties-votes/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=June 17, 2023 |archive-date=June 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616203615/https://www.billboard.com/lists/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-politics-new-bills-swifties-votes/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Internationally, presidential candidates such as [[Gabriel Boric]] in Chile and [[Leni Robredo]] in the Philippines have appealed or marketed themselves to Swifties during their respective election campaigns.<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 21, 2021 |title=Chile's new president (Taylor's version): Gabriel Boric is a Swiftie |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-12-21/gabriel-boric-chile-president-elect-taylor-swift |access-date=September 29, 2023 |archive-date=December 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222195932/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-12-21/gabriel-boric-chile-president-elect-taylor-swift |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Singh |first=Surej |date=May 17, 2022 |title=Leni Robredo's fans are campaigning for a meeting with Taylor Swift |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/leni-robredos-fans-are-campaigning-for-a-meeting-with-taylor-swift-3227013 |magazine=NME |access-date=September 29, 2023 |archive-date=May 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530234308/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/leni-robredos-fans-are-campaigning-for-a-meeting-with-taylor-swift-3227013 |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Islamic State]] (ISIS) [[2024 Vienna terrorism plot|planned to mass-murder attendees]] of one of Swift's Eras Tour shows in [[Vienna]], Austria, in a plot that was thwarted by Austrian authorities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2024 |title=Taylor Swift scraps Austria concerts after terror attack threat; officials find IS, al-Qaida material at ~~suspect’s~~suspect's home |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/world/taylor-swift-scraps-austria-concerts-after-terror-attack-threat-officials-find-is-al-qaida-material-at-suspects-home-11723112462946.html |access-date=August 8, 2024 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]}}</ref>

Swifties formed the Swifties For Kamala coalition in 2024 to "help get Democratic candidates elected up and down the ballot", with focus on the [[Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign|campaign of Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election]]. Though not affiliated with Swift herself, Swifties For Kamala received support from public figures and politicians such as [[Carole King]], [[Elizabeth Warren]], [[Kirsten Gillibrand]], [[Ed Markey]], [[Chris Deluzio]], [[Becca Balint]], and [[Anderson Clayton]].<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~magazine |last=Dailey |first=Hannah |date=2024-08-26 |title=Swifties for Kamala Harris ~~Aren’t~~Aren't Waiting Around for Taylor ~~Swift’s~~Swift's Endorsement to Take Action |url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/politics/taylor-swift-fans-kamala-harris-not-waiting-singer-endorsement-1235761235/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |~~website~~magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Seo |first=Rachel |date=2024-08-27 |title=Carole King to Speak at ~~‘Swifties~~'Swifties for ~~Kamala’~~Kamala' Kickoff Call |url=https://variety.com/2024/music/news/carole-king-swifties-for-kamala-call-1236119777/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> After Harris replaced Biden as the Democratic candidate for the 2024 election, Swifties For Kamala amassed nearly 65,000 followers on [[TikTok]] alone by July and raised over US$138,000 in a virtual rally in August.<ref>{{Cite web |~~last~~last1=Culture |~~first~~first1=Billie Schwab Dunn Pop |last2=Reporter |first2=Entertainment |date=2024-07-25 |title='Swifties for Harris' surges as Taylor Swift fans rush to back Kamala |url=https://www.newsweek.com/swifties-harris-surges-taylor-swift-fans-rush-back-kamala-1930131 |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Horton |first=Adrian |date=2024-08-28 |title=Swifties for Kamala rally raises nearly $140,000 for Harris |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/aug/28/taylor-swift-fans-kamala-harris-fundraiser |access-date=2024-08-29 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> As of August 2024, the group has 72,000 subscribers on Twitter and nearly 50,000 on Instagram.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-29 |title=Swifties harness their power for Kamala Harris |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/2569235/world |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Arab News |language=en}}</ref>

== Accolades ==

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* [[List of fandom names]]

* ''[[Nannaria swiftae]]'', a millipede species named after Swift by a fan

* [[Taylor Sheesh]], a Filipino drag queen known for impersonating ~~Swift~~Swifty

* [[Ashley Leechin]], a Swift-lookalike internet personality

* [[Larries]], a conspiracy-theory-based internet fandom who also form a small faction of Swifties