Is Taylor Swift millennial cringe now? The Swifties are fighting
"It’s like she ChatGPT-ed this entire song."
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From liking her friends “cancelled” to singing about Travis Kelce’s dong, Taylor Swift fans have a lot to say about the lyrics of The Life of a Showgirl, Donald Trump revealed his latest Obama fixation, and service members are speaking out about how Pete Hegseth’s latest military demands unfairly target minorities and people of color.
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The internet is picking apart Taylor Swift’s lyrics in the “Life of a Showgirl” album—and not in a good way
Singer Taylor Swift is known for her cryptic lyrics, subtle references to her love life, and sometimes being too millennial in her songs. Now, fans bring a magnifying glass to the lyrics of her newest album, The Life of a Showgirl.
The 12-track album features several love songs, many of which reference her now-fiancé, Travis Kelce. While fans anticipated the release of her 12th studio album, some pop fans on Reddit say the newest release left them feeling “uninspired.”
“Be cool when you walk down”: Trump compliments the way Obama would “bop down the stairs” of Air Force One
While addressing military members in Quantico, Virginia, last week, President Donald Trump pivoted from praising troops to commenting on stair etiquette—and used Barack Obama as an example.
Despite slamming Obama’s presidency, Trump said he always noticed how the former president carried himself when walking. “I had zero respect for him as a president,” Trump said. “But he would bop down those stairs.”
“Do you realize how many Black men you’re gonna lose?”: Troops online are revolting against Pete Hegseth’s beard crackdown
Service members took to social media to express frustration after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered stricter grooming and fitness standards for the U.S. military. Many troops argued online that the policy would unfairly target those with medical or religious waivers, as well as people of color.
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📖 Merriam-Webster pulled off a rare internet feat: making dictionaries go viral.
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