Swifties may be in shambles, but for the rest of us, this viral video of a man smashing an autographed Taylor Swift guitar is a pure joy to watch. In a bold move, this unnamed hero spent $4,000 on the guitar signed by the 14-time Grammy winner—just to destroy it, and his reaction is all of us right now.
The clip, which surfaced on Sunday, September 29, shows the man confidently walking up to the guitar, hammer in hand. With a laugh that fills the room, he starts smashing the guitar into pieces, sending Swift’s legacy flying. At one point, he even looked ready to go for a dramatic overhead swing before being interrupted. Still, the damage was done, and the message was clear.
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Though the man’s motives aren’t fully known, many are speculating this bold move could be politically charged, especially after Swift’s recent endorsement of Kamala Harris for president. Since Swift has become more vocal in her political leanings, the divide between her fans and critics has only widened.
The reaction online? Overwhelming support for the guitar-smasher. “I want to buy this guy a beer 🍻,” one commenter wrote, while another praised, “He’s my hero!” Swift’s brand of left-wing activism is not exactly popular among the pro-Trump crowd, and this act of defiance sends a clear message: we’re not here for her political games.
Swift herself has remained silent on the viral video.