While, for the most part, there’s been nothing but hype and praise online for the 35-year-old ‘Bad Blood’ singer ever since she released the cover art for her upcoming album, some people have taken it upon themselves to slam and shame her for allegedly being a ‘bad influence’ on her younger fans.
Now, in case you’re not in the loop, Taylor’s new album set to come out this autumn (3 October) is titled The Life of a Showgirl and it has the cover art to match the whole ‘showgirl’ theme.
Yep, that means bedazzled bodysuits, fur, headdresses, feathers and – shock horror – some skin on show – all of which are bang-on theme if you ask us.
In a new batch of photos, which were shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott and released on Monday (18 August), Taylor could be seen wearing a glitzy red and black bodysuit and matching arm sleeves with nude fishnet tights arching forwards with her two hands against a wall with her right leg slightly in front of the left.
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album has not been without controversy (Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott)
Needless to say, an avalanche of keyboard warriors absolutely lost their sh*t with one X user jabbing: “This is a family-friendly platform and this post is disgusting. There are children on here and you should delete this graphic post.”
You’re on Twitter, babes, it’s not exactly ‘family-friendly’.
“This is obscene and indecent,” slammed a second, while a third piped up: “This is the role model for young girls? You need Jesus.”
And a final troll declared: “You know she is failing when she starts exposing skin.”
Some online critics were left completely outraged over Taylor’s latest album pics (Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott)
Fortunately, it didn’t take long for fans to call out such rhetoric with many specifically hitting out over the final comment.
“Yeah, I bet we all wish we could ‘fail’ like she does,” penned one fan.
A second sarcastically quipped: “Do showgirls normally dress conservatively?”
She’s definitely stuck to the whole ‘showgirl’ theme! (Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott)
“Insert insecure male comment here,” joked a third, while a fourth pointed out: “Lol she’s at the peak of her career.”
Another added: “She just finished the highest-grossing tour in history.”
And a final X user highlighted: “She’s a billionaire with the largest fan base in modern history and you’re a troll.”
And, thankfully, this isn’t the first time Swifties have come out in full force to defend their beloved pop icon and hopefully it won’t be the last!
Featured Image Credit: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
