Have you heard of Taylor Swift? I just had a little fun filling out a survey.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (231605)
Walnut Creek, California
November 3, 2023 3:39pm CST
I don't do surveys often, but when I do, I try to have a little fun. When they ask, "What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of this artist?" I fantasize that someone is actually reading my response and laughing. But do you think our responses on survey sites are actually read, or are there bots, or AI, looking for key words in our responses? I have no clue.
I had not heard of most of the artists asked about in today's survey. Yes, Styx was a goofy rock band from my Jr High and High School days. Some of us are old enough to remember "Lady," or something like that. And if I ever have to sing "rock me baby like the wind and the rain..." by Old Crow Medicine Show again, especially in performance, I might puke. I can't remember the name of the song, but @FourWalls will be able to tell me.
When they asked about Taylor Swift I typed:
"Pretty girl with red lips who managed, like Madonna in the '80s, to successfully market a mediocre product."
That was therapeutic. Even @DaddyEvil has probably heard of heard of Taylor Swift. But has he ever heard her try to sing? It's painful.
Anyway, I think I made an extra 35 cents by filling out that survey.
Do you know who Taylor Swift is?
We live in odd musical times.
Photo is of me playing guitar after working on my bridge in Montana. Heh.
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18 responses
@Tampa_girl7 (53574)
• United States
3 Nov 23
I actually like a few of her songs.
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. I think the emotions/attitude she expresses appeals to the young crowd. But not for me - just not my thing.
@BarBaraPrz (50507)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
4 Nov 23
I've heard OF Taylor Swift, don't know if I've ever heard HER. I've also heard of Veronica Swift and maybe heard HER. I wonder if they are related?
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@BarBaraPrz (50507)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
4 Nov 23
@TheHorse American jazz singer.
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@TheHorse (231605)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Nov 23
@BarBaraPrz I like jazz. Send a link!
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@FourWalls (79612)
• United States
4 Nov 23
The song by Old Crow is “Wagon Wheel.”
I know who Taylor Swift is. Now, ask me if I care who she is.
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@FourWalls (79612)
• United States
4 Nov 23
@TheHorse — I can see Taylor semis and Swift semis on the road for free. They sound better, too.
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@TheHorse (231605)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Nov 23
@FourWalls Taylor guitars are quite good.
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@Deepizzaguy (115308)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Nov 23
I have heard of Taylor Swift's music when Wordgirl fans would play her songs on You Tube around 2015. I would prefer to listen to the German pop band Modern Talking then her music.
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@TheHorse (231605)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Nov 23
@Deepizzaguy My internet could not find that site.
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@Deepizzaguy (115308)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Nov 23
@TheHorse Sootify link is
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@AmbiePam (104648)
• United States
4 Nov 23
I think Taylor Swift has a beautiful voice. It’s no Karen Carpenter (I know you’ll get that reference), but she’s got talent. I haven’t heard one of her songs in years, but I really liked her country music (especially”Mean”).
I told my dad last week I got two Taylor Swift surveys that involved Taylor Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs. I even screenshot the ridiculous questions. He said, “Who’s Taylor Swift?” He genuinely had no idea.
And yes, they look at the surveys because I was temporarily banned from a survey site because when they asked about my financial goals for next year, I answered “to find a 6’4 Christian man with great health insurance to marry”. They did not find that as funny as I did.
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@snowy22315 (197725)
• United States
4 Nov 23
Yes, and I think she just became a billionaire...She probably has the biggest fan base in the world..rivaling somebody say like Garth Brooks.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
4 Nov 23
My 15-year-old has started listening to Taylor Swift a lot lately. I try to be patient. I'm sure if I don't make a big deal about it, the phase will pass. 
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@TheHorse (231605)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Nov 23
@spiderdust He is. I have a lot of his songs rememberized. I should do more of them.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
5 Nov 23
@TheHorse Well, John Prine is a classic. He was a national treasure.
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@LindaOHio (203975)
• United States
4 Nov 23
I certainly do know who Taylor Swift is. They anticipate that she will be a billionaire by the end of her current tour. Have a great day.
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@TheHorse (231605)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Nov 23
@LindaOHio Signing people up to vote. Zappa did the same.But yes, her handlers and her are good at marketing, it appears.
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@LindaOHio (203975)
• United States
4 Nov 23
@TheHorse A good cause of making herself some money?
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@popciclecold (40238)
• United States
11 Nov 23
Heard of her. Don't know the music.
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@wolfgirl569 (123905)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Nov 23
I have heard of her. I don't do very many surveys
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@RasmaSandra (90069)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 23
I know of her, think not much of her, and never tried to listen to her sing, Just not interested. I have listened to Madonna sing about twice, I hope you have a great start to the weekend,
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