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Upstream md will be cleaned of wikilinks and other markup;
contexts will need to match changes to upstream md exactly.
So now they do :)

Signed-off-by: Máirín Duffy <[email protected]>
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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,
while the latter have offered unprecedented support and interest in her
works irrespective of her wavering reception in the media. They continued
to support Swift through her genre transitions and unexpected artistic
pivots, helped her during her highly publicized controversies such as the
2019 masters dispute, instigated the political scrutiny of Ticketmaster
that led to implementation of various laws, and stimulated economic
growth with the cultural impact of the Eras Tour. Swift's releases,
promotional efforts and fashion have garnered attention for
incorporating Easter eggs and clues that are decoded by Swifties and
considered part of her musical universe. The word Swiftie(s) was added to
the Oxford Dictionary of English in 2023.
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
her wavering reception in the media. They continued to support Swift
through her genre transitions, unexpected artistic pivots, and her
highly publicized controversies such as the 2019 masters dispute, while
instigating the political scrutiny of Ticketmaster that led to
implementation of various laws and stimulated economic growth with the
Eras Tour. Swift's releases, promotional efforts, and fashion have
garnered attention for incorporating Easter eggs and clues that are
decoded by Swifties and considered part of her musical universe.
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
relationships. The word Swiftie(s) was added to the Oxford Dictionary of
English in 2023. Swifties 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 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 relationship.
questions_and_answers:
- question: |
Is Swiftie a real word?
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relationships.
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The word "Swiftie" for a Swift fan gained popularity in the late 2000s.
Etymologically, the word is formed from Swift's name and the suffix "ie"
(or sometimes "y" as in "Swifty"), which is often used in diminutives
to imply affection. Swift stated in a 2012 Vevo interview that her fans
call themselves "Swifties", which she found "adorable". Swift filed the
term for trademark in March 2017. In 2023, Oxford Dictionary of English
defined Swiftie as a noun meaning "an enthusiastic fan of the singer
Taylor Swift." As per the dictionary, some words that collocate with
Swiftie in popular usage are "fandom", "die-hard", "hardcore" and
"self-proclaimed". According to Dictionary.com, the term Swiftie often
implies that the person is "a very passionate and loyal fan—as opposed
to just a casual listener.
Etymologically, the word is formed from Swift's name and the suffix
"ie", which is often used in diminutives to imply affection. Swift
stated in a 2012 Vevo interview that her fans call themselves
"Swifties", which she found "adorable". Swift filed the term for
trademark in March 2017. In 2023, Oxford Dictionary of English defined
Swiftie as a noun meaning "an enthusiastic fan of the singer Taylor
Swift." As per the dictionary, some words that collocate with Swiftie in
popular usage are "fandom", "die-hard", "hardcore" and "self-
proclaimed". According to Dictionary.com, the term Swiftie often implies
that the person is "a very passionate and loyal fan—as opposed to just a
casual listener."
questions_and_answers:
- question: |
How does someone become a Swiftie?
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"T-Swizzle" is a reference to a song called "Thug Story" that Taylor
Swift released in 2009 with T-Pain.
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Journalists describe Swift's works, celebrity, and the fanfare surrounding
them as a world of its own, dubbing it a music "universe" subject to
analyses by Swifties. Propagated by her prolific use of Easter eggs and
"unusually close connection with her fans", Swift is a source of myth in
popular culture. Her outfits, accessories, diction, color coding, and
numerology have also been Easter eggs. Swifties are known for their fan
theories, having gained a reputation as "the best online sleuths" for
breaking down and associating various elements they consider as clues
or Easter eggs. According to Bruce Arthur of Toronto Star, "Swift is
followed by fans whose dedication to her mythology is Byzantine and
layered and complex and messianic."
Journalists describe Swift's works, celebrity, and the fanfare
surrounding them as a world of its own, dubbing it a music "universe"
subject to analyses by Swifties. Propagated by her prolific use of
Easter eggs and "unusually close connection with her fans", Swift is a
source of myth in popular culture. Her outfits, accessories, diction,
color coding, and numerology have also been Easter eggs. Swifties are
known for their fan theories, having gained a reputation as "the best
online sleuths" for breaking down and associating various elements they
consider as clues or Easter eggs. According to Bruce Arthur of Toronto
Star, "Swift is followed by fans whose dedication to her mythology is
Byzantine and layered and complex and messianic."
questions_and_answers:
- question: |
What are some different elements for Swiftie fan theories about
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