Maxwell Frost: The Misunderstanding Behind Taylor Swift's Silhouette Photo

Maxwell Frost: The Misunderstanding Behind Taylor Swift's Silhouette Photo

Taylor Swift’s supporters are keenly adept at reading into the singer’s lyrics and social media posts. And Swift is known for providing what are referred to as “Easter eggs” for her fans, laying secret clues and hidden messages for her followers to dissect and discuss. This week, a photo shared by Swift that featured a silhouette of a woman in a pantsuit—perhaps similar to one that could have been worn by Vice President Kamala Harris—had some fans suggesting the superstar had laid a massive Easter egg, giving her presidential endorsement to Harris. However, that’s not the case.

Clarifying the Situation

The image in question, posted Wednesday on Swift’s Instagram, displays Swift center stage performing in Warsaw, Poland. In the background, a woman in a pantsuit is pictured waving as she walks off the stage. Some speculated that this woman depicted a silhouette of Harris, but it’s actually one of Swift’s background singers, who wear pantsuits during the particular set featured in Swift’s post.

Looking Closer at the Evidence

• A closer look at Swift’s posts from other Eras Tour stops reveals background performers dressed in clear focus in the pantsuit costumes.
• The woman mistakenly identified as Harris is seen wearing boots, part of the performers’ costumes, which aligns with other photos from the tour.
• Though the vice president has been photographed in boots, she typically opts for pumps, or recently, sneakers with her suits.

Further evidence suggesting there’s no endorsement? Swift’s caption was devoid of any political references. “Oh I loved those Warsaw shows SO much!!! Our first time ever playing in Poland, but it won’t be the last,” Swift captioned the carousel of photos. “I seriously had the best time!”