![File: 1324195373.jpg-(622 KB, 1200x900, IMG_0470x.jpg) O Anonymous 12/18/11(Sun)03:02:53 No.368838222 hi /b/. ask one of the 50 most famous people on the planet anything.....except my name. i took this photo the other day. >> >> Anonymous 12/18/11(Sun)03:10:58 No.368839268 Anonymous 12/18/11(Sun)03:05:10 No.368838505 1. No photographers are that famous. 2. noone that famous would hang here now >>368838222 what are you famous for? and where did you get that statistic? OOPP 12/18/11(Sun)03:09:50 No.368839126 >> Anonymous 12/18/11(Sun)03:11:41 No.368839355 must be spiderman >>368838505 I'm not a pro photographer. that was from my phone 5:15/5:16 >> OOPP 12/18/11 (Sun)03:12:40 No.368839486 >>368839268 I'm famous for being an entertainer. As for as that stat goes, I am being conservative. The income suggests I'm doing better than top 50. What would you say to Taylor if I could GUARANTEE you she will be reading anything is fair game....but just be fair. I wont guarantee you she can see this thread right now, but I can guarantee l can show her interesting comments questions from it. Jordan 12/31/11 (Sat)22:45:56 No.371330179 File1325389556.jpg-(134 KB, 720x480, Photo_2144_113111.jpg) Sup /b/ I'm out at a New Year's gala here in Nashville with my friends. Pic related, it's my friends. Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)22:47:37 No.371330485 in here, everyone is just anonymous 39 >>moot !Ep8pui8Vw2 ## Admin 12/31/11 (Sat)22:48:00 No.371330554 File1325389680.jpg-(39 KB, 600x524, Thatfuckingcat.jpg) ile: 1253077868.jpg-(111 KB, 500x375, Photo 334.jpg) Pretty much why I listen to her. I chatted to her once over omegle >>371330179 | F---, that would be shitstorm worthy. Hi /b/ O-Afonymou 09/16/09(Wed)01:11:08 No. 160794214 I'm feeling down. Please make me smile >> Anonymous 09/16/09(Wed)01:15:02 No.160795027 Pile 1253078102.jpg-(122 KB, 498x480, Photo_190.jpg) please Anonymous 11/26/12(Mon)08:22:19 No.4582124 Replies: >>4582145 >>4582183 >>4582200 >>4582326 >>4583064 >>4582074 OPP 12/18/11(Sun)04:07:25 No.368845959 File 1324199245.jpg-(324 KB, 1200x1008, IMG_0571: twitter YOLE taylorswift13 taylorswift13 Search 240p @The Hunger Games 5 Jen Meanwhile... i'll post some other pics i took sometimes i'll just see someth and walk up to the window an It would be SO cool to see Safe & Sound back in the Top 10 @iTunesMusic. PS just finished Catching Fire lurking in this thread.... taylorswift13 taylorswift 13 Saying goodbye to the shore, writing on a seashell. instagr.a /cpWTf/ 29 Dec YOLE taswift 13 taylorswift13 I'm a taylorswift 13 taylorswift13 Nothing quite like a freezing cold, wintery beach. instagr.am/ /cb7gy/ 28 Dec taylorswift13 taylorswift13 Childhood beach memories revisited. instagr.am/p/cb2s0/ 28 Dec you for man /bQ4BD/ 24 Dec sunting this as another beautiful Chriss gift.. 1 fo & Sound' the #1 con instagr.am/ SAME BACKGROUND taylorswift 13 taylorswift 13 Wait wait wait.. I just noticed my page has 10 million follower now? That's crazy! What a lovely Christmas present!! 24 Dec thecivilwars The Civil Wars t3 by taylorswift13 "Safe & Sound" is the #1 song on iTunes! bit.ly/si0a8S 23 Dec 000 Q e Trips get = Meredith >> Anonymous 11/26/12(Mon)08:08:25 No.4582074 Replies: >>4582124 >>4582062 (OP) Doesn't Taylor browse 4chan? Also I never really liked her music but it's pretty meh to see her move towards that generic pop music. Can't say I'm surprised considering the music industry anyways. [Return] [Top] A SV I only told her my first name, and I was abit drunk at the time. I used to go on omegle with piano and play sad music for people until they clapped, then they would say I'm a good pianist and I would feel a little bit better inside. Anonymous 11/06/11(Sun)01:14:03 No.363445624 C--- wagon I got to a girl and she was wearing a scarf around her head to look like a mummy, I laughed and played the Indiana jones theme. Then she laughed and took the top half off and I waved. She asked why I looked sad (I'd been crying the whole day about my ex girlfriend). I told her I was just tired. She typed 'mm' and i asked which country she was in, she said USA, i said i was from Australia and she asked about the kangaroos. I told them in many places people rode kangaroos to work, she wasn't convinced but had a laugh. I made sure to warn her if she ever visits of the drop bears. We eventually talked about relationships and I told her about mine and admitted i was pretty depressed and drinking a lot. She told me she had problems with guys in her life. I asked her name and she said Taylor. I laughed and said The Taylor, and she just smiled. We talked for a few hours about being sad and dealing with life and 4chan. but I thought it would be weird to give her my contact details. Taylor if you read this, thanks for the chat, I'm still not 100% ok but I'm getting there, btw. ironically, we're back together >> Anonymous 11/06/11(Sun)01:14:53 No.363445800 Sire Londoners: Thanks for e-mailing! I got -500 messages and unfortunately only had time to hang o File: 1332475726.jpg-(71 KB, 530x693, sup b 032212 2107.jpg) Anonymous (ID: TEHmRHJX) 03/23/12 (Fri)00:08:46 No.388512730 Anonymous 11/06/11 (Sun)01:15:04 No.363445835 poody- roo File: 1325640776.jpg-(123 KB, 1152x800, claimsx.jpg) Anony In this thread: these are a Anons make outrageous, ridiculous claims about themselves that are 100% true. but if you m Sup /b/? Nothing quite like a freezing cold, wintery beach. Also, Rule 1 Jizzms Anonymous 11/06/11 (Sun)01:16:33 No.363445999 meredith File : 1327457556.jpg-(287 KB, 2048x1365, 242230_10150630895160604_79082(...).jpg) anon 11/06/11 Sun)01:12:36 No.363445344 ! trips names my new kitten O Anonymous 11/06/11(Sun) 01:13:10 No.363445438 roody-poo Anonymous 01/03/12(Tue)20:35:28 No.37193195 >>Anonymous 11/06/11(Sun) 01:13:55 No.363445595 0 2012 - Tr... τύπUn TOP STORIES (M) + Victoria Beckham Flaunts Slim Post-Baby Body in Sexy Lingerie >> D Ani Brunner: Why ndall and Kylie Might Skip College >> Brandi Glanville: Yes, I Hooked Up With Gerard Butler! >> V PIC: Pregnant Kristin Cavallari Beams During L.A. Shopping Trip >> EXCLUSIVE Angelina Jolie (5) Snubs Stacy sup /b/ do u like scottish fold kittens? Keibler on Private Jet >> IMG_0418x.jpg WHAT YOUR FRIENDS LIKE ON US >> Anonymous (ID: Heaven) 03/23/12 (Fri)00:10:01 No.388512995 t--- or gtfo Thread 404'd after this Simply one day after File 1325641810.jpg-(82 KB, 479 I took this pic. 000 www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/pic-meet-taylor-swifts-new-kitten-meredith-2011711 /b/ - Random 000 Q 0 General Exif Aperture Valu Color Components Conf Compressed Cust Date 1 Date Digit Exposure Bi TIFF 1, 2, 3, 01 Pixel 3 endered Normal process Digitized 2011:12:28 09:13:00 Original 2011:12:28 09:13:00) Ratio 1 Exposure Mode Auto exposure Exposure Time 2 / 333 File Source Flash Flash did not fire, comp.. Flashpix Version 1.0 FNumber 4 Focal Length 4.3 Focal Plane Resolution Unit inches Focal Plane X Resolution 16,393.443 Focal Plane Y Resolution 16,393.443 ISO Speed Ratings 200 Max Aperture Value 2.875 Metering Mode Pattern Pixel X Dimension 1,200 Pixel Y Dimension 799 Scene Capture Type Standard orion Marked 375301042.html 8 meredith kitten - Google Search PIC TOODOOTING TOTE Paras ocasi PIC: Meet Taylor Swift's New Kitten, Meredith! CELEBRITY NEWS NOVEMBER 7, 2011 AT 12:27PM BY ELIZA GOLD Tweet 40 +1 0 Credit: twitter.com She's busy touring America, but country singer and songwriter Taylor Swift found time to make a new furry friend.](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/list/002/699/828/733.jpg "Daily Dot")
![[-] unclepj60 [score hidden] 8 hours ago (010) >implying Taylor Swift doesn't use a VPN >implying Moot isn't f------ her >implying she hasn't threatened to write a song about him if he revealed that she Turks /b/ permalink source report give gold save-RES reply pocket [-] NastyAxe [score hidden] 7 hours ago (010) Moot is a money w---- Taylor Swift has lots of money Taylor swift pays moot to say she isn't on /b/ so she can remain anonymous permalink source report give gold save-RES reply pocket [-] peopleknowme13 [score hidden] 8 hours ago (010) Actually moot was responding to that one particular post because the post numb must have been shoot. He never commented on any other taylor posts, nor has he commented about m event and vanity fair oscars party. permalink source report give gold save-RES reply pocket [-] BossPlaya [score hidden] 1 hour ago (010) Now I have to listen to all of her songs for /b/ references just in case permalink source report give gold reply save-RES hide child comments pocket](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/list/002/699/826/697.png "Moot theory")
![File: 1329279430.jpg-(20 KB, 412x352, 1323646904344.jpg) TXCM:: STRYING ROVE RAISING BRAHMS taylor swift is not a /b/tard, move on moot ## Admin 02/14/12(Tue)23:17:10 No.381319135 i love how the OP deleted his thread when i called him out. >>Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:18:08 No.381319345 ferst >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:18:15 No.381319370 Ⓒ File 1329279495.jpg-(119 KB, 640x960, cLtMw.jpg) TXAN:: And berg's where I'd puta Fect Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:18:18 No.381319384 Yes she is n-----. N----- >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:18:54 No.381319489 fifth >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:19:03 No.381319522 nipple cats >> Stim 02/14/12(Tue)23:19:10 No.381319540 IF I GAVE ONE first? File: 1329276625.jpg-(169 KB, 1263x439) BATERY si trat al meer as die simili alanlar samaa mipan, mapa e Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)22:30:25 No.381308103 [Reply][Quick Reply] Q so who got a response? i've only heard from two people that posted proofs of a response. 27 posts and 9 image replies omitted. Click Reply to view. moot ## Admin 02/14/12(Tue)23:12:00 No.381317922 Q this is a troll. OP is samefagging, and this post is photoshopped >>363445344 post #363445344 was posted 11/17/11, not 11/06/11. props though, you did a pretty good job OP. >> moot ## Admin 02/14/12(Tue)23:21:36 No.381320119 the screenshots are all photoshopped and come from an IP that is definitely not her all of the pictures posted are things that can be found publicly online sorry to burst your bubble guys! >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:21:38 No.381320128 the ass was fat. >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:21:39 No.381320133 Ⓒ >>381319135 Glad to see you're joining the fight against cancer. Fight for a cure, moot. Fight for a cure. >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:21:42 No.381320149 Hey f--, ban me >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:21:50 No.381320173 File 1329279710.jpg-(175 KB, 813x507, bear_taylor_dog_table.jpg) STX: thanks for destroying the only worthwhile thing on /b/ late at night the past two months. >> 02/14/12(Tue)23:21:54 No.381320186 File 1329279714.jpg-(30 KB, 500x375, tree_cosy_wut.jpg)X TXAN::](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/list/002/699/825/51d.png "4chan Debunking")
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Taylor Swift Is a 4chan User Conspiracy Theory refers to a yearslong conspiracy theory that in the early 2010s, Taylor Swift supposedly posted on and browsed 4chan (particularly the /b/ board) anonymously as a user of the site. Through an analysis of trip codes, timestamps and postings made by Swift on her official social media platforms, numerous 4chan users assembled a theory in the early 2010s that Swift had a burner account on the site, which subsequently spread over the following years and generated widespread discourse, memes and other references online.
Origin
On November 6th, 2011, an anonymous 4chan user asked other anons on /b/ what they should name their kitten. The winning response was "Meredith." The following day, on November 7th, an article ran in People magazine sharing that Taylor Swift had named her cat "Meredith."[1] On February 7th, 2012, Redditor u/erichg313 posted a screenshot of the competition for naming Meredith alongside a screenshot of the article to Reddit's /r/4chan, with arrows and circles elaborating the theory (seen below).[2]
The materials in the screenshot were likely posted and discussed on 4chan prior to that date. The post on Reddit received over 1,200 upvotes over the course of 12 years. Commenters on the /r/4chan post mentioned that Swift had probably named her cat Meredith prior to November 6th and the 4chan competition.
Throughout the early 2010s, the theory gained complexity, as new pieces of purported evidence were assimilated. While never proven true, it was part of a growing narrative that Taylor Swift was secretly "based" or sympathetic towards right-wing beliefs.[1]
Spread
4chan founder and administrator Christopher Poole, known as moot, attempted to debunk the rumors in a post on February 12th, 2012, saying that the anonymous poster was not Taylor Swift.[3]
![File: 1329279430.jpg-(20 KB, 412x352, 1323646904344.jpg) TXCM:: STRYING ROVE RAISING BRAHMS taylor swift is not a /b/tard, move on moot ## Admin 02/14/12(Tue)23:17:10 No.381319135 i love how the OP deleted his thread when i called him out. >>Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:18:08 No.381319345 ferst >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:18:15 No.381319370 Ⓒ File 1329279495.jpg-(119 KB, 640x960, cLtMw.jpg) TXAN:: And berg's where I'd puta Fect Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:18:18 No.381319384 Yes she is n-----. N----- >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:18:54 No.381319489 fifth >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:19:03 No.381319522 nipple cats >> Stim 02/14/12(Tue)23:19:10 No.381319540 IF I GAVE ONE first? File: 1329276625.jpg-(169 KB, 1263x439) BATERY si trat al meer as die simili alanlar samaa mipan, mapa e Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)22:30:25 No.381308103 [Reply][Quick Reply] Q so who got a response? i've only heard from two people that posted proofs of a response. 27 posts and 9 image replies omitted. Click Reply to view. moot ## Admin 02/14/12(Tue)23:12:00 No.381317922 Q this is a troll. OP is samefagging, and this post is photoshopped >>363445344 post #363445344 was posted 11/17/11, not 11/06/11. props though, you did a pretty good job OP. >> moot ## Admin 02/14/12(Tue)23:21:36 No.381320119 the screenshots are all photoshopped and come from an IP that is definitely not her all of the pictures posted are things that can be found publicly online sorry to burst your bubble guys! >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:21:38 No.381320128 the ass was fat. >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:21:39 No.381320133 Ⓒ >>381319135 Glad to see you're joining the fight against cancer. Fight for a cure, moot. Fight for a cure. >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:21:42 No.381320149 Hey f--, ban me >> Anonymous 02/14/12(Tue)23:21:50 No.381320173 File 1329279710.jpg-(175 KB, 813x507, bear_taylor_dog_table.jpg) STX: thanks for destroying the only worthwhile thing on /b/ late at night the past two months. >> 02/14/12(Tue)23:21:54 No.381320186 File 1329279714.jpg-(30 KB, 500x375, tree_cosy_wut.jpg)X TXAN::](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/002/699/825/51d.png "4chan Debunking")
Posters believing the conspiracy, nevertheless, speculated that moot had been paid off by Swift or her team to shut down the rumors (examples shown below).
![[-] unclepj60 [score hidden] 8 hours ago (010) >implying Taylor Swift doesn't use a VPN >implying Moot isn't f------ her >implying she hasn't threatened to write a song about him if he revealed that she Turks /b/ permalink source report give gold save-RES reply pocket [-] NastyAxe [score hidden] 7 hours ago (010) Moot is a money w---- Taylor Swift has lots of money Taylor swift pays moot to say she isn't on /b/ so she can remain anonymous permalink source report give gold save-RES reply pocket [-] peopleknowme13 [score hidden] 8 hours ago (010) Actually moot was responding to that one particular post because the post numb must have been shoot. He never commented on any other taylor posts, nor has he commented about m event and vanity fair oscars party. permalink source report give gold save-RES reply pocket [-] BossPlaya [score hidden] 1 hour ago (010) Now I have to listen to all of her songs for /b/ references just in case permalink source report give gold reply save-RES hide child comments pocket](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/002/699/826/697.png "Moot theory")
The theory saw press attention and coverage on the wider internet at varying intervals in the years to come. In the summer of 2013, a series of articles describing the conspiracy theory was published online, following the vitality of an image macro that brought together all of the supposed evidence gathered by 4chan. This image macro was also posted to /r/4chan on August 3rd, 2013, by Redditor u/RickAstley666, who earned over 3,700 likes over the course of 10 years (seen below).[3]
![File: 1324195373.jpg-(622 KB, 1200x900, IMG_0470x.jpg) O Anonymous 12/18/11(Sun)03:02:53 No.368838222 hi /b/. ask one of the 50 most famous people on the planet anything.....except my name. i took this photo the other day. >> >> Anonymous 12/18/11(Sun)03:10:58 No.368839268 Anonymous 12/18/11(Sun)03:05:10 No.368838505 1. No photographers are that famous. 2. noone that famous would hang here now >>368838222 what are you famous for? and where did you get that statistic? OOPP 12/18/11(Sun)03:09:50 No.368839126 >> Anonymous 12/18/11(Sun)03:11:41 No.368839355 must be spiderman >>368838505 I'm not a pro photographer. that was from my phone 5:15/5:16 >> OOPP 12/18/11 (Sun)03:12:40 No.368839486 >>368839268 I'm famous for being an entertainer. As for as that stat goes, I am being conservative. The income suggests I'm doing better than top 50. What would you say to Taylor if I could GUARANTEE you she will be reading anything is fair game....but just be fair. I wont guarantee you she can see this thread right now, but I can guarantee l can show her interesting comments questions from it. Jordan 12/31/11 (Sat)22:45:56 No.371330179 File1325389556.jpg-(134 KB, 720x480, Photo_2144_113111.jpg) Sup /b/ I'm out at a New Year's gala here in Nashville with my friends. Pic related, it's my friends. Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)22:47:37 No.371330485 in here, everyone is just anonymous 39 >>moot !Ep8pui8Vw2 ## Admin 12/31/11 (Sat)22:48:00 No.371330554 File1325389680.jpg-(39 KB, 600x524, Thatfuckingcat.jpg) ile: 1253077868.jpg-(111 KB, 500x375, Photo 334.jpg) Pretty much why I listen to her. I chatted to her once over omegle >>371330179 | F---, that would be shitstorm worthy. Hi /b/ O-Afonymou 09/16/09(Wed)01:11:08 No. 160794214 I'm feeling down. Please make me smile >> Anonymous 09/16/09(Wed)01:15:02 No.160795027 Pile 1253078102.jpg-(122 KB, 498x480, Photo_190.jpg) please Anonymous 11/26/12(Mon)08:22:19 No.4582124 Replies: >>4582145 >>4582183 >>4582200 >>4582326 >>4583064 >>4582074 OPP 12/18/11(Sun)04:07:25 No.368845959 File 1324199245.jpg-(324 KB, 1200x1008, IMG_0571: twitter YOLE taylorswift13 taylorswift13 Search 240p @The Hunger Games 5 Jen Meanwhile... i'll post some other pics i took sometimes i'll just see someth and walk up to the window an It would be SO cool to see Safe & Sound back in the Top 10 @iTunesMusic. PS just finished Catching Fire lurking in this thread.... taylorswift13 taylorswift 13 Saying goodbye to the shore, writing on a seashell. instagr.a /cpWTf/ 29 Dec YOLE taswift 13 taylorswift13 I'm a taylorswift 13 taylorswift13 Nothing quite like a freezing cold, wintery beach. instagr.am/ /cb7gy/ 28 Dec taylorswift13 taylorswift13 Childhood beach memories revisited. instagr.am/p/cb2s0/ 28 Dec you for man /bQ4BD/ 24 Dec sunting this as another beautiful Chriss gift.. 1 fo & Sound' the #1 con instagr.am/ SAME BACKGROUND taylorswift 13 taylorswift 13 Wait wait wait.. I just noticed my page has 10 million follower now? That's crazy! What a lovely Christmas present!! 24 Dec thecivilwars The Civil Wars t3 by taylorswift13 "Safe & Sound" is the #1 song on iTunes! bit.ly/si0a8S 23 Dec 000 Q e Trips get = Meredith >> Anonymous 11/26/12(Mon)08:08:25 No.4582074 Replies: >>4582124 >>4582062 (OP) Doesn't Taylor browse 4chan? Also I never really liked her music but it's pretty meh to see her move towards that generic pop music. Can't say I'm surprised considering the music industry anyways. [Return] [Top] A SV I only told her my first name, and I was abit drunk at the time. I used to go on omegle with piano and play sad music for people until they clapped, then they would say I'm a good pianist and I would feel a little bit better inside. Anonymous 11/06/11(Sun)01:14:03 No.363445624 C--- wagon I got to a girl and she was wearing a scarf around her head to look like a mummy, I laughed and played the Indiana jones theme. Then she laughed and took the top half off and I waved. She asked why I looked sad (I'd been crying the whole day about my ex girlfriend). I told her I was just tired. She typed 'mm' and i asked which country she was in, she said USA, i said i was from Australia and she asked about the kangaroos. I told them in many places people rode kangaroos to work, she wasn't convinced but had a laugh. I made sure to warn her if she ever visits of the drop bears. We eventually talked about relationships and I told her about mine and admitted i was pretty depressed and drinking a lot. She told me she had problems with guys in her life. I asked her name and she said Taylor. I laughed and said The Taylor, and she just smiled. We talked for a few hours about being sad and dealing with life and 4chan. but I thought it would be weird to give her my contact details. Taylor if you read this, thanks for the chat, I'm still not 100% ok but I'm getting there, btw. ironically, we're back together >> Anonymous 11/06/11(Sun)01:14:53 No.363445800 Sire Londoners: Thanks for e-mailing! I got -500 messages and unfortunately only had time to hang o File: 1332475726.jpg-(71 KB, 530x693, sup b 032212 2107.jpg) Anonymous (ID: TEHmRHJX) 03/23/12 (Fri)00:08:46 No.388512730 Anonymous 11/06/11 (Sun)01:15:04 No.363445835 poody- roo File: 1325640776.jpg-(123 KB, 1152x800, claimsx.jpg) Anony In this thread: these are a Anons make outrageous, ridiculous claims about themselves that are 100% true. but if you m Sup /b/? Nothing quite like a freezing cold, wintery beach. Also, Rule 1 Jizzms Anonymous 11/06/11 (Sun)01:16:33 No.363445999 meredith File : 1327457556.jpg-(287 KB, 2048x1365, 242230_10150630895160604_79082(...).jpg) anon 11/06/11 Sun)01:12:36 No.363445344 ! trips names my new kitten O Anonymous 11/06/11(Sun) 01:13:10 No.363445438 roody-poo Anonymous 01/03/12(Tue)20:35:28 No.37193195 >>Anonymous 11/06/11(Sun) 01:13:55 No.363445595 0 2012 - Tr... τύπUn TOP STORIES (M) + Victoria Beckham Flaunts Slim Post-Baby Body in Sexy Lingerie >> D Ani Brunner: Why ndall and Kylie Might Skip College >> Brandi Glanville: Yes, I Hooked Up With Gerard Butler! >> V PIC: Pregnant Kristin Cavallari Beams During L.A. Shopping Trip >> EXCLUSIVE Angelina Jolie (5) Snubs Stacy sup /b/ do u like scottish fold kittens? Keibler on Private Jet >> IMG_0418x.jpg WHAT YOUR FRIENDS LIKE ON US >> Anonymous (ID: Heaven) 03/23/12 (Fri)00:10:01 No.388512995 t--- or gtfo Thread 404'd after this Simply one day after File 1325641810.jpg-(82 KB, 479 I took this pic. 000 www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/pic-meet-taylor-swifts-new-kitten-meredith-2011711 /b/ - Random 000 Q 0 General Exif Aperture Valu Color Components Conf Compressed Cust Date 1 Date Digit Exposure Bi TIFF 1, 2, 3, 01 Pixel 3 endered Normal process Digitized 2011:12:28 09:13:00 Original 2011:12:28 09:13:00) Ratio 1 Exposure Mode Auto exposure Exposure Time 2 / 333 File Source Flash Flash did not fire, comp.. Flashpix Version 1.0 FNumber 4 Focal Length 4.3 Focal Plane Resolution Unit inches Focal Plane X Resolution 16,393.443 Focal Plane Y Resolution 16,393.443 ISO Speed Ratings 200 Max Aperture Value 2.875 Metering Mode Pattern Pixel X Dimension 1,200 Pixel Y Dimension 799 Scene Capture Type Standard orion Marked 375301042.html 8 meredith kitten - Google Search PIC TOODOOTING TOTE Paras ocasi PIC: Meet Taylor Swift's New Kitten, Meredith! CELEBRITY NEWS NOVEMBER 7, 2011 AT 12:27PM BY ELIZA GOLD Tweet 40 +1 0 Credit: twitter.com She's busy touring America, but country singer and songwriter Taylor Swift found time to make a new furry friend.](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/002/699/828/733.jpg "Daily Dot")
This evidence started with the cat name poll and went on to involve investigative sleuthing of what posters claimed were photos taken of part of Swift's face and her property. Another anon claimed to have conversed with Swift on Omegle, where she supposedly said she was on 4chan. Another user anonymously posted once claiming to be on the "50 most famous people on the planet" asking for questions from people on /b/.[4]
On a repost to /r/TaylorSwift[8] on August 3rd, 2013, fans of the artist pushed back strongly against the theory, following what had often been the stance of the Swift community towards the conspiracy theory (seen below). The post ultimately garnered over 110 upvotes and 24 comments in 10 years.
In 2018, multiple YouTubers covered the theory as it spread online. For example, YouTuber Justin Whang published a video on March 5th, 2018, titled "Is Taylor Swift an Active 4Chan User?" that received over 1.1 million views in five years (seen below, left). On March 19th, YouTuber Repzilla also uploaded a video on the conspiracy theory, receiving over 4,700 views in a similar timeframe (seen below, right).
In 2023, the theory saw a notable resurgence online, with posters on X sharing the image macro that brought together all of the purported evidence along with their commentary.[7] A post by X user @JadeAtrophis promoting the theory on November 6th, 2023, seems to have been the beginning of this renewed interest. It reposted the image from the 2013 Reddit post, earning over 16,000 likes in a week (seen below, left).[5] Others also commented on the theory, like user @deepfates (seen below, right) who earned over 300 likes across three days after posting about Taylor Swift and 4chan on November 11th.[6]
Search Interest
External References
[1] Sydney Morning Herald – How the far-right internet came to believe Taylor Swift was their secret ally
[2] Reddit – Trips decide Taylor Swift's cat name.
[3] Reddit – Anon basically proves Taylor Swift is a regular 4chan user
[4] Daily Dot – Is Taylor Swift a 4chan user?
[5] X – @JadeAtrophis
[7] Indy100 – Theory resurfaces that Taylor Swift was once an active 4Chan user
[8] Reddit – r/taylorswift
