"I almost named my daughter’s middle name Taylor": Taylor Swift fan goes viral for attending her Eras tour in disguise after calling in sick

Taylor Swift performed at the Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 1, 2023, as part of the latest US leg of her Eras tour, playing to a sold out stadium full of her fans, known as Swifties. Among the attendees in the crowd was an unnamed fan who disguised herself as a ghost from the song Anti-Hero and skipped work and drove from Louisville to attend the evening concert.

The fan attended the concert with a bedsheet over their head to conceal their identity. They also wore sunglasses. Apart from the striking outfit choice, what caught fans' attention was what they said in an interview with local station KRCW Local 12:

The disguised fan's interview with a news station after skipping work, has sparked viral reactions in social media, with one netizen pointing out the irony of giving an interview in disguise.

Taylor Swift fan introducing young one to their first concert

The anynomous Swiftie further elaborated on the reason as to why they had skipped worked to attend the concert.

The anonymous Swiftie's zeal to attend for herself and her young companion left netizens divided, with some calling on the fan to be braver, and others commenting on the hilarity of the situation.

The Taylor Swift Eras tour has been ongoing since 2022, with three back to back tours planned till the end of 2024. The North American leg of the tour is scheduled to end on August 27, 2023, with a show in Cuidad De Mexico in Mexico, followed by a South American tour, and finally an International Eras tour that is set to end on August 17, 2024.

More about Taylor Swift and her music career

Taylor Swift released her eponymously titled debut studio album, Taylor Swift, on October 24, 2023. The album peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200 album chart, as well as number 14 on the Canadian album chart.

Following the success of her debut studio album, the singer released her second studio album, Fearless, on November 11, 2008. The album peaked as a chart topper on the Billboard 200 album chart as well as at the Kiwi album chart.

The album was also Taylor Swift's first to win the prestigious Album of the Year award at the 2010 Grammy Awards, making her the youngest artist to ever win the award until she was surpassed by Billie Eilish as the youngest winner in 2020.

Taylor Swift released her third studio album, Speak Now, on October 25, 2010. The album peaked as a chart topper on the Billboard 200 as well as on the Australian, Canadian, and Kiwi album charts.

Swift's fourth studio album, Red, was released on October 22, 2012. The album peaked as a chart topper on the Billboard 200 album chart as well as on the Australian, Canadian, German, Kiwi, and UK album charts.

The singer cemented her acclaim as a pop artist with her eighth studio album, Folklore, which was released on July 24, 2020. The album won the singer her third Album of the Year award at the 2021 Grammy Awards.

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J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic fantasy series ""The Lord of the Rings"" had a significant influence on a young Soumyajyoti during his middle school years, piquing his interest in the dynamic world of pop culture. At Sportskeeda, he devotes his time to thoroughly researching each topic and delivering the most up-to-date information in his articles. He ensures that all data is factually correct, which aligns with the platform's emphasis on accurate information.

When not covering the most recent music news, Soumyajyoti likes to spend his time writing fiction or listening to music.

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