The Onion Satirizes Taylor Swift's Album Promotional Film as Commercial Venture
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The Onion Staff
Even the toaster can't save this one.
Summary
The Onion satirically covers Taylor Swift's promotional film 'The Official Release Party Of A Showgirl' for her forthcoming album, presenting it as a Q&A format that mocks commercial motivations behind the project. The article humorously suggests the film was created for financial reasons ('Wedding ain't gonna pay for itself') and Q4 earnings, with signature popcorn buckets shaped like cash registers.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledWedding ain't gonna pay for itself.
Q4 earnings.
Yes, in the shape of a cash register.
The sound of people singing along to Th
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