Did you listen to last week’s episode and think “ok, I’m intrigued — tell me more” because if so, it’s your lucky day! Here is more! Our gay series continues! We are getting into Taylor’s queerest moments, from early MySpace posts to the era of rainbow dresses and Stonewall performances. The energy is powerfully, palpably, publicly fruity. We also wade into the Wild West of Gaylor discourse: is discussing Taylor’s sexuality a variety of outing, or is it problematic queerbaiting, or is it okay? Sidebars this week: Jack Antonoff’s power, “ME! Out now,” did Taylor Swift go to Cubbyhole, the glass closet, Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement, Billie Eilish, the coming out narrative, and Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick.
Find this week’s visual accompaniment here and the iconic “I want her midnights” New Year’s Day performance here.