From Cosmopolitan · Samantha Olson · · 1m 10s
Charli xcx Reaction to Taylor Swift VMA Speech
Viral clip of Charli xcx clapping at Taylor Swift's VMAs was doctored to fuel feud rumors.
In brief
Viral clip of Charli xcx clapping at Taylor Swift's VMAs was doctored to fuel feud rumors. Charli xcx's nonchalant clapping at Taylor Swift's VMAs was doctored to appear as a reaction to Swift's speech, not a feud signal. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Taylor Swift VMA History
Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in the show's 42-year history, premiering "Patient Zero" and winning Video of the Year.
Viral Charli Clapping Clip
A viral clip showed Charli xcx nonchalantly clapping during Taylor Swift's VMAs speech, sparking feud rumors among fans.
Doctored Reaction Clip
The clip was actually doctored to fan the flames of their reported rift, as Charli was patting her knee during Nirvana's Video Vanguard acceptance speech.
Song Lyrics Speculation
Taylor's song "Actually Romantic" contained lyrics fans believed targeted Charli, including "I heard you call me 'Boring Barbie'".
“I heard you call me 'Boring Barbie' / When the coke's got you brave / High-fived my ex and then you said / you're glad he ghosted me / Wrote me a song saying it makes you sick to see my face.”
SNL Shirt Appearance
Charli wore a "Max’s Kansas City" shirt at SNL, sparking speculation about a dig at Taylor and her husband Travis Kelce.
Charli Declined to Comment
Charli declined to comment on the situation during a Vanity Fair interview after her SNL appearance.
The main idea
Charli xcx's nonchalant clapping at Taylor Swift's VMAs was doctored to appear as a reaction to Swift's speech, not a feud signal.
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