Taylor Swift's influence reaches new heights: Empire State Building lights up for pop star's condime

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

The Empire State Building in New York City recently paid tribute to pop star Taylor Swift by illuminating its iconic lights in red and white, the colors of her boyfriend Travis Kelce's football team, the Kansas City Chiefs. However, the reason for the tribute was not for her music, but for her choice in condiments.

According to TMZ, the tribute was inspired by a viral photo of Taylor Swift taken at a Chiefs game in which she was seen posing with a fan while holding a plate of chicken tenders with ketchup and ranch dressing. The photo, which was shared on a Taylor Swift fan account, garnered over 32 million views and sparked a trend of people sharing their own photos of ketchup and ranch dressing.

The Empire State Building's decision to join in on the trend is a testament to the power of social media and celebrity influence. As TMZ notes, "that's the power of Taylor Swift in 2023."

Even Heinz, the popular condiment brand, has capitalized on the trend by releasing a limited edition bottle of ketchup with a blend of ketchup and ranch dressing called "Kranch."

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While some may find the tribute to be silly or trivial, it is a reflection of how pop culture can influence even the most iconic landmarks. As one Twitter user put it, "Taylor Swift is so powerful she got the Empire State Building to change colors for her condiments."

Overall, the tribute is a lighthearted and fun way to show appreciation for one of the biggest pop stars of our time. As Taylor Swift herself once said, "I think allowing yourself to feel raw, real emotions in public is important." In this case, those raw emotions just happen to be about condiments.

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