I think Burt is the swiftest of the swifties. Puck is a given, but Ora Z is all about the chaos. She appears to be trying to shake the world…… off it’s axis!
I am going on 70 years old and have never heard a Taylor Swift song. Sorry, but by the early 2000s there just wasn’t any new music that interested me and I started listening to my oldies instead. The car radio was tuned to oldies stations and my ipod shuffle (still have it in the car) is stuff from 60s through 90s, old favorites. I feel like the “hey kids, get off my lawn” old woman but I like what I like and am OK with that.
My favourite version of “Shake it Off”: https://youtu.Be/tSHsv8W_oHoNo, I’m not a fan, but I do like a few songs here and there . . . of Kate Rusby? Definitely a die-hard fan and I’ve seen her live several times and been to her Underneath the Stars musical festivals. ❤
I like a lot of artist’s Christmas stuff where I don’t listen to their mainstream music. I haven’t heard anything by Taylor Swift, I don’t think, except for an occasional Christmas thing once Halloween is done and my radios are tuned to constant Christmas. In the meantime, my eclectic tastes run from Broadway tunes to AC/DC…
I had no idea what they were talking about til the 3rd panel. I still have the “Saturday Night Fever” CD on repeat in my car. But hey as long as the people and kitties are having fun :)
Don’t really know her well, but I’ve listened to some, and I think it’s better than most new stuff. I don’t understand why some people hate her so much.
Never heard her sing. Have read she is a good businesswoman and good to her fans but maybe not so much to her ex-boyfriends. Don’t really know, certainly don’t care.
I’m not really familiar with Taylor Swift’s body of work.
I haven’t been commenting much lately, there has been a lot of family stuff going on which is taking a lot of energy from me, plus my old laptop died and I had to get a new one and get my IT guy to transfer all my stuff over to the new laptop. An expense I did not need at this time, but oh, well. By the by, the kittens are 4 months old today.
If someone does you wrong, more power to you if you can make $$$millions writing and singing about it. Some things you can’t just shake off. Wish I had that talent!
I knew I was a child of the ‘60s when, in response to a grandchild’s query, I couldn’t name one of Mariah Carey’s 19 number one hits—though I do remember her Christmas song. Now my grandkids are too old to care about Taylor Swift!
I’m a 67 year old guy with adult sons, no daughters, and I’m a Swifty. I listen mostly to classical and movie soundtracks, but Taylor is just the best.
Wait…is that The Aunt, The Intruder Who Sits On Cats, in the last panel HOLDING ELVIS??? I must have missed something, somewhere, since there is no blood.
The first several times I heard the term “swiftie,” I thought they were talking about the Swift boat crews in Viet Nam—then I realized those talking were too young to know what those were.
Not into most popular music until I encounter it ten years later. Mostly I listen to classical, soundtracks, and older popular stuff that I remember from my youth, when I was not into it, but developed a more eclectic POH (Point of Hearing).
Since I only listen to classical radio, and don’t frequent Yute oob, I’ve never heard a Taylor Swift song. But anyone who loves cats has to have something going for them.
I’ve heard Swift. I drive my granddaughters around. I’ve never heard her voice because the recordings, like almost all pop music these days, have enough effects added in post production to make the voice a source of input for electronic signal modification. Anyone could be at the microphone. I have heard some of her lyrics. I’d rate them as OK. Not Cole Porter or Chuck Berry but reasonably thoughtful. I gave up on mainstream pop music around 1970 so I’m probably not the best source of opinion on pop music. My granddaughters, 13 and 15, think she’s not remarkable but not annoying. I do like Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, and Olivia Rodrigo.
To be fair I didn’t realize she was a cat person. I like the names a lot. I read “The Strange Case of Benjamin Button” around 1958 in a science fiction anthology among the read in your free time books in my 8th grade classroom. I was surprised when it was made into a movie.
Taylor’s main audience is under 40, but no doubt, she’s extremely talented….and rich… and generous. She’s given 6 figure bonuses to her roadies because she wouldn’t be able to do her shows without them. She does have cats with those names and donates much to charity. I like Adele, Celine, Bruno Mars (she is ill and can’t sing anymore..neither can Linda Ronstadt- poor gals), Ed Sheeran, (he used to open for Taylor Swift) Mumford and Sons, the Jonas Brothers, Tom Odell (although most people still don’t know who he is) Stephen Sanchez (his music has a 60’s vibe- check out his “Till I Found You” on YouTube. I love the music of the ’60’s and ’70’s that I grew up with, but I can’t only listen to that. There are some talented performers out there! You’re missing out if you love music!
I’m not really into modern music, but I really like today’s strip. What fun it is to share a common love and interest — one that makes people happy and does no harm to others! There’s too much grief and sorrow and hate and ugliness in the world.
I want to wish all good things to Taylor Swift and her Swifties! Enjoy! Have fun! Share! Be happy!
From Georgia Dunn: “This year Taylor Swift and her music deadlifted me through the summer and carried me into autumn. A loving Sunday tribute to her felt fitting! This one is in newspapers today! Many thanks to my sister Grace (one of the biggest Swifties I know ) and her assistance on what references and lore should make Sophie’s string wall! Share with the Swifties in your life!”
Just had to google “Taylor Swift’s cats” and confirm that the two females are, in fact, Scottish folds. That’s attention to detail… I was like “What’s wrong with their ears??”
In light of this strip’s highly favorable view of Taylor, fans of Keith Olbermann might want to listen to the “Postscripts to the News” part of Tuesday morning’s podcast (it’s on iheartradio and Apple Podcasts; starts about 26 minutes into the program). It is about Taylor’s voter registration drive. [tiny squeee!!!] If this is inappropriate I’ll delete it.
uncle snipe 10 months ago
I think Burt is the swiftest of the swifties. Puck is a given, but Ora Z is all about the chaos. She appears to be trying to shake the world…… off it’s axis!
Ahsum 10 months ago
Sunday Funday
Le'letha Premium Member 10 months ago
It’s always nice to see Sophie happy. Her joy is all the more meaningful because she feels safe to share it with us now.
burke129529 10 months ago
I can’t listen to that song anymore without having the Hillywood Supernatural parody version running through my head
RuinQueenofOblivion 10 months ago
Now I’m wondering if her cats in this universe also run a TV station.
fullmoondeb Premium Member 10 months ago
I am going on 70 years old and have never heard a Taylor Swift song. Sorry, but by the early 2000s there just wasn’t any new music that interested me and I started listening to my oldies instead. The car radio was tuned to oldies stations and my ipod shuffle (still have it in the car) is stuff from 60s through 90s, old favorites. I feel like the “hey kids, get off my lawn” old woman but I like what I like and am OK with that.
Olive O'Sudden 10 months ago
So much intensity of expression in one tiny face. (Second panel, lower right corner, OZ.)♥
Sue Ellen 10 months ago
I can only assume that Beatrix is too overcome by fangirl emotions to chime in.
Lady Bri 10 months ago
My favourite version of “Shake it Off”: https://youtu.Be/tSHsv8W_oHoNo, I’m not a fan, but I do like a few songs here and there . . . of Kate Rusby? Definitely a die-hard fan and I’ve seen her live several times and been to her Underneath the Stars musical festivals. ❤
Robin Harwood 10 months ago
Who?
kangtourcat Premium Member 10 months ago
Look up Delaware police officer driving his car lip syncing to Taylor Swift shake it off.
Robin Harwood 10 months ago
I see that Sophie wears the abundance of bracelets appropriate for her role.
andycat Premium Member 10 months ago
Another “so handsome” sighting!
WelshRat Premium Member 10 months ago
Well, you can swiftly become a fan.
WelshRat Premium Member 10 months ago
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I AM CARTOON LADY! 10 months ago
OMC! I can picture Sophie and OZ dancing! OZ Would bring new meaning to, ‘Tearing up the dance, floor!’
Jungle Empress 10 months ago
And POOF, I am now a Swiftie as well! Anyone who is a servant of our feline overlords gets my immediate respect!
emiesty Premium Member 10 months ago
Here’s Olivia and Meredith (I think Benjamin is younger) with Some Young Woman
https://www.youtube.Com/shorts/Eg-d4LZ_pnU
dmah Premium Member 10 months ago
I know this is a chance for the BPH to fangirl over Swift, but I didn’t expect Burt to be a Swiftie … I sort of pictured him to be a jazz enthusiast?
Tigrisan Premium Member 10 months ago
I like a lot of artist’s Christmas stuff where I don’t listen to their mainstream music. I haven’t heard anything by Taylor Swift, I don’t think, except for an occasional Christmas thing once Halloween is done and my radios are tuned to constant Christmas. In the meantime, my eclectic tastes run from Broadway tunes to AC/DC…
DorseyBelle 10 months ago
BoCH alert!
artchick530 10 months ago
Why do I think that OZ shaking it off will only energize her more, rather than tiring her out?
Grace Premium Member 10 months ago
I had no idea what they were talking about til the 3rd panel. I still have the “Saturday Night Fever” CD on repeat in my car. But hey as long as the people and kitties are having fun :)
Gent 10 months ago
Taylor Swift? Who be that? The fastest tailor in the west?
Ignatz Premium Member 10 months ago
Don’t really know her well, but I’ve listened to some, and I think it’s better than most new stuff. I don’t understand why some people hate her so much.
cat19632001 10 months ago
Shake it, Ora Zella!
rs0204 Premium Member 10 months ago
I don’t know any of her music. But everything I’ve heard about her says she is a genuinely good person.
Space_cat 10 months ago
This must be the distraction broadcast, there’s a war on, after all.
Queen of America 10 months ago
Never heard her sing. Have read she is a good businesswoman and good to her fans but maybe not so much to her ex-boyfriends. Don’t really know, certainly don’t care.
booksandtea 10 months ago
This is wonderful. Quite possibly my favorite BCN of all time, as a Swiftie
ladykat 10 months ago
I’m not really familiar with Taylor Swift’s body of work.
I haven’t been commenting much lately, there has been a lot of family stuff going on which is taking a lot of energy from me, plus my old laptop died and I had to get a new one and get my IT guy to transfer all my stuff over to the new laptop. An expense I did not need at this time, but oh, well. By the by, the kittens are 4 months old today.
Catmom 10 months ago
If someone does you wrong, more power to you if you can make $$$millions writing and singing about it. Some things you can’t just shake off. Wish I had that talent!
jadem308 10 months ago
Love the homage to TS. I’m a swiftie too
Katzen1415 10 months ago
Sophie is the best part of this! Love her outfit.
Charles & Susan Premium Member 10 months ago
love this hope Taylor Swift gets a copy of this classic!
pixiekitten Premium Member 10 months ago
As another Swiftie. Join us join us I need 1989 TV to release already cry
SusieB 10 months ago
I am not a huge fan of her music, but I think she is an admirable person and that she is a feline fan is a bonus
The Wolf In Your Midst 10 months ago
Apparently it’s fashionable to hate on Swift because of her music being all over the radio. Phil Collins got the same treatment.
alreadyinuse 10 months ago
I always liked that Blank Space song. Whoever that Jermaine person is, they must be special to get a name check in one of Taylor’s songs.
gregcomn 10 months ago
I knew I was a child of the ‘60s when, in response to a grandchild’s query, I couldn’t name one of Mariah Carey’s 19 number one hits—though I do remember her Christmas song. Now my grandkids are too old to care about Taylor Swift!
Lee Hauser Premium Member 10 months ago
I’m a 67 year old guy with adult sons, no daughters, and I’m a Swifty. I listen mostly to classical and movie soundtracks, but Taylor is just the best.
Beloved 10 months ago
Wait…is that The Aunt, The Intruder Who Sits On Cats, in the last panel HOLDING ELVIS??? I must have missed something, somewhere, since there is no blood.
fuzzybritches 10 months ago
And a young colleague at work is a Swiftie . . . also a cat-lover. So, I have shared this with her, and hope she’ll join this group eventually!
kaylasdad99 10 months ago
It’s like a Brewster Rockit Sunday strip, except instead of Dr. Mel telling us facts about space, it’s the cats telling us facts about Taylor Swift.
(And the above says more about my gocomics lineup than it does about BCN, which I find utterly charming.)
Red Bird 10 months ago
Nice dress, Sophie! You truly are the biggest Swiftie.
FreyjaRN Premium Member 10 months ago
IIRC, Mariska Hargitay met Olivia Benson.
That’s a strange sentence if you don’t know the backstory.
scaeva Premium Member 10 months ago
The first several times I heard the term “swiftie,” I thought they were talking about the Swift boat crews in Viet Nam—then I realized those talking were too young to know what those were.
Not into most popular music until I encounter it ten years later. Mostly I listen to classical, soundtracks, and older popular stuff that I remember from my youth, when I was not into it, but developed a more eclectic POH (Point of Hearing).
Since I only listen to classical radio, and don’t frequent Yute oob, I’ve never heard a Taylor Swift song. But anyone who loves cats has to have something going for them.
willie_mctell 10 months ago
I’ve heard Swift. I drive my granddaughters around. I’ve never heard her voice because the recordings, like almost all pop music these days, have enough effects added in post production to make the voice a source of input for electronic signal modification. Anyone could be at the microphone. I have heard some of her lyrics. I’d rate them as OK. Not Cole Porter or Chuck Berry but reasonably thoughtful. I gave up on mainstream pop music around 1970 so I’m probably not the best source of opinion on pop music. My granddaughters, 13 and 15, think she’s not remarkable but not annoying. I do like Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, and Olivia Rodrigo.
willie_mctell 10 months ago
To be fair I didn’t realize she was a cat person. I like the names a lot. I read “The Strange Case of Benjamin Button” around 1958 in a science fiction anthology among the read in your free time books in my 8th grade classroom. I was surprised when it was made into a movie.
GaryCooper 10 months ago
It’s true, Taylor’s love of cats is world-famous.
Fennec! at the Disco 10 months ago
I see the line “Shake it off,” and my mind immediately cranks up “Shake it up” by the Cars.
cb8ty 10 months ago
Nope.
rs0204 Premium Member 10 months ago
OT:
Font Lady Premium Member 10 months ago
Other OT:
Medtech4 10 months ago
Taylor’s main audience is under 40, but no doubt, she’s extremely talented….and rich… and generous. She’s given 6 figure bonuses to her roadies because she wouldn’t be able to do her shows without them. She does have cats with those names and donates much to charity. I like Adele, Celine, Bruno Mars (she is ill and can’t sing anymore..neither can Linda Ronstadt- poor gals), Ed Sheeran, (he used to open for Taylor Swift) Mumford and Sons, the Jonas Brothers, Tom Odell (although most people still don’t know who he is) Stephen Sanchez (his music has a 60’s vibe- check out his “Till I Found You” on YouTube. I love the music of the ’60’s and ’70’s that I grew up with, but I can’t only listen to that. There are some talented performers out there! You’re missing out if you love music!
scyphi26 10 months ago
…cool? I guess? Admittedly, I’m pretty indifferent about all things Taylor Swift.
JLChi 10 months ago
I’m not really into modern music, but I really like today’s strip. What fun it is to share a common love and interest — one that makes people happy and does no harm to others! There’s too much grief and sorrow and hate and ugliness in the world.
I want to wish all good things to Taylor Swift and her Swifties! Enjoy! Have fun! Share! Be happy!
crazeekatlady 10 months ago
It is so wonderful to see my favorite Sophie again!
mepowell 10 months ago
From Georgia Dunn: “This year Taylor Swift and her music deadlifted me through the summer and carried me into autumn. A loving Sunday tribute to her felt fitting! This one is in newspapers today! Many thanks to my sister Grace (one of the biggest Swifties I know ) and her assistance on what references and lore should make Sophie’s string wall! Share with the Swifties in your life!”
Taracinablue 10 months ago
Just had to google “Taylor Swift’s cats” and confirm that the two females are, in fact, Scottish folds. That’s attention to detail… I was like “What’s wrong with their ears??”
catmom1360 10 months ago
I dislike Taylor Swift with a passion. I think she is the biggest phoney ever.
catmom1360 10 months ago
I don’t like T.S. She’s a big phoney. Always remember her fake surprises when she won some awards. Give me a break.
catmom1360 10 months ago
Just finished Beatrix’s book. The BCN books are always fun. Now, we need an OraZ book. She is so darn cute.
Aspen_Bell 10 months ago
In light of this strip’s highly favorable view of Taylor, fans of Keith Olbermann might want to listen to the “Postscripts to the News” part of Tuesday morning’s podcast (it’s on iheartradio and Apple Podcasts; starts about 26 minutes into the program). It is about Taylor’s voter registration drive. [tiny squeee!!!] If this is inappropriate I’ll delete it.
TenTimes 9 months ago
NOOOO!