"Cooler in theory,
but not if you force it to be"
‘Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno’ is a phrase more commonly known as ‘all for one and one for all’. It has long been associated with the tale of the three musketeers and is the unofficial motto of Switzerland.
This concept epitomises the sense of solidarity that can be reached when the individual acts in favour of the group and the group acts in favour of the individuals.
While this sounds promising in theory for the majority, in reality it can create a trap of self enforced conformity for the minority.
Most of us in this minority inherently drift apart from the majority due to a deeply rooted feeling that we don’t belong in some way. Often times learning ways to hide the parts of ourselves that are frowned upon by the collective as we float around on the periphery.
And it can take years to discover the correct language to use that accurately describes our experiences. What comes next is often not within our control as we’re forced to coexist with those who disapprove of our truth and lack of conformity.
“Maybe I'm losing my mind, but it feels like the whole world revolves around me somehow.” -Truman
In the Truman show ‘unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno’ is proudly displayed as the motto for the town of Seahaven, but it’s really just an ever-present subliminal message to reinforce Truman’s contribution to benefit the collective.
The director of the show was clouded by his desire to create something good to share with the world. Yet this inspirational message was never supposed to be used as a threat or an excuse for one person to carry the weight of the collective all alone.
That turns into ‘one for all’. Full stop. It was the realisation that the pressure to conform by giving more and more of himself to entertain the masses was a never ending cycle that ultimately became Truman’s tipping point and what finally motivated him to leave.
“So tell me everything is not about me. Butwhat if it is?” -Taylor
This experience is not unique to Truman’s fictional character. It’s actually a fine line that many of us face in our own ways. And it’s this prior experience that allows so many of us to see the same type of pain in Taylor being reflected back at us.
The key to overcoming this imbalance between the ‘all for one and one for all’ is rediscovering community. We often begin with a jumble of stories collected along the way that morph into a label. And it’s this label that allows us to find our people, to find where we belong.
The evolution of the internet and social media created online spaces that allowed many of us to coexist in communities where the minority suddenly became the majority. MySpace in particular encouraged everyone to personalise their page to create a reflection of themselves.
With the rise of other platforms, conformity gradually took over and individuality was slowly left behind. Regardless of how big or small a group becomes, uniformity amongst the majority seems to be the goal.
The Taylor Swift fandom isn’t immune to this either. We’ve all centred Taylor in our own versions of ‘all for one and one for all’ but have branched out to create varying subsections that fall under the swiftie or gaylor umbrella.
When all of these variations overlap and mingle together it creates a never ending Venn diagram, and it’s that same overlap that feels both communal and isolating all at once. The sweet spot lies with finding a balance between valuing unity and individuality.
I myself fall into the gaylor, idgaflor, performanceartlor and thetrumanshowlor communities. I also view Taylor’s story through a female, queer, neurodivergent and chronic illness lens. The combination of these facets is what makes my interpretations unique.
I’d love to invite you to consider where you fit into the community. What makes your point of view unique? The more we can recognise and celebrate the diversity within the gaylor community, the more united we will all feel in preparation for the turbulent times ahead.
When Taylor invited us to go down the rabbit hole with her I never expected to discover, let alone join in with, this amazing community. I love each and every one of you for being here. Wether you’ve inspired thoughtful conversations, made me laugh or just liked my posts, thank you 🫶🏼
‘Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno’
A tortured poet,
Kylie x
a line of poetry that you vaguely remember.. does a random episode of himym also count as poetry? disney plus is a field filled with landmines
or goldmines that's up to you to decide
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Britney Spears guest appearence
SWAMPS
Robin (is hot)
childhood - dad - booy/girl
'wanting' children theme
barney’s playbook
also I don’t watch a show to get a sad ass ending
we have real life for that
purple giraffes
sandcastles (in the sand)
Canada
dad jokes
Robin is from Vancouver, Canada ERAS TOUR Vancouver, CA - BC Place Fri, Dec 6, 2024 Sat, Dec 7, 2024 Sun, Dec 8, 2024
i'm too tired for this shit loll.. should've know better (again)
your Q&A's (of all of you), i can't
——— addendum - cause girl… “poetry” you could’ve just called it watching the same tv shows growing up it would’ve saved me a lot of time.
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——— ‘watched a lot of tv and drank a lot of wine’
i bet you did 😂 no proof not much - right lmao
april 2, 2009 | fifteen years ago today
taylor attended a hannah montana afterparty with emily osment, miley cyrus, and demi lovato
miley later said: “if you guys didn’t know i was bisexual from this damn picture, i don’t know what’s wrong with you. uh, i mean, hello! look at them!”
it was all by design
now I'm a Mastermind' tm
who else decodes you?
nobody, no fucking body
And the years passed Like scenes of a show The Professor said to write what you know Lookin' backwards Might be the only way to move forward Then the actors Were hitting their marks And the slow dance Was alight with the sparks And the tears fell In synchronicity with the score And at last She knew what the agony had been for
'Le Ballon Rouge'
Please, I would very much like to be excluded from this narrative. It’s ruining my life 😭
I can’t listen to ‘random’ music anymore without you two koincidencing (yes – I just decided that it’s a verb).
I've had some tricks up my sleeve Takes one to know one You're a cowboy like me
TAYLOR NATION YOU DID NOT JUST DO WHAT I THINK YOU DID?!
“A one year celebration post celebrating: the most extraordinary EXPERIENCE premiered in theatre”
Also known as
“Welcome to the next chapter of the 🌞 🦒reintroduction”
Or
“A recap of a mv of a mv premiere about a show in which the main character is portraying different eras… wait what? You lost me. The big LEBOWSKI? - ask Taylor she knows”
Or
“This is a movie about how horrible being famous is”
Accompanied by the song « Cruel Summer » - is giving only good vibes - until you actually listen to the lyrics - but lyrics are potato potato we all know that - TS™️ has said this herself so many times (in between lines) - singing: “and if I’m on fire, you’ll be made of ashes too” gives her the same satisfaction as singing the alphabet backwards - as long as you’re happy she’s happy.
“Now go stand in the corner and think about what you did
(Time for a little revenge!)
The story starts when it was hot and it was summer and
I had it all, I had him right there where I wanted him”
« the real story unfolds not in the boom, but in the sigh, the slow unraveling like a magician's silk, frayed thread by thread »
The only split I may comment on is the split in the narrative. Be astute and discerning; look beyond the glitter and smoke. The real magic, you see, isn't in the grand vanishings or levitating doves. It's in the whispers, the cracks in the veneer, the clues you might miss while your eyes chase the spotlight.
Be wary of distraction, yearn not just for the grand ta-da, but heed the hushed murmurs that precede it. The real story unfolds not in the boom, but in the sigh, the slow unraveling like a magician's silk, frayed thread by thread.
Don't let the flourish of anticipation blind you to the tiny tears in the fabric. The marked card, the hidden trapdoor; they exist not just in illusions on stage, but in the lives we live. Watch for the chipped edges of smiles, the flicker of doubt in familiar eyes, the whispers that dance on the periphery of laughter.
For cracks, like secrets, have a way of widening in the shadows, unnoticed until the light shifts, revealing the chasm you never saw coming. Don't be the audience applauding the levitation, oblivious to the floorboards creaking beneath your feet. The true magic, the poignant truth, lies in the descent, not the ascent.
So heed the sighs, the silences, the subtle shifts in tone. The real drama, the heartbreaking beauty of it all, unfolds not in a grand finale, but in the quiet unraveling. The magician's greatest illusion is the one you choose not to see. So keep your eyes peeled, friends, for the real story, the one whispered between the lines, is the one that truly leaves you breathless.
🫚
Karlie Kloss. Just a weird tall alien 👽
it’s giving
let’s goooooo
Tate McRae covering Taylor Swift's “New Romantics” during soundcheck today in Bangkok, Thailand!
(November 2, 2024)
Swifties start crying because it dawns on them that Taylor is already pushing them in the right direction. Isn't it funny to watch?
Hey! Yes and als no lolll. The YES CAPITAL LETTERS YES is for the 'fans' (hetlors - the name says it all;)) with their keyboard courage - the lowlifes who feel the need to bully/dox/harrass people because they probably have a sadass life themselves. they caged her for years and years. I'm not a violent person but f* off. Go live on a planet far far away from here and don't ever come back.
Then there's the people brainwashed by society to believe that comphet is the way to go. I truly believe that most of these people won't have a problem with taylor finally getting her humanity back.
Look i don't know taylor personally (obviously hahaha) but maybe she'll try to ghost the first group, phase them out (no f* clue how) - she could release an acid rock record for example lmao to refresh the fandom a bit - the real fans will pick up on it being a bit - cause at this point this woman has made so many good records that she has more than enough credit to do something unhinged crazy! But then again... the stupidity of these parasocial delulu's is impressive. Watching the TTPD set on the eras tour made m want to scratch my eyeballs out. so hmm don't know actually.
it's a tough coockie to crack but i do hope she knows how many people will have her back no matter what. And that we're here to stay.
BUT YES THESE ASSHOLES - I'M READY FOR IT!
just don't be an asshole in life and let people live - how difficult is it?ps short answers ain't my thing;)
🎃’s 4th message…This is the story of the person behind the curtain.
It’s all coming together.
people who write cute little songs about their animals are my No.3 no matter what Until noticed otherwisemadhouse going all in
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