Man hammers 'signed Taylor Swift' guitar to pieces after paying $4,000 for viral TikTok video: 'Extreme hate'

The clip shows the person casually walking towards the musical instrument to retrieve it before hitting it with a hammer, causing a bizarre display of destruction that left fans and viewers shaking their heads in disbelief.

Man destroys Taylor Swift's guitar in viral TikTok video

While owning a signed Cruel Summer guitar is a dream for many Swifties, one has been shockingly destroyed by an outrageous act. A viral video (circulating as of September 30, although the exact timing of the video and the authenticity of the claims cannot be verified) shows an elderly man reportedly bidding for $4,000 at a live auction in a crowded venue paid for the guitar only to snag one and then hammer it when you claim it. He continued to smash until the strings flew apart, laughing loudly at his actions and leaving the crowd stunned and screaming.

Also Read: Foo Fighters Forced On 'Indefinite Hiatus' After Dave Grohl's Affair And Love Child Scandal: Report

While some believe it's a desperate attempt to get his 15 minutes of fame, others speculate he's a MAGA supporter with bad blood over Swift's support of Kamala Harris. Either way, critics agree – it's a tone-deaf way to flaunt money that could have been spent to make a good impression on those in need!

“Huge shock! “A man went to extreme lengths to show his dislike for Taylor Swift by buying a signed guitar at a live auction for $4,000 and promptly destroying it,” one user commented on the viral video. “And he’s proud of it? Ridiculous,” another added. “What a wild move! That's a serious confession of a joke – definitely not the way most would treat a prized possession,” a third user remarked.

While many were offended by the video, some believed that Swift's support of Kamala Harris in the upcoming election had a role to play in it. One user commented on the pop star: “Yeah this publicity thing isn't going so well for Ms. Swift.” Another wrote: “This is a real patriot cleaning up and taking propaganda out of circulation. What a hero.”

In contrast, others condemned the act, with one saying: “$4,000? This could have been used to finance a student's semester of study or it could have been donated. It could have done a lot more than destroy a guitar that would likely increase in value.” Another added: “Taylor Swift is worth a billion dollars. That doesn't concern them. He just set fire to $4,000.”

While the internet remains divided, the true motive behind the act or whether it was politically motivated is still unclear.

Republican approval ratings for Taylor Swift have plummeted

On September 10, right after the big debate night between presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the “Karma” singer wrote a long note on Instagram and ended it with “Childless Cat Lady,” a reference to Trump's running mate JD Vance. while throwing her support behind Democratic candidate Harris. Political pundits have long speculated that Swift's political stance could change the outcome of the election, and this appeared to happen after a surge in voter registration was seen.

Also read: Mark Cuban warns 'loyal' Elon Musk about Donald Trump: 'The day you'll need him…'

Taylor Swift's relationship with Republican voters appears to have taken a major breakthrough, according to a recent poll. After endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, the megastar has lost significant support among her right-wing fanbase.

A recent NBC News poll found that around 47% of Republicans now have a negative opinion of the singer. This is a staggering increase of over 20 points since last November, when only 26% of Republicans viewed her unfavorably. Swift has remained a loyal Democratic supporter and came out in support of the Biden-Harris Party in the last election.

The poll also highlights a decline in Swift's popularity: Last year, 28% of Republicans expressed a positive opinion of the Grammy winner, but Hill says that number has now dropped to just 12%.