Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Delays in Marriage Insulted, Ignited a Firestorm Among Swifties: 'This is the Dumbest Thing'

Taylor Swift, already a global sensation even before her foray into the sports world through her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce, has seen her fame soar to new heights. However, with great fame comes a fair share of criticism-and this week, the spotlight fell harshly on her. This time, the fact that she and Travis Kelce are still not married and building their family seems to be the target.

In a scathing Newsweek column titled "Taylor Swift Is Not a Good Role Model," writer John Mac Ghlionn didn't hold back. He argued that Swift, at 34 and without a husband or children, fails as a role model for young girls. According to him, her personal choices raise doubts about her suitability as someone to emulate.

"At 34, Swift remains unmarried and childless, a fact that some might argue is irrelevant to her status as a role model. But, I suggest, it's crucial to consider what kind of example this sets for young girls. A role model, by definition, is someone worthy of imitation. While Swift's musical talent and business acumen are certainly admirable, even laudable, we must ask if her personal life choices are ones we want our sisters and daughters to emulate. This might sound like pearl-clutching preaching, but it's a concern rooted in sound reasoning," Ghlionn wrote. 

Ghlionn didn't stop there. He questioned the longevity of Swift's relationship with Kelce, hinting that their future together might not be as rosy as some hope. His critique painted Swift's carefully curated public image as a mere facade, lacking the authenticity that he believes young girls truly need in a role model.

"While it's true that young men need better role models, the same is equally true for young women. Swift and Kelce may last, and I hope they do. But, judging by her record, the odds aren't great. Swift's talent for sparking conversations, driving engagement, and raking in profits is commendable. Yet, admiration should not blindly follow. Her life, meticulously managed by a PR machine, represents a filtered façade rather than genuine reality. What young girls truly need, perhaps without fully recognizing it, are role models who provide both authenticity and actual depth, rather than artificial narratives and superficial glamor," Ghlionn wrote. 

Unsurprisingly, Ghlionn's words ignited a firestorm on social media, not just among the Swifties, but among ladies in general, who have been fighting off the idea that women are just meant to be childbearers and childrearers to be called worthy. While Swift is no stranger to criticism, this latest attack was particularly biting and frankly appalling.

Netizens cannot help but point out the obvious in this line of criticism - that it is wrote by a man. The opinion piece is labeled as disgusting and misogynistic. Another said that this is just a "dumb" article.

Some agree that Swift is not a good role model, but not because she is not yet a mom nor a wife.

Criticism aside, Swift continues to navigate the highs and lows of fame with grace and resilience.