Taylor Swift, the undisputed queen of Easter eggs and cryptic clues, has once again sent her devoted fanbase, the Swifties, into a whirlwind of speculation. The latest piece of potential evidence pointing towards the highly anticipated re-recording of her 2017 album, Reputation (Taylor's Version), comes in the form of a slithering accessory.
Eagle-eyed fans spotted what appeared to be a prominent snake necklace adorning the singer. For those not versed in the lore of the Swift universe, the snake is a powerful and symbolic motif directly linked to the Reputation era.
But this isn't the first time Taylor Swift has masterfully teased her upcoming projects. Let's take a look back at four of the best "Easter eggs" that had fans correctly predicting her previous "Taylor's Version" releases:
1. The "1989" Blue Outfit Blitz: Taylor Swift's frequent use of blue clothing before the announcement of 1989 (Taylor's Version) hinted at the album's re-release, as blue is the signature color of the original 1989 album.
2. The Eras Tour Surprise Songs: Taylor Swift used surprise songs during her Eras Tour to hint at future album re-releases, like performing acoustic Speak Now songs before its re-release announcement.
3. The Color Palette Shift: Taylor's social media aesthetic, merchandise, and captions all hinted at the themes of Red (Taylor's Version), building anticipation for the album's release.
4. The Vault Track Teasers: Taylor Swift uses cryptic clues about "from the vault" tracks on her re-recorded albums to engage fans and build excitement.