Taylor Swift Fans Unimpressed by Hamburg Wax Figure
Swifties are expressing their disappointment with a new wax figure of Taylor Swift that debuted this week in Hamburg, Germany. The figure, unveiled at the Panoptikum â billed as Germany's oldest and largest wax museum â depicts Swift in a sequined romper similar to the one she wore at the 2019 iHeart Radio Music Awards. However, the figure's resemblance to the pop star has been met with widespread criticism on social media.
Fans took to the museum's Instagram post to voice their discontent, with many deeming the figure an unflattering representation of Swift. "Darling, it's a daydream dressed like a nightmare," one user commented, referencing a lyric from Swift's 1989 hit "Blank Space." Others labelled the figure "embarrassing" and "completely unrealistic," with some pointing out inaccuracies in the figure's pose, particularly the way it is performing Swift's signature heart gesture using only its index fingers and thumbs.
The museum's wax figure of Swift joins an impressive roster of famous personalities including Queen Elizabeth II, Angelina Jolie, and Swift's close friend Ed Sheeran. Despite the criticism, the figure's unveiling comes just weeks after the real Swift brought her Eras Tour to Hamburg, performing in the city on 23 and 24 July. She celebrated the occasion with an Instagram post, expressing her appreciation for the enthusiastic crowds and the unique fan traditions she witnessed in Europe.
Swift is now preparing for five nights in London, starting this Thursday, marking the conclusion of the European leg of her Eras Tour. After a two-month break, she will return to North America for the tour's final run, concluding in Vancouver on 8 December. The tour, which has spanned 149 shows across five continents, is expected to be a historic event for Swift and her devoted fanbase.
