“We’re out here reminding people that it’s okay to have fun,” said Vanilla Ice, adjusting his backward cap like it was 1992 all over again. “Not everything has to be about walking on eggshells. Sometimes, people just want to let loose and remember when life wasn’t so uptight.”

Kid Rock, known for his no-nonsense style, was more direct: “Wokeness is ruining the country and the music industry. We’re here to take it back and give people a place where they can have a good time, free of all that PC garbage.”

While Ice and Rock (their new official nickname as a duo) are riding the wave of anti-woke fervor, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is feeling the impact. Once the reigning queen of sold-out stadiums and record-breaking ticket sales, Swift has found herself in an unexpected slump as her ticket sales start to stagnate.

The backlash from Swift’s political endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris appears to be a major factor in the downturn. Though Swift has long been a beloved pop icon, her recent venture into political activism has left some fans feeling alienated. What was once a sea of screaming Swifties has become a few scattered pockets of fans, with ticket sales reportedly plummeting after her highly publicized endorsement.

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