One concertgoer described the scene as “eerie,” noting that the arena, once packed to the brim, had entire sections that were completely vacant. “It was like the world’s biggest Taylor Swift karaoke party, but no one showed up,” said the fan, who attended out of curiosity rather than dedication.
The performance itself didn’t help matters. As Swift belted out her classics, her voice echoed around the hollow venue. “We could hear the feedback bouncing off the walls,” said another fan. “It was almost like Taylor was singing to herself.”
Even the stage crew seemed to have given up hope. At one point during the concert, Swift paused between songs to address the audience—what little of it was there. “Thank you all for coming out tonight,” she said, glancing awkwardly at the empty seats in the back. “I know times are a bit… tough, but we’ll get through this together.”
One fan shouted back, “Play ‘Love Story’ and leave politics out of it!”