Even if you have a cold, you have to perform during a world tour that breaks records. During a cold concert in Edinburgh over the weekend, Taylor Swift demonstrated her commitment and skill by handling a runny nose on stage. Swift performed her classics, including “Don’t Fault Me,” while quietly wiping her nose in spite of the chilly 46.4°F temperature.
The incident elicited a range of responses from fans. Others were less understanding, even though they understood the difficulties of performing when ill and sympathized with the pop sensation. Critiques of her using her hands and skirt to wipe her nose were among the many remarks that flooded social media. “Someone please get Taylor Swift some tissues,” joked one fan, while another supported her.
Swift began her UK tour in Edinburgh, where she played three sold-out shows before traveling to London, Cardiff, and Liverpool. It is anticipated that the tour will attract an astounding 720,000 fans in London alone, bringing in close to £1 billion for the British economy through ticket sales, lodging, travel, and retail purchases. Some fans have lined up 48 hours in advance to attend these events, while others had to deal with exorbitant accommodation costs.
Since some tickets were apparently picked up by foreign guests, especially Americans who found European rates more inexpensive due to the currency conversion rate, the high demand for tickets has angered UK supporters. With 4.35 million tickets available, Swift’s widespread fame has made it difficult to get tickets everywhere.