In the wake of Taylor Swift’s recent appearance as Time’s Person of The Year, the pop icon’s Vogue cover has ignited a viral TikTok trend known as #taylorswiftcattrend. Swift, featured on the cover with her Ragdoll cat, Benjamin Button, has inspired Swifties and cat enthusiasts to recreate the iconic pose, resulting in a trending hashtag with 3.2 million views.
Fans and cat lovers have embraced the trend, showcasing their creativity by replicating Swift’s all-black ensemble and her cat-wearing-over-the-shoulders pose. TikTok users have flooded the platform with their own versions under the hashtag, contributing to the trend’s popularity.
One user, @_hannahmichelle13, who previously gained attention for recreating Swift’s Lover bodysuit, emphasized the harmlessness of the trend, captioning her video with “No cats were harmed in the making of this masterpiece.” The video, featuring a recreation of Swift’s look and the cat-in-shoulders pose, garnered 160,400 views.
The trend follows a previous TikTok craze involving Swift’s music, where pet owners spun their animals around to the tune of “August,” prompting concerns from veterinarians and animal rights activists.
As users participate in the #taylorswiftcattrend, showcasing their feline friends and rating their photogenic qualities, the trend remains lighthearted and entertaining. Swift, known for her love of cats, particularly Ragdolls, has inadvertently sparked another delightful moment on TikTok.
Whether Swift is actively following the trend or not, her influence continues to permeate social media, bringing joy to fans and pet owners alike.
