RANKING TAYLOR SWIFT'S EX-BOYFRIENDS **with receipts**

In a candid exploration of Taylor Swift's love life, the host delves into the singer's past relationships, ranking her ex-boyfriends based on their impact on her music and personal growth. Starting with Joe Jonas, who inspired the "holy trinity" of breakup songs, the host touches on Taylor Lautner's amicable split, the tumultuous times with John Mayer and Jake Gyllenhaal, and the fling with Conor Kennedy. The discussion leads to Harry Styles, deemed the most influential ex for his role in the creation of the album "1989." Calvin Harris is harshly criticized for his post-breakup behavior, while Tom Hiddleston's brief stint is seen as a PR move. The host's fervent analysis culminates in a ranking that places Styles at the top for his lasting impact on Swift's music and personal narrative.

• The host expresses their intent to create more Taylor Swift content due to the positive response to a previous video.
• The host identifies themselves as a Taylor Swift historian and folklorologist.
• They invite viewers to subscribe and check out their podcast "The Evolution of a Snake" for in-depth analysis of Taylor Swift's career.

"I did not think that I was going to be back here doing another Taylor Swift video but the response to my folklore reaction was so nice that I thought that I would maybe try and do some more Taylor Swift content."

This quote indicates the host's motivation to continue producing Taylor Swift-related content, driven by viewer engagement and interest.

• The host plans to rank Taylor Swift's confirmed ex-boyfriends, discussing their pros and cons and their place in her legacy.
• The host excludes Joe Alwyn from the ranking, questioning his existence or reality.
• The host clarifies they will not delve into rumors or conspiracy theories, focusing only on confirmed relationships.

"Today I'll be ranking the ex-boyfriends of Taylor Swift... these are the muses that have appeared in the songs, these are the guys who have been publicly asked about Taylor Swift and have confirmed that they have dated her."

The quote outlines the host's agenda for the video, which is to rank Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriends based on their confirmed status and their impact on her music.

• Joe Jonas was Taylor Swift's first celebrity boyfriend.
• The host credits Jonas with providing material for Swift's music, particularly the song "Forever and Always."
• The host discusses the "holy trinity" of songs Joe Jonas inspired: "Forever and Always," "Last Kiss," and "Holy Ground."
• The host appreciates the emotional development these songs represent in Swift's discography.
• Joe Jonas's relationship with Swift led to public moments and drama, including Swift's appearance on the Ellen show and SNL monologue.
• The host criticizes Joe Jonas for seeming emotionally immature and for the song "Much Better," which was seen as a response to Swift's songs.
• The host mentions the drama with Camilla Belle and the song "Better than Revenge."

"Joe Jonas was kind of a popular guy at this time... and forever and always the first song that we have about Joe Jonas, it was a last-minute addition to the record she had to rush to get it included and I think it's one of the best songs on Fearless."

The quote reflects on Joe Jonas's impact on Taylor Swift's album "Fearless" and how he inspired one of its standout tracks, indicating his significance in her musical narrative.

• The host expresses fondness for Taylor Swift's relationship with Taylor Lautner.
• The host's thoughts on this relationship are not fully detailed due to the incomplete transcript.

"Next up another celebrity boyfriend Taylor Lautner I have so many warm feelings towards this relationship does anyone remember t"

This incomplete quote suggests that the host has a positive view of Taylor Swift's relationship with Taylor Lautner, but the full perspective is not provided in the given transcript.

• Taylor Swift's relationship with Taylor Lautner was endearing and coined "Taylor squared."
• Their Valentine's Day together and the song "Today Was a Fairy Tale" suggested a fairy-tale romance.
• However, in retrospect, they may not have been well suited.
• Swift was transitioning from dating younger men to older men with more "tragic" narratives.
• Lautner was the subject of Swift's song "Back to December," which was seen as an apology and a deviation from her usual songwriting that didn't acknowledge her own faults.
• Post-breakup, Swift and Lautner had amicable public interactions.
• Lautner is recognized as a "good guy" and a "pretty perfect boyfriend" despite not fitting into Swift's evolving image.
• Swift's subsequent relationships with older men are characterized negatively, with these relationships not benefiting her emotionally.

Taylor squared cutest name ever... it all kind of seemed like a fairy tale. I feel like Taylor at this point she was about to embark on a relationship with a series of questionable older men. The pro of Taylor Lautner as a boyfriend of Taylor Swift was that we got her first maybe I'm the problem apology song in the form of Back to December. Taylor Lautner was a good guy that was no match for Taylor Swift and her galaxy brain at the time.

These quotes summarize the initial view of Swift's relationship with Lautner as a fairy tale, her transition to dating older men, the significance of "Back to December," and Lautner's positive image despite not being the right match for Swift at the time.

• The relationship with John Mayer was significantly criticized due to the age gap and Mayer's alleged behavior.
• Swift's song "Dear John" is seen as a strong message against Mayer's treatment of her when she was 19 and he was 32.
• The collaboration on "Half of My Heart" did not meet expectations.
• Mayer's response to "Dear John" in an interview with Rolling Stone was perceived as immature and lacking class.
• Mayer's rebuttal song "Paper Doll" was seen as a weak critique of Swift.

The pro of this relationship is that we got to hear Dear John and even that is a con in itself because I want to rip out all of my eyelashes when I listen to that song because don't you think 19's too young to be played by those dark twisted games I do. John Mayer also was a little [] baby he could not handle being called out by his name on the [] that he did. John Mayer wrote the song called Paper Doll that was obviously about Taylor Swift and it was like a very thin critique because she didn't do anything wrong.

These quotes discuss the negative aspects of the relationship with Mayer, the emotional impact of the song "Dear John," Mayer's defensive reaction to the song, and the perceived weakness of his song "Paper Doll" as a response to Swift's criticism.

• The relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal is remembered fondly through candid photos and the song "All Too Well."
• Gyllenhaal maintains a private persona and has been vague or avoidant when asked about Swift.
• Despite the positive portrayal, it is implied that Gyllenhaal did something wrong in the relationship.
• Gyllenhaal is credited as the muse for Swift's album "Red," which is considered her magnum opus.
• However, Gyllenhaal's cons include being seen as manipulative and elusive.

I kind of loved it I loved the candid of them drinking their maple lattes walking down the street with their groceries. Jake Gyllenhaal is a more private person... but I have to say I do worship him because without Jake Gyllenhaal there would be no Red. He did the work uh what kind of work I don't know but some sort because we got something amazing out of it.

These quotes convey a complex view of Gyllenhaal's relationship with Swift, expressing both admiration for the inspiration he provided for her music and criticism for his private nature and potential wrongdoing within the relationship.

• Taylor Swift's relationships have been a source of fascination and inspiration for her music.
• Her ex-partner's behavior, such as wearing a football helmet during a fight, has been peculiar.
• Taylor's music, particularly her indie records like "Folklore," has been critically acclaimed despite past criticisms from ex-partners about her style.
• The speaker expresses a desire to learn more about her past relationships, despite the likelihood that Taylor may never reveal the details.
• Taylor's relationship with Conor Kennedy was seen as a lighthearted fling and not taken seriously due to their age gap.

"he frequently told Taylor that her music wasn't cool indie records were much cooler than hers we have to laugh because folklore is the indie record that was much cooler than her old records."

This quote highlights the irony of a past partner criticizing Taylor Swift's music style, which has since been validated by the success of her indie album "Folklore."

"he came into a room wearing a football helmet when they were having a fight."

The quote illustrates an odd behavior by one of Taylor Swift's ex-partners, reflecting the unusual dynamics in her past relationships.

• Maggie Gyllenhaal has no information regarding the whereabouts or significance of a scarf mentioned in Taylor Swift's songs.
• The scarf's mystery remains unsolved, with no clear understanding of its importance or connection to Taylor's relationships.

"Maggie Gyllenhaal also has no [ __ ] clue what the scarf is where it is what it means who it was for."

This quote emphasizes the unresolved mystery of the scarf that Taylor Swift referenced, which is linked to her personal history.

• The relationship with Conor Kennedy was seen as a casual affair rather than a serious commitment.
• Taylor's interest in Conor Kennedy may have been influenced by her fascination with the Kennedy family rather than a genuine romantic connection.
• The age difference between Taylor and Conor was acknowledged as odd, but not necessarily wrong.
• Taylor's obsession with the Kennedy family is described as bizarre, with her behavior reflecting a desire to be associated with American "royalty."

"I don't think it was wrong. but it was kind of strange what would a 22-year-old pop star have to say to a 17-year-old going to boarding school in Connecticut."

The quote points out the peculiarity of the age and lifestyle gap between Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy during their relationship.

"Taylor has her hyper fixations and I feel like Conor Kennedy was an unfortunate byproduct of that hyper fixation."

This quote suggests that Taylor Swift's relationship with Conor Kennedy may have been more about her fascination with the Kennedy family than a genuine romantic connection.

• The relationship with Harry Styles was tumultuous, dramatic, and highly publicized.
• Despite the relationship's challenges, it was a significant source of inspiration for Taylor Swift's music, particularly the album "1989."
• The speaker believes that Harry Styles is referenced in several of Taylor Swift's songs across multiple albums.
• The backlash from the relationship led Taylor to take a break from dating.
• Harry Styles is considered by the speaker as Taylor Swift's "one that got away" and her true muse.

"we would have no 1989 without Harry Styles Taylor Swift wouldn't have put on her big girl ball shoes and moved to New York City and started singing about putting her broken heart in a drawer unless she had a broken heart to put away and who gave that to her Harry Styles."

This quote credits Harry Styles as the inspiration behind Taylor Swift's transformative album "1989" and her subsequent personal growth.

"it was full of drama um he hit the brakes too soon and she was in the hospital room there were the paper airplane necklaces it was a greek tragedy really."

The quote describes the dramatic nature of Taylor Swift's relationship with Harry Styles, likening it to a Greek tragedy and highlighting its influence on her music.

• Taylor Swift's personal experiences, particularly her relationships, have played a significant role in shaping her music and public image.
• Her ability to channel these experiences into her art has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
• The speaker expresses admiration for Taylor Swift's resilience and artistic expression.

"so I stan Taylor what can I say I'm a slave to it."

This quote reveals the speaker's deep appreciation for Taylor Swift's music and the personal stories that fuel it.

• Harry Styles is the only musician Taylor Swift has dated who responded to her with a song.
• Styles' song "Perfect" includes lyrics that reference writing breakup songs, showing a sense of humor.
• Post-breakup, Harry Styles has been respectful towards Taylor Swift in the media.
• Howard Stern asked Styles about being the subject of Swift's songs, and he expressed feeling honored.

"Harry is the only one that has kind of come back at Taylor with a song that was kind of good... 'If you're looking for someone to write your breakup songs about, I'm perfect.'"

This quote highlights Harry Styles' response to his relationship with Taylor Swift through his music, and how he addressed it with humor and respect.

"He's been incredibly respectful of Taylor ever since they've broken up... he said that he felt honored because the songs were so good."

The quote emphasizes Harry Styles' positive and respectful attitude towards being the subject of Taylor Swift's songs, suggesting a mature approach to their past relationship.

• The relationship with Calvin Harris is seen negatively, with no pros mentioned.
• Harris dated Swift during a phase characterized as robotic and over-sharing.
• The speaker criticizes the relationship dynamic and questions how they connected.
• A specific con mentioned is Harris' public outburst on Twitter over songwriting credits.
• The speaker believes it was unnecessary for Harris to react so strongly on social media.
• Calvin Harris is described as having been "cancelled" for years.

"There are no pros there... he dated Taylor in the middle of her robot phase... that can't have been fun."

This quote conveys the speaker's negative view of the relationship between Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift, suggesting a lack of genuine enjoyment or connection.

"Calvin went the [__] off on Taylor on Twitter simply for leaking the fact that she was the co-writer on 'This Is What You Came For'."

The quote highlights a specific incident where Calvin Harris publicly criticized Taylor Swift on social media, which the speaker views as an overreaction and inappropriate.

• The relationship with Tom Hiddleston had a few pros, including inspiring the song "Getaway Car."
• Their relationship involved high drama and public displays of affection.
• The cons include the relationship seeming like a PR stunt and being a rebound from Harris.
• Taylor Swift described "Getaway Car" as a metaphor for escaping a relationship she felt trapped in.
• The speaker feels sympathy for Hiddleston, believing he was misled about the relationship's seriousness.

"Tom Hiddleston... the pros of that relationship were a few; one, we got 'Getaway Car'... two, high drama... and three, those candids of them... in Watch Hill."

This quote lists the positive outcomes of the relationship between Tom Hiddleston and Taylor Swift, including the creation of a song and their public displays.

"It kind of seemed like a PR stunt... and it was a little messy because clearly Taylor did not want to be in that relationship."

The quote suggests skepticism about the authenticity of the relationship and implies that Swift was not fully invested, which contributed to its messiness.

• The speaker ranks Taylor Swift's boyfriends, with Calvin Harris at the bottom due to negative aspects of their relationship.
• John Mayer is mentioned as potentially abusive and manipulative.
• Conor Kennedy's arrest while wearing Crocs is noted as a negative.
• Jake Gyllenhaal's relationship with Swift is recognized for its outcomes.
• Taylor Lautner is praised for representing young love.
• Joe Jonas is called a legend and noted for the "holy trinity" of songs.
• Harry Styles is ranked number one for his positive impact and the significance of their relationship to the speaker.

"I'm gonna go bottom to top, number eight Calvin Harris... number seven John Mayer... number six Conor Kennedy... because of Red, okay... Taylor Lautner... Joe Jonas... and as you know number one Harry Styles because Haylor is the single greatest thing that has ever happened to me."

This quote provides the speaker's personal ranking of Taylor Swift's boyfriends, with explanations for each ranking based on perceived relationship dynamics and outcomes.