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Grieving public reacts to news of the death of old Taylor Swift, declared dead by new Taylor Swift

Most of us had no idea that old Taylor was even sick or whatever!

Max Knoblauch

on August 25, 2017

It is the morning after the late night release of a new Taylor Swift single, and we must bow our heads and share a moment of silence.

The old Taylor Swift, whom we so loved to call, cannot come to the phone because she is dead.

RIP.

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Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do" from the upcoming album Reputation features the line, "The old Taylor can't come to the phone right now. Why? Oh! ‘Cause she's dead!"

Don't get it wrong: Taylor has not merely changed or grown with age and experience. No. She passed away, had a funeral and everything probably, and the new Taylor has replaced her.

The bluntly stated line shocked the general public, who seemingly had no idea that old Taylor was even sick. Here's how the internet is honoring her memory:

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Max Knoblauch

Max Knoblauch is the Assistant Humor Editor in the NYC office. He is a journalist, comedian and illustrator. More humor and art by Max can be found on his website.Follow him @MaxKnoblauch