Taylor Swift’s famous guitar didn’t survive long after being auctioned off for $4,000. At a recent event, a white-haired man bought her autographed guitar, only to immediately destroy it with a hammer.

Jan 21, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Taylor Swift watches the 2024 AFC divisional round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

This chaotic scene took place at the Ellis County WildGame Dinner outside of Dallas, Texas, and has since gone viral, spreading like wildfire across social media. The footage shows the man gleefully bashing the instrument to pieces, laughing the entire time.

At one point, the man looked like he was about to slam the guitar to the ground, but the event’s host quickly intervened, snapping him back to reality. Still, that didn’t stop him from going back to his wrecking spree.

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The guitar, which had previously belonged to Swift and was signed by her, was the centerpiece of this wild moment.

Fans of the singer have since expressed their outrage, with some speculating that the destruction could be politically motivated. Swift recently endorsed Kamala Harris for president, and the timing of this stunt has led to heated discussions online.

Taylor Swift pauses during her performance to listen as the crowd cheers for her at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, May 5, 2023.

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The man’s actions have completely divided the internet, igniting a heated debate across social media. On one side, some viewers are enthusiastically cheering him on, viewing his destruction of Taylor Swift’s autographed guitar as a playful, light-hearted jab at celebrity culture and a symbolic gesture.

On the other side, however, many people are outraged, believing the entire spectacle to be a reckless and senseless waste of money. Critics argue that the $4,000 could have been put to far better use, such as donating to charity or supporting a meaningful cause, rather than being spent on smashing a valuable item for the sake of attention.

As reported by TMZ, this viral moment has turned into a fierce debate on social media, with some criticizing the man’s actions as a political stunt and others defending it as harmless fun.

Regardless of the intent, the smashed guitar has caused quite an uproar, sparking fierce debates and backlash online. This incident has made one thing clear: not all Swift fans were prepared for this kind of bold, unapologetic display.

Many die-hard Swifties are outraged, clutching their pearls at the sight of a prized guitar being shattered. It’s a reminder of just how over-the-top celebrity worship can get and how deeply attached some folks are to their pop idols’ memorabilia.