In a shocking turn of events, a Texas man paid $4,000 for a guitar signed by Taylor Swift, only to smash it to pieces during an auction at the Ellis County Wild Game Dinner near Dallas. The guitar, authenticated with a certificate of authenticity, was donated to the auction by a third party.
A viral video captured the moment, showing the man, who has white hair, wielding a hammer and laughing as he destroyed the instrument. Despite appearing to relish the act, the host intervened just before he could smash the guitar completely into the ground.
Omg lol!!!! Guy bought a signed Taylor Swift guitar at a live auction for $4,000, only to destroy it 🔥🔥😭😭 pic.twitter.com/zj5kHdygbU
— TONY™ (@TONYxTWO) September 30, 2024
The bizarre incident left fans and observers perplexed. Many are struggling to understand why someone would destroy a valuable signed memorabilia. Speculations suggest his actions may have political motivations, particularly related to Swift’s recent endorsement of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential elections.
However, the Ellis County Wild Game Dinner organization clarified to TMZ that the guitar was donated before Swift publicly endorsed Harris. The organization focuses on supporting agricultural education for local youth.
Swift’s endorsement came after the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and the Democratic candidates. In her Instagram post, she expressed her support for Harris, stating, “I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not.”
As the US presidential elections approach on November 5, the incident continues to draw attention and debate.
