Serendipia Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Hamburg, Germany. 13th Aug, 2024. The wax figure modeled on the US singer Taylor Swift stands in the Panoptikum on the Reeperbahn during the presentation of the new figure. Credit: Georg Wendt/dpa/Alamy Live News  The Panoptikum Wax Museum in Hamburg, Germany, recently debuted a wax figure of Taylor Swift on August 13, 2024, aiming to delight fans. However, the figure's introduction has instead sparked a wave of disbelief, with Swifties questioning if the museum had ever actually seen the singer. Dressed in a shimmering blue sequined romper and striking Swift's iconic heart-hand pose, the sculpture was meant to be a celebration. The museum's director, Susanne Faerber, explained that Swift's massive fanbase and influence made her a perfect addition. The unveiling was even timed to coincide with Swift's lucky number 13. Unfortunately, the number might have brought bad luck to the museum.  Swifties were quick to voice their disappointment. The figure's resemblance to the pop icon was so questionable that it quickly became a meme sensation.  Berlin artist Lisa Büscher, the figure's creator, acknowledged the challenges of capturing Swift's essence in wax. But despite her best efforts, the result has left many fans feeling shortchanged. This isn't the first time a wax figure of Swift has missed the mark, proving that accurately capturing the pop icon's likeness is no easy feat.  Meanwhile, the real Taylor Swift continues to conquer the music world. She's set to return to Wembley Stadium tonight for the next leg of her Eras Tour, featuring an all-female lineup. For those lucky enough to be in London, the V&A's 'Taylor Swift: Songbook Trail' exhibition is a must-see.  This latest waxwork has definitely drawn comparisons to other recent, less-than-impressive celebrity figures, like the Sinead O’Connor wax figure that caused a stir. So, Swifties, what do you think? Is this a case of waxwork gone wrong, or are we missing something?  https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/14/taylor-swift-waxwork-german-museum-slammed-im-gonna-sick-21418801/ https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/swifties-candid-reactions-taylor-swift-wax-figure-2024-1938702 https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/music/2024/08/14/66bc8c60268e3ede1b8b45a9.html https://www.today.com/popculture/music/wax-statue-taylor-swift-rcna166450  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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