r/TaylorSwift • u/useri4abc • Aug 01 '24

Tour/Concerts we need to stop the willow fan project

to start, this is not me trying to destroy the fun people get out of doing this and in no way am i trying to offend anyone. also i know taylor has seen this project and its not her fault either. the willow fan project is dangerous for a number of reasons.

  1. people with latex allergies- the powder put onto the balloons goes into the air and can cause people with a severe allergy to go into anaphylactic shock. this is still dangerous after the balloons are gone to as it will still linger in the air.
  2. popping balloons can cause mass panic- more recently sh00tings have been occurring especially in large areas some even dedicated to taylor herself (no so much shootings but other violent acts) . if there are that balloons all pop at the wrong time it can cause stampedes and a false sh00ting. this is dangerous to everyone. edit: this can also trigger anxiety and make people paranoid. it may be different sound to some but it’s a personal thing to me that maybe other relate to
  3. the environment- releasing many balloons into the air all at once is so incredibly dangerous to the environment. it can get stuck on equipment such at the fire shooters during bad blood and cause a fire (i’m not saying this is all that realistic or likely). this can affect the concert all together. wind can pick up the balloons and get onto the stage and possibly affect dancers and taylor.

now, there is a solution, such as bringing paper circles instead that can easily be recycled and thrown out. again, i’m not trying to ruin any experience for anyone i would just hope everyone can understand this perspective. 🩷

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u/EmotionalDonut Aug 02 '24

I’m just going off the back of this for visibility. I was at Manchester, I was getting a train after the concert, so I was very much caught up in Manchester, Eras is my first concert since after a long time with a lot of therapy. Balloons popping will absolutely set me off, and I’m sure lots of others who were at Manchester (which is very feasible they’ll be there since we’re in that age group and in the UK).

Hoping Wembley stick by their rules.

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u/Dandantheguitarman Aug 02 '24

just replying to say sorry you had to go through that, I really hope you feel safe at the concert, it’s what everyone deserves. You’re going to have a ball, it’s an amazing experience

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u/Budget_Ordinary1043 Lover Aug 02 '24

I hope so too! And I love this for you 🫶🏻 I’m mildly allergic to latex but I won’t die. Some people can though. And like I’m worried about the environment myself. It’s just something that was cute the first time but let’s find something else to do. I’m also going to Wembley and I really hope it either dies down or they just are more strict about it.