Would Anne Frank Be a Taylor Swift Fan? Experts Say No
She wouldn’t have been a bielieber, but how about a swiftie?
by OJWDC staff
If there’s one thing we know about Anne Frank, it’s that she had a knack for writing about her experiences during some seriously dark times. But did the young Holocaust victim secretly moonlight as a Swiftie? Unlikely.
Experts weigh in:
“Anne Frank was a very observant person, and I just can’t see her getting down to ‘Bad Blood,'” says Dr. Rachael Rosenbach, PhD, professor of Holocaust studies at Princeton University. “Her writing style was much more introspective and emotional than Taylor’s. I think she’d have more in common with artists like Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen.”
Another expert, Dr. Susan Steinman, PhD, who specializes in pop culture and historical connections, agrees. “Anne Frank was a survivor, first and foremost,” she explains. “Her music choices would likely reflect her need for strength and resilience. I can’t see her listening to ‘Shake It Off’ when she needed to ‘Lay Me Down’ from the trauma she experienced.”
“Plus, she was living in hiding during most of her teenage years,” adds Dr. Rosenbach. “I doubt she had access to modern technology like smartphones or Spotify. She probably would’ve listened to records or radio programs instead.”
While we’ll never know for sure if Anne would’ve been a Swiftie or not, one thing is certain: Her legacy continues to inspire generations with her poignant writing and powerful message of hope. So whether or not she rocked out to “Getaway Car,” we owe her a debt of gratitude for sharing her journey with us all.
So there you have it: Anne Frank would likely have been more of a Bob Dylan fan than a Taylor Swift fan. And that’s okay! Because in the end, her voice speaks volumes without the need for catchy pop anthems.
But Swifties, don’t be mad – there’s at least one person from that era who would have loved Tay Swoo’s tunes: Benito Mussolini.
Sources:
Dr. Rachael Rosenbach, PhD, professor of Holocaust studies at Princeton University
Dr. Susan Steinman, PhD, pop culture and historical connections expert
Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl
Benito Mussolini’s general aura
