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The US turns 250 and Taylor Swift gets married. I think we all know which is a bigger deal | Marina Hyde
The cultural phenomenon, a prominent musician, is entering a new phase of her career with a significant event. This event is taking place within a custom-built structure inside Madison Square Garden. The author suggests this elaborate setup is a fitting representation of our current "post-privacy age." In the age of online comments, it's common to see dismissive "who?" reactions to articles about celebrities. However, this rarely happens with sports figures, implying a different level of audience engagement or understanding. The author anticipates a "who?" response regarding the musician's wedding to an NFL star. This highly publicized wedding is occurring in New York City. It is scheduled for the Fourth of July weekend. This particular anniversary marks the 250th year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The author humorously acknowledges the potential for someone to question the historical significance of this date as well.