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‘She’s never beating the cult accusations’: Picture of Taylor Swift as Jesus goes viral and fans are in splits

Merchandise featuring Taylor Swift in a divine light has flooded the internet, portraying her as Jesus

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: In a bizarre turn of events, Taylor Swift has found herself in the divine spotlight, thanks to a viral image that places 'Jesus Swift' in an equipment box.

The pop sensation's Latin American Eras Tour took an unexpected twist as fans playfully cast her as a modern-day deity, sparking a wave of laughter across social media.

Taylor Swift transforms into 'Jesus Swift'

Previously, Brazilian fans, not ones to be outdone, raised an eyebrow-raising request: they wanted to witness the Christ the Redeemer statue donning the iconic 'Junior Jewels' T-shirt, famously worn by Swift in the 'You Belong With Me' music video.

This unusual demand spiraled into an online sensation, even reaching the ears of Rio de Janeiro's mayor, Eduardo Paes.

What started innocently as a fan's creative spin on Swift's Rio concert quickly evolved into a meme phenomenon.

Merchandise featuring Swift in a divine light flooded the internet, portraying her as a contemporary Jesus.

A particular image of 'Jesus Swift' discovered in an equipment box gained unexpected traction after being shared by The Swift Society on X, formerly Twitter.

Adding to the spectacle, a video surfaced showcasing the crew placing the now-famous 'Jesus Swift' picture on the equipment box.

While the pop sensation continues to dominate the charts, who knew her journey would include a heavenly detour to the laughter-filled realms of the divine?

Taylor Swift is taking a break from her Eras Tour

Additionally, the 'Lovers' singer is taking a pause on her Eras Tour, after her record-breaking concert in Sao Paulo. Swift's Eras Tour has once again etched its mark in history, this time shattering the all-time attendance record at Sao Paulo's Allianz Parque stadium.

The atmosphere at Allianz Parque was nothing short of electric, with an audience that can only be described as a sea of enthusiastic fans.

As a testament to the magnitude of the event, even Latin America's massive ferris wheel adorned the night sky with its colossal LED lights, a fitting tribute to Swift's monumental presence.

Netizens gush over 'Jesus Swift'

As laughter echoed across the internet, Swift's inadvertent transformation into a pop culture deity has fans worldwide in stitches.

While one user simply tweeted, "TayLord," another added, "Taylor is considered by the audience to be a music god."

Another fan declared, "Taysus," and one fan revealed, "Out of all the news that has come about the eras tour like this, this is my favorite." 

"Never beating the cult accusations at this rate. (this is coming from a TS fan)," stated a user.

"THEY KNOW WHO MOTHER IS," another gushed.