In the latest episode of “Swift and the Sore Paparazzo,” the saga takes a comedic turn as photographer Ben McDonald demands an apology from Taylor Swift’s dad, Scott Swift. The reason? Ben claims he’d be as forgiving as a toddler with a lollipop if only Scott would say sorry.
According to Ben, the scuffle went down on a fateful Tuesday, February 27, down under in Sydney. As Taylor and her squad were strolling away from Neutral Bay Wharf, Ben found himself in a pickle. He alleged that Scott and the security posse of the pop sensation got a bit handsy with him.
Ben painted a vivid picture of his misfortune, describing how Scott apparently gave him a slap on the cheek, leaving him with “sore chops” that could rival a BBQ pitmaster’s. Despite the drama, the NSW Police Force reported that Ben didn’t need a band-aid, let alone an ice pack.
But hold your popcorn, because Taylor’s team swooped in with a plot twist! They pointed their fingers at the “aggressive” paparazzi, claiming they were the real troublemakers. According to them, these shutter-happy fiends were so eager for a snap that they were practically auditioning for a WWE smackdown, grabbing at Taylor’s security like they were grabbing for the last slice of pizza.
Ben, however, ain’t buying it. He’s waving off their excuse faster than a fly swatter at a picnic. To him, Taylor’s statement is “utter rubbish.” He even threw in some colorful language, labeling it as the kind of baloney you’d expect from a tall tale-telling uncle.
Our protagonist Ben is armed and ready with his own evidence, though. He proudly points to his footage like a director presenting their masterpiece, conveniently forgetting that it doesn’t quite capture Scott’s alleged boxing match with him. Even a second video angle popped up online like a surprise guest at a party, but alas, it failed to deliver the knockout punch Ben was hoping for.
Meanwhile, in a subplot that’s straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster, it’s revealed that Ben has a history with celeb encounters. Nicole Kidman fans, hold onto your monocles! Turns out, Ben once found himself tangled up in legal webs with the Aussie actress back in 2005. Nicole even went as far as slapping a restraining order on Ben and his pap pal after a listening device mysteriously appeared on her Sydney property.
But Ben’s not sweating it. He’s brushing off the cobwebs from this ancient gossip tale, claiming it’s as stale as last week’s bread. He vehemently denies playing detective near Nicole’s doorstep and insists the judge gave his antics the green light after a thorough investigation.
And so, the curtain falls on another chapter of the Swift saga, leaving us with more questions than answers. Will Scott Swift apologize, or will this feud continue to be the paparazzi’s favorite photo op? Tune in next time for another episode of “Celebrities vs. The Persistent Paparazzi!”
