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: Tyler urines on a wall in a subway station that features graffiti of Swift's past album titles ( Fearless , Speak Now , Red , 1989 , and Reputation ).

The song and video have become anthems for gender equality and were notably played during Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign events to highlight the struggles women face in leadership roles. Critics from outlets like The Swaddle described it as a "shot across the bow" at mediocre white men who gain power through unearned confidence. Taylor Swift - The Man (Official Video)

: Tyler receives overwhelming praise for doing the bare minimum of parenting in a park. Taylor Swift - The Man (Official Video)

: Tyler loses his temper on a tennis court, which many observers noted mirrored the 2018 US Open controversy surrounding Serena Williams.

Released on February 27, 2020, Taylor Swift 's music video for "" serves as her solo directorial debut and a sharp satirical critique of the gender double standards and toxic masculinity she has navigated throughout her career. Swift underwent five hours of prosthetic makeup daily to transform into her male alter-ego, " Tyler Swift ," whose voice was provided by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson . Visual Satire & Symbolic Imagery : Tyler urines on a wall in a

: A reference to The Wolf of Wall Street , showing Tyler being cheered for aggressive, hedonistic behavior in a corporate setting.

True to Swift's style, the video is packed with symbolic "Easter eggs," particularly regarding her battle for her master recordings: Taylor Swift - The Man (Official Video) :

: A "Missing" sign for her albums is posted next to a "No Scooters" sign, a direct jab at Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta.