In 2015, Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” music video, featuring her star-studded “girl squad,” became a cultural sensation. Recognizing its impact, “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) planned a parody sketch titled “Dope Squad,” reimagining Swift’s entourage as an apocalyptic cult. The show’s creators invited Swift to participate in the sketch, but she declined and requested its removal. Lorne Michaels, SNL’s creator and executive producer, responded to her appeal with a firm, “I do not negotiate with terrorists,” and proceeded to air the sketch as planned. Following the broadcast, Swift sent Michaels a bouquet of flowers accompanied by a note that read, “I hope there’s no bad blood.” This exchange exemplifies the delicate balance between artistic expression and celebrity sensitivities, highlighting SNL’s commitment to creative freedom and Swift’s ability to handle satire with grace.
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