Taylor Swift loves keeping her fans on their toes with references.

For instance, herEras Tour is rife with Easter eggs.

However, the clues aren’t always what they seem.

Taylor Swift smiling and holding Grammy

That faux warning pop-up also included a word jumble that spelled “red herring” when solved.

Needless to say, fans went wild for the news and its connection to Swift’s ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn.

The replies to that video are flooded with Swifties.

Taylor Swift posing on the red carpet

Onesaid, “Look what you made her do.”

Will Joe Alwyn be a subject in ‘The Tortured Poets Department’?

On TikTok, @theabbymurphy shared avideopositing the new album will showcase Taylor’s “jilted bride era.”

Taylor Swift looking over shoulder

Many commenters agreed with Murphy’s assessment, because of the “Tortured Man” group chat anecdote.

Are ‘Midnights’ and ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ a duology?

Theaesthetic of the new album seems to be dark academia, and fans are preparing accordingly.