Taylor Swift's Quote Tops Yale List for 2024

Yale University has named Taylor Swift's playful self-reference as "Childless Cat Lady" the top quote of 2024, which she used to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. This remark ironically calls back to comments made by JD Vance, now the Republican vice president-elect, who disparaged Democrats with the same phrase. President Joe Biden's announcement of a pardon for his son Hunter took the second spot on the list, while President-elect Donald Trump's debunked claim about pet consumption in Springfield, Ohio, secured third place. Trump also featured at fifth with his defiant statement, "Fight! Fight! Fight!" following an assassination attempt. The list, curated by Fred Shapiro, highlights quotes that reflect the cultural and political climate of the year, including conspiracy theories and controversial statements. Other notable mentions include remarks from Marjorie Taylor Greene and Elise Stefanik, further showcasing the contentious political discourse prevalent in 2024.