The response was classic Swift—graceful, defiant, and completely on-brand. Of course, it wasn’t long before the internet took the news and ran with it, flooding social media with hashtags like #TeamTaylor and #CokeIsOverParty.
Predictably, the internet has exploded with reactions to the news of Swift’s sudden break from Coca-Cola, with fans taking to Twitter and Instagram to express their opinions—some siding with Taylor, others cracking open a cold Coke in protest.
“I can’t believe Coca-Cola dropped Taylor Swift just because she voiced her opinion. What happened to freedom of speech? #TeamTaylor,” one user tweeted, attaching a gif of Swift dramatically flipping her hair.
Meanwhile, others cheered Coca-Cola’s decision to distance itself from political controversy. “Finally, a company that isn’t caving to the woke mob! I’m buying two cases of Coke this weekend,” posted a pro-Coke fan, ensuring the Twitter debate over cola and politics continued to fizzle for days.
For its part, Coca-Cola seems to be weathering the storm, sticking to its message of neutrality. “Coke is for everyone,” their PR team tweeted, alongside an image of a diverse group of people enjoying the drink. But whether their attempt to stay out of the political limelight will work remains to be seen.