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Mean Girls moment? Taylor Swift appeared to be somewhat annoyed sitting next to Sarah Palin, as cameras caught the air of awkwardness between the pair at the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Celebration

You could just as easily look at that photo and say Palin is equally annoyed to be sitting next to Swift. Actually, it appears Swift is looking at the screen. Or maybe she's annoyed at having to sit next to Steven Spielberg? The truth is, Taylor Swift is a big enough star that she could've sat anywhere she wanted to and at the very least, would not have been forced to sit next to someone she loathed.

I can't believe people are trying to read something into a snapshot?

What are Swift's politics? While both parties try to claim her, she wisely refuses to discuss the issue.

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“Taylor Swift is a big enough star that she could’ve sat anywhere she wanted to and at the very least, would not have been forced to sit next to someone she loathed.”

Exactly. Sarah and her both have that power.

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The rest of the story?

Taylor Swift's Supposed Sarah Palin Eye-Roll Explained

The image went viral after the special, and naturally tons of memes followed. But was Taylor REALLY rolling her eyes at Sarah Palin?

The answer is no.

A zoomed-out version of the same photo reveals that Taylor was simply directing her gaze at the overheard monitors ... like many of the others in the crowd next to her.

Taylor and the former Governor reportedly ended up at the same after party following the "SNL 40" show, where the singer shared the stage with Paul McCartney and Jimmy Fallon.