Many are asking why she has stereotyped homophobes as “redneck Americans” when homophobia is far more nuanced than that. Others are sceptical of the video’s sincerity, citing Swift’s masterful marketing track record as their reasoning. These are perfectly legitimate questions.

Other comments, however, have incited homophobia and hate.

Singer Ciara - who appears in the video as an officiator for the wedding between Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita – has been on the receiving end of such comments for making the cameo. But, judging by the brilliant reaction she gave to a specific comment on Twitter, she has absolutely no time for it.

After sharing a snippet of her scene from the video on Instagram, one follower wrote: “Ciara, you shouldn’t be doing this. We respect you too much. Being at a gay wedding is one thing and joining them together is even more a greater sin. We love you but this is wrong.”

Ciara answered simply but strongly, writing: “Firstly, Christians don’t judge. Secondly, #YouNeedToCalmDown.” She didn’t elaborate because the message really could not be any clearer.

Ciara’s cameo in Taylor Swift’s music video has riled homophobic trolls – and she really isn’t here for it