Battle For Diva Supremacy

With no due respect to Lady GaGa, the music world has two women on top right now: Taylor Swift and Katy Perry.  Love them or hate them, good luck trying to not tap your toes to their beat-bouncing rhythms.  You hear their songs on the radio, in TV shows, movies, parties, everywhere.  And whether you want to admit it or not, you know the words to their songs and can't help but belt out the words to "Fireworks" or "Love Story" when they come on and you're in a group.

True, this does not mean that you have to like either one, but you can't deny their influence on the music world today.  Don't be surprised when they walk away with arms full after the Grammy's (someone will have to tell me how many each person wins, because I sure as hell won't watch) because they're dominating the music industry.

As evident by my various statuses on Facebook dedicated to the two of them, my loyalty to their music should come as no shock.  But which one reigns supreme?  Let's break this puppy down and see what each lovely lady has to offer.

Looks:  Alright, this is a tough one, I'll be honest.  And obviously I mean picking between the two of them as well as the potential of dealing with looking like a bro-tastic douche.  But it is an integral part of the battle.  Katy is much more my type of girl and she has an incredible smile.  Unfortunately for her, Taylor has mastered the seductive smile and flirty eyes.  Maybe she wears a little too much eye makeup sometimes, but she can rock it without looking like a tramp.  Not to mention, Taylor is the kind of girl you would want to bring home to your family.  Katy Perry, not so much.
Edge: Taylor Swift

Tells The Story of My Life Better:  The one thing that these two do better than any other artist is tell the story of my life.  Neither knows me, but they know me.  I could get to married to either one because they just get me.  But which one searches my soul before each lyric they write?  Katy Perry has made an incredible run lately with "Teenage Dream" and "Fireworks," as well as the past hit "Hot and Cold."  That's a pretty impressive resume.   Then I listen to "Speak Now" and "Fearless" and realize that Taylor was made for me.  I know I can only be happy with her.  Nothing more to say about that.
Edge: Taylor Swift

Best Video:  So the two videos that I am using are strictly my nominations and I am going to go with Taylor Swift - Love Story and Katy Perry - Teenage Dream.  For the record I didn't choose "California Girlz" because that is an absolutely absurd video that isn't like the rest of her productions.  It is an enigma that doesn't deserve to be associated with Katy.  Now, this one should be a no-brainer.  Katy Perry's real-life  depiction of love beats out Taylor Swift's fairy tale.  That is until Katy Perry stands behind the locker watching the guy box by himself in the gym.  Uhhh, what?  Would someone like to explain to me how that fits in with the rest of the video?  Sorry, Katy, you shot yourself in the foot on that one.  Taylor's racking up a huge lead on you right now.
Edge: Taylor Swift

Better Wife Material:  On the surface, this is an easy pick.  As I said above, based on looks, Taylor is the kind of girl you bring home to mom and dad.  But that is only if she doesn't speak.  Needless to say, the cat is out of the bag and most people know that Taylor Swift can be a bit of a bitch in real life.  That and the sometimes man-hating attitude that she expresses in her songs make me wonder if she really is wife material.  She may know the way to my heart with her words, but everyone knows actions speak louder than words.
Edge: Katy Perry

Musical Abilities:  Most people that I have talked to who have seen Taylor Swift in concert left unimpressed.  I don't doubt that she is musically talented; I just question what separates her from the pack.  Katy Perry, on the other hand, has the reputation of having an outstanding voice, whether on her albums or live.  And yes, Taylor Swift plays the guitar as well.  But she plays the guitar.  It isn't like she rips off solos or demonstrates any exceptional talent at it.  If another person were playing the guitar and Taylor was just singing, would it be any different?  Nope.
Edge: Katy Perry

Now, at this count, Taylor has a slim lead of 3-2 and Katy is making a comeback.  And that is what makes this so difficult.  As soon as one starts to take a lead, the other comes storming back.  Ultimately, this can't be settled with a breakdown of characteristics; it is simply preference.  Some are Katy fans.  Some are Taylor fans.  Most, like myself, are both.  So with great reluctance to my fellow West Coaster, I must announce my allegiance to Team Taylor.  I can only hope that Katy takes it alright.

What are your thoughts?  Do you like Katy Perry or Taylor Swift better?  Or do you have a third preference?  Or do you think I should just never write anything again because I forfeited my manhood?  Because that is about where I am right now.