Very punny: IMPD leans on lyrics in Taylor Swift safety message
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — In the closing sprint to the Taylor Swift concerts at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department may have just topped all of central Indiana’s headline writers and reporters in puns-per-page.
A new IMPD video leans heavily into ‘Dad joke’ territory, repurposing Swift’s lyrics and titles in a series of safety tips.
The video features several officers on the steps, sidewalks, and streets surrounding the Stadium. As they make serious points, they also show some serious fandom, weaving Swifts words into police wisdom.
From IMPD’s own description of the video:
- Be a Mastermind and Plan Ahead – Know your route and parking situation. Don’t park in restricted zones unless you want a “Blank Space” where your car used to be.
- Stay Stay Stay on Sidewalks – Pedestrians should stick to sidewalks and cross at designated crosswalks. Drivers, be alert: downtown will be filled with Swifties and increased traffic.
- Don’t Ruin Your Reputation – Enjoy the concert responsibly and steer clear of Trouble.
- Leave the Bad Blood at Home – Be courteous to those around you and help ensure everyone has The Best Day.
- Don’t Let the Jail Wagon Be Your Getaway Car – Follow instructions from IMPD officers and event staff to keep the fun going and avoid disruptions.
The video ends with six officers in full uniform doing a a dance-off to Swift’s mega-hit Shake it Off on the steps to Lucas Oil Stadium.