While it is difficult to pin down when the rumors first started flying that Lorde was not born in 1996, as is widely reported, outlets such as Deadspin have added fuel to the age-related fire. Allegedly, Lorde has been deemed to be too talented and too mature for her age. One possible origin point for the conspiracy theory is a spoof from the television series “South Park,” where Lorde is revealed to be the 45-year-old Randy Marsh in disguise.
In what was very obvious satire, it’s very unlikely that “South Park’s” writers intended for the joke to be taken seriously by its audience. But fascinatingly enough, not only were creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker in on the joke, but so was “Chandelier” singer Sia. The Grammy-nominee lent her vocals for the original song “Push (Feel Good on a Wednesday)” and told NME, “I figured [Lorde would] find it funny. I love her!” In response, Lorde tweeted that it was a “score!” (via NME).
On the flip, the New Zealand-native herself has also poked fun at the conspiracy theory. At a pre-Grammys party attended by Vanity Fair, the magazine quoted the singer as joking, “Hi, I’m Ella … and I’m actually 45.” While it’s clear that Lorde has had a sense of humor about the situation, some seem to have been convinced that more proof of Lorde’s age is necessary.
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