Pop star Lorde sparked controversy this week after claiming she’s “a woman except when I’m a man.” The singer made the eyebrow-raising comments while promoting her new album, drawing fierce backlash from conservatives who say this gender confusion harms society. Political commentator Ben Shapiro blasted the remarks as “nonsense word salad” that undermines reality.
Lorde described duct-taping her chest to experiment with masculinity – a dangerous physical act some worry could influence young fans. She admitted the drastic measure shocked even herself, saying “It scared me what I saw.” Critics argue such public displays of gender fluidity normalize mental health struggles rather than addressing root causes.
Shapiro didn’t hold back, calling nonbinary identities “fake trash” invented to destroy biological truth. “You can’t be a man one day and a woman the next – that’s not how human beings work,” he declared. His fans cheered the takedown of what they see as attention-seeking celebrity antics.
Despite the drama, Lorde refuses to fully embrace nonbinary labels, calling herself “in the middle gender-wise.” She still uses female pronouns, confusing supporters who expected full woke allegiance. Skeptics question if this is just a publicity stunt for album sales rather than genuine self-discovery.
The fallout highlights America’s culture war divide. Traditionalists see Lorde’s statements as proof Hollywood increasingly rejects God-given roles. Progressives praise her “bravery,” ignoring how this muddies waters for children learning basic biology. Working parents wonder why pop stars get applauded for personal crises better handled privately.
Lorde titled her album Virgin – a word historically meaning purity, now twisted into vague “androgyny.” This linguistic hijacking frustrates conservatives fighting to preserve language’s meaning. They argue redefining terms like “woman” erases women’s rights and accomplishments.
Mental health experts warn impressionable teens might mimic Lorde’s extreme gender experiments after hearing her glorify chest-binding. Schools already face pressure to push gender ideology – now pop culture adds fuel to the fire. Responsible adults demand celebrities stop romanticizing confusion.
Shapiro summed it up: “Either you’re a woman or you’re lying. Pick one.” As elites push radical individualism, ordinary Americans cling to timeless truths – that biology matters, words have meaning, and healthy societies don’t celebrate chaos. Lorde’s moment of “self-expression” reveals how far we’ve strayed from common sense.