Singer Lana Del Rey caused a stir on social media this week when she was spotted working at a Waffle House in Florence, Alabama. The 38-year-old singer was seen wearing a blue Waffle House uniform and name tag, and she was even photographed taking orders from customers.
The reason for Del Rey’s Waffle House stint is unclear. Some fans have speculated that she was filming a music video, while others believe it was a publicity stunt for her upcoming album. Still others have jokingly suggested that she might be considering a new career path altogether.
She appeared to make a new friend, befriending a Waffle House worker named LaShawn D. Tuttle, according to a pair of posts on Facebook.
“Had so much fun with Lana Del Rey, she is so humble , funny and such a good sport!!” Tuttle wrote on Facebook, posting pictures and video on July 20. In the post, Del Rey can be seen pouring coffee in uniform, complete with a name tag that says “Lana,” chatting with customers and even speaking with her brother, Charlie Grant, who is also seated at the restaurant, though not in uniform.
“There is no Summertime Sadness here!!” Tuttle wrote, posing for selfies in front of the Great American Thrift Store in Florence, Alabama, according to a later comment. “Just Lana Del Rey, Dylan,& I !!”
Whatever the reason, Del Rey’s Waffle House appearance has certainly generated a lot of buzz. Fans have taken to social media to share their theories about what it all means. Some have said that Del Rey is simply trying to connect with her fans on a more personal level, while others believe that she is trying to make a statement about the importance of working-class jobs.
Whatever the case may be, Del Rey’s Waffle House appearance is sure to be one of the most talked-about moments of her career. Only time will tell what the long-term implications of her stunt will be.
