Rumors of the death of Bard Ylvisaker, the renowned half of the Ylvis duo famous for “What Does the Fox Say,” have been circulating online, know if he’s alive or dead
These speculations surfaced following a viral clip from the VGTV series “Thank you for everything, Bård Ylvisåker,” where he appeared lying in a coffin during a staged funeral.
Is Bard Ylvisaker of Ylvis duo singer of What Does the Fox Say alive or dead as death rumors go viral
Despite the realistic appearance of the event, it was purely a fictional scenario, and the talented musician is alive and well.
I cannot sing at all. Which is why I don’t do karaoke streams. If I ever did learn to sing i would definitely cover “You’re fucked” by Ylvis pic.twitter.com/xgYNiWT07Y
— ⏳🐈SandStone Detective Vtuber🐈⌛️ (@SandStoneArtis1) December 2, 2023
For those unfamiliar with Ylvis, their claim to fame is the eccentric song “What Does the Fox Say,” which gained widespread attention for its peculiar lyrics and high-quality music video released in September 2013.
Rumors Debunked
The recent online frenzy surrounding Ylvisåker’s supposed demise stems from a doctored clip taken from the VGTV series, where he participates in his own mock funeral, lying in an open coffin. The clip circulated on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, leading many to believe in the false news of his passing.
In the video, singers Maria Mena and Snorre Monsson perform “What Does the Fox Say” during the staged funeral, initially perplexing onlookers in the church.
However, as the performance unfolds, the audience responds with cheers and laughter, further contributing to the misleading narrative.
Who Broke Rumors?
Contrary to the misconceptions, a YouTube user clarified the context behind the video, explaining that it was part of the VGTV series, and after the performance, Ylvisåker stepped out of the coffin for an interview. The user also pointed out visible signs of the singer breathing in the clip and mentioned his emotional reaction, including tears, at the end of the staged funeral.
Snorre Monsson, one of the performers at the fictional funeral, took to Instagram to share a snippet of the event, explicitly confirming its fictitious nature. In his post, he emphasized that the funeral was a humorous portrayal and not a real-life occurrence.
Despite the unconventional concept of the show, Ylvisåker expressed no concerns, stating in an interview with Nettavisen that he found it entertaining and believed that humor involving death is a natural part of life. The episode in question premiered on VGTV on November 9.