You know how one of the biggest problems with MySpace is older men lying about their age and preying on youngsters? Well, now we know where that all began: MySpace creator Tom Anderson is actually 37 years old.

As the public face of MySpace, cofounder Tom Anderson has become a celebrity since the site launched in 2003 because he’s every user’s first “friend”: when you join MySpace, your profile is automatically linked to his. But it turns out that Tom, who, along with cofounder Chris DeWolfe, made a fortune when News Corp. bought MySpace for $580 million in 2005, may have a secret: his real age.

According to public documents obtained by NEWSWEEK—including professional license information, voter registration and utility and telephone service applications—Anderson is five years older than he claims. His online profile currently lists his age as 32, but it appears he was actually born on Nov. 8, 1970, meaning he’ll turn 37 next week, not 33. (Happy birthday, Tom!)

Rumors about Anderson’s age began to spread last week, when the blog TechCrunch suggested that he was 36 or 37. Anderson and MySpace declined multiple requests for comment, and the company would not confirm his birth date. “I’m pretty bummed out about it,” says 25-year-old Andrew Haynes, a Seattle comedian. “I’ve always taken MySpace with a grain of salt, but Tom was my first friend. It’s kind of messed up that he lied to me.” Either way, he’s laughing all the way to the bank.

Sorry baby, but Tom was too busy being friends with sexy little 17 year-olds to get you his correct age. In fact, he’s actually going over to one of their houses right now. Oh no, he brought all his wine coolers and pot. Look out Tom, it’s a trap! CHRIS HANSON IS BEHIND YOU. OH THE HUMANITY! THE HUMANITY!!!!

And scene. My Academy Award in Blog-based Role Play better be en route.