Food review YouTuber Joe Is Hungry has shared his surprise after one of his recent videos became a hit online. His review of KFC’s Popcorn Chicken return received nearly 20 million views across social media, though he didn’t expect people to pay much attention to it.
Speaking about the video’s success, Joe said he thought it was just another normal review before its popularity suddenly exploded overnight. He also shared why creating his own videos is harder than many people think.
Hungry Joe was also surprised KFC popcorn chicken The review becomes a viral hit
Joe Is Hungry, whose real name is Joe Desaavedra, is one of the most popular food reviewers on the internet. He shares videos on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and X, where he tries different foods and gives his honest opinion.
His unique camera angles and turntable helped him stand out from many other creators.
Joe recently reviewed KFC’s Popcorn Chicken after the popular menu item returned after years away from restaurants. The video quickly became a massive hit, amassing nearly 20 million views online.Speaking to TMZ, Joe admitted that he never imagined the review would become so popular.“This, I checked it when I went to bed and said, ‘You know, whatever,'” He said.
“I looked at it in the morning and, you know, five, six million. Is that an M?”Joe also said he doesn’t fully understand why some videos go viral while others don’t.According to him, he spent a lot of time studying the TikTok algorithm. He even uploaded hundreds of demo videos to see what works. Many of these videos failed, and he deleted them before trying again.
YouTuber Joe Is Hungry explains why food review videos are different
Joe also talked about the special setup he uses for each review.
His videos often show food spinning on a small turntable while he speaks to the camera.He admitted that reviewing small foods, like nuggets or chicken popcorn, is not easy because it is difficult to keep them on the spinning table. Although the setup seems simple, Joe said it’s a lot of work.He joked that this process is so much trouble “Nobody in their right mind” You will want to copy it. For this reason, he believes his videos have remained different from other food review creators.Joe also said that, as far as he knew, no one had told his style.Hungry Joe may not know exactly why his review of KFC Popcorn Chicken was such a hit, but it’s clear that millions of people enjoyed watching it. Even after years of doing food reviews and testing different ideas, he says some blockbuster moments still come as a complete surprise. His honest reactions, unique shooting style and simple reviews continue to captivate viewers across social media.
