Food review YouTuber Joe Is Hungry has shared his surprise after one of his latest videos became a huge hit online. His review of KFC’s returning Popcorn Chicken has earned nearly 20 million views across social media, even though he did not 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 it suddenly exploded in popularity overnight. He also shared why making his videos is harder than many people think.
Joe Is Hungry surprised as KFC Popcorn Chicken review becomes a viral hit
Joe Is Hungry, whose real name is Joe Desaavedra, is one of the internet’s most popular food reviewers. He shares videos on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and X, where he tries different foods and gives his honest opinion. His unique camera angles and spinning table have helped him stand out from many other creators.Recently, Joe reviewed KFC’s Popcorn Chicken after the popular menu item returned following years away from restaurants. The video quickly became a massive success, collecting close to 20 million views online.Speaking to TMZ, Joe admitted he never imagined the review would become so popular.“This one, I checked it when I went to bed and was, ‘you know, whatever,'” he said. “I looked at it in the morning, you know, five, six million. Is that an M?”Joe also said he does not fully understand why some videos go viral while others do not.According to him, he has spent a lot of time studying TikTok’s algorithm. He even uploaded hundreds of test videos to learn what works. Many of those videos failed, and he deleted them before trying again.
YouTuber Joe Is Hungry explains why his food review videos are different
Joe also spoke about the special setup he uses in every review. His videos often show food spinning on a small rotating table while he talks to the camera.He admitted that reviewing smaller foods, such as nuggets or popcorn chicken, is not easy because they are difficult to keep on the spinning table. Even though the setup looks simple, Joe said it actually takes a lot of work.He joked that the process is so much trouble that “nobody in their right mind” would want to copy it. Because of that, he believes his videos have stayed different from other food review creators.Joe also said that, as far as he knows, no one has copied his style.Joe Is Hungry may not know exactly why his KFC Popcorn Chicken review became such a big success, but millions of people clearly enjoyed watching it. Even after years of making food reviews and testing different ideas, he says some viral moments still come as a complete surprise. His honest reactions, unique filming style, and simple reviews continue to attract viewers across social media.
