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Dylan Lemay is an American TikToker who became known for his videos he would record himself making ice cream, while also storytelling/commentating.
Content & Popularity[]
Dylan's videos usually consist of body-cam footage of him making ice cream (sometimes cakes), while he also storytells, usually stories that are related to his experiences working in an ice cream store. Some videos also simply include him commentating on how he makes the ice cream, along with the ingredients.[2][3] He would also regularly reply to questions about his work-related experiences, such as one user asking if anyone had ever cried in the store.[4]
In November 2021, it was reported that Dylan raised 1.5 million dollars for an upcoming ice cream store he would open in Manhattan, NYC.[5] It has also been reported that he plans to open a store in Michigan.[6]
Controversy[]
In December 2020, Dylan would comment 'Wow! Addressing big issues!' under a video encouraging conversion therapy. Users would then assume that Dylan supported conversion therapy because of the comment. Dylan would later make a video addressing the situation, also stating that he wasn't homophobic/didn't support conversion therapy.[7][8]
Personal life[]
In 2014, Dylan graduated from Taylor Kennedy High School in Michigan.[9][10]
Further reading[]
References[]
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJJ0Fg_X2vw
- ↑ https://eu.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/01/03/dylan-lemay-store-ice-cream-shop-tiktok-coldstone-youtube/8978554002/
- ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@dylanlemay/video/6987869536171166981
- ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@dylanlemay/video/6999293609862286598
- ↑ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ice-cream-influencer-dylan-lemay-raises-1-5m-to-build-ice-cream-empire-open-experiential-store-in-nyc-301424766.html
- ↑ https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2022/01/28/taylor-native-uses-tiktok-success-to-start-new-business-inspire-local-students/
- ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@maxfinkelberg/video/6912233858117176581
- ↑ https://www.distractify.com/p/cold-stone-guy-tiktok-conversion-therapy
- ↑ https://www.thenewsherald.com/2022/01/31/tiktok-ice-cream-guru-dylan-lemay-returns-home-to-taylor-to-surprise-students/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkTdIyNKgao