Daysia Tolentino
Daysia Tolentino is the editor of the Daily Dot’s creator economy newsletter, Passionfruit. Her work has appeared in Vulture, Bustle, InStyle, and Study Hall.
Creators share their biggest wins and challenges of the past year
Checking in with Passionfruit’s first interviewees, one year later.
On Aug 11, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
VidCon: YouTuber Jarvis Johnson discusses taking risks, mentoring creators, and figuring it out
‘I haven’t tested the boundaries of where my audience will go with me.’
On Jun 27, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
VidCon: From Vine to YouTube to TikTok, Sarah Schauer discusses how she grew a loyal audience
‘I was like, holy crap, this is now my job.’
On Jun 25, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
On the Oscars red carpet, TikTokers solidify their growing presence in the entertainment industry
‘As content creators expand in popularity, we will continue to see them be leveraged by the entertainment industry…’
On Mar 31, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
‘My biggest fears unlocked’: Viral TikTok shows what happens ‘when the looping slide fails’ on Norwegian Cruise Line
‘Stuck in a clear tube suspended over the ocean… NOPE!!!’
On Mar 6, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
‘Why do we treat workers with such disrespect?’: Karen dumps out grab-and-go food at Starbucks in viral TikTok
‘People have become more horrible than ever these last 2 years.’
On Mar 5, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
‘I’m actually disgusted right now’: TikToker finds ‘slimy’ substance in their Arizona iced tea
‘It felt really gross, and I really don’t know if it was mold or not.’
On Feb 27, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
‘The world’s most expensive Taco Bell order’: Viral TikTok shows drive-thru customer being charged $5,555 for quesadilla (updated)
‘The way I know they turned off their headset and screamed.’
On Feb 26, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
‘Their motto is to protect and serve but never wear masks’: Viral TikTok shows large group of cops riding the subway maskless (updated)
Many viewers saw the video as an example of police officers acting ‘above the law.’
On Jan 29, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
Vine is long dead, but its energy lives on
Five years after its death, the love for vines and ‘Vine energy’ persists.
On Jan 27, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
‘Folks don’t need to be overpaying for marketing’: TikToker says Costco liquor is the same as high-end brands, sparking debate
‘It is made in the same place, that doesn’t mean the SAME INGREDIENTS OR METHODS.’
On Jan 9, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
‘It’s a huge f*cking deal’: TikToker explains why Dollar Tree price increase hurts low-income customers
‘As a teacher that gets no budget for the classroom 25 cents is A HUGE difference…”
On Dec 26, 2021 by Daysia Tolentino
Trauma trends on TikTok can make survivors feel less alone—but the sheer number of videos pushed can be distressing
‘If you watch one of those videos, it’s going to show you all of them.’
On Dec 16, 2021 by Daysia Tolentino
Celebrity Memoir Book Club reads famous autobiographies so you don’t have to
Ashley Hamilton and Claire Parker dish on the art of the celebrity memoir.
On Nov 18, 2021 by Daysia Tolentino
‘The company did so little to protect her’: She was a fictional teen TikTok star. Then she got found out
Nancy Kimball received backlash for playing the teen daughter of a murderer.
On Oct 27, 2021 by Daysia Tolentino
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