Daymon Patterson
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Daymon Patterson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Daymon Scott Patterson September 24, 1977 |
| Other names | Daym Drops Big Daym |
| Occupation | Food critic |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Notable work | Best Daym Takeout |
| Television | Rachael Ray |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)[1] |
| Spouse |
Ramyr Gonzales (m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
Daymon Scott “Daym” Patterson, better known as Daym Drops, (born September 24, 1977) is a food critic, YouTube celebrity, and television presenter. He initially gained popularity on the video-sharing site YouTube for his video review of a Five Guys takeout meal, which spawned a viral online song by the Gregory Brothers. He hosted Best Daym Takeout, a food-review oriented television program on the Travel Channel, based on him and with certain aspects borrowed from his YouTube channel, which aired in 2013.
Career
Prior to becoming a fast food critic, Patterson worked as a manager at retail stores including Wal-Mart and was a buyer at CarMax.[2] He now reviews takeaway fast food full-time. Among others, his videos have showcased foods from Burger King, McDonald's, Jack in the Box, In-N-Out Burger, and Taco Bell.[3] He shot to prominence with his viral video titled Five Guys Burgers and Fries Review, where he commented on Five Guys' cheeseburger and fries. The video was remixed into "Oh My Dayum", a song by The Gregory Brothers, which similarly created online buzz.[4][5][6] Following his mother admonishing him, Patterson now covers healthier foods in his videos.[7]
His Internet fame spawned interviews with disparate media outlets, including NBC News and Gawker.[8] Chase Hoffberger of The Daily Dot dubbed Patterson as "the most entertaining food reviewer on YouTube".[9] Additionally, he made a guest appearance on an episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.[8] In February 2013, he guest-starred in an Epic Meal Time episode titled "Luther Lasagna".[10] Patterson is the host of the ongoing Travel Channel show Best Daym Takeout (2013).[11] In the television show, which is shot at various locations in the United States, Patterson critiques takeaway foods on-screen in his car.[12]
References
- ^ https://mobile.twitter.com/daymdrops/status/265693270611476480?lang=en
- ^ "How Daymon 'Daym' Patterson Got 4 Million Views Eating a Burger on YouTube". Social Times. July 29, 2013.
- ^ "Dayum Drops". YouTube. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ "Oh My Dayum". YouTube.
- ^ Hartsell, Carol (September 16, 2013). "Oh My Dayum: Five Guys Review Songified (VIDEO)". Huffington Post.
- ^ Smith, Dave (August 16, 2012). "'Oh My Dayum': Songified Five Guys Review Goes Viral [VIDEO]". IB Times.
- ^ Hoffberger, Chase (August 31, 2012). "Dining with Daym Drops—YouTube's Super Official food critic". The Daily Dot.
- ^ a b Hoffberger, Chase (April 24, 2013). "Five Guys reviewer Daym Drops lands Travel Channel show". The Daily Dot.
- ^ Hoffberger, Chase (August 15, 2012). "Daym Drops—the most entertaining food reviewer on YouTube". The Daily Dot.
- ^ "Luther Lasagna". Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ Anderson, Jessica Cumberbatch (July 11, 2013). "'Best Daym Takeout's Daymon Patterson Takes His Fast-Food Reviews On The Road (WATCH)". Huffington Post.
- ^ "Best Daym Takeout". Travel Channel. Archived from the original on 2013-04-28. Retrieved September 21, 2013.