Creator Behind Viral 'Corn Kid' Viral Video Reveals Backstory
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TikTok Sensation Tariq the Corn Kid Named the “Corn-bassador” of South Dakota
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Tariq, the TikTok 'Corn Kid,' is named South Dakota's 'Corn-bassador' - The Washington Post
9 People Who Became Viral Internet Celebrities Reveal Backstory
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The CEO of Corn Recess Therapy #cornboy
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Gracie's Corner' Creator Says This Is Just the Beginning
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How 'Corn Kid' Went Viral With One Short Interview - CNET
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Hilarious kid shares his intense love of corn on the cob - Upworthy
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How 'Corn Kid' Went Viral With One Short Interview - CNET
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Trevor Merchant: The content creator watching TikToks so you don't have to
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TikTok's best of 2022 includes Corn Kid, Rosalía chewing gum, and more - The Verge
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Corn Kid' hands out beloved vegetable for Thanksgiving donations with City Harvest - ABC News
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TikTok's Corn Kid Is Doing Just Fine - The New York Times
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Little boy who is obsessed with CORN goes viral as video of him with corn is remixed into a SONG
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