This story was originally published on Passionfruit.
Analysis
Itzpsyiconic (whose real name is Kelon), the TikToker who puts on a weekly one person, multi-character show, has become an internet sensation and one of the most well-known Live creators on the platform. His content, a far cry from the typical star-making dances associated with the app, has attracted a largely queer, and sometimes famous, fanbase. He has cultivated a growing community, bound by inside jokes and a shared sense of humor, with their unique brand of comedy.
Itzpsyiconic first appeared on my For You page in May, where—dressed as one of his famous characters Terri Joe—he uttered the signature line: “Are you a homosexual?” Out of context, this phrase could be off-putting, but longtime subscribers and viewers know that everything out of Terri Joe’s mouth is a joke. She’s always poised in front of dingy antique wallpaper with her clashing printed nightgown, signature choppy wig, fake southern twang, and shady comments. She’s the perfect example of an evangelical caricature done right.
