A TIKTOKER’s hobby has turned into a viral sensation leaving viewers stunned and wanting more.
The videos start with plain trays of food but quickly take a turn.
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Giovanni Telese is an Italian chemistry student and TikToker with almost 50,000 followers on the platform.
His videos feature traditional foods and meals that look appetizing by any standard.
Until Telese mashes the food, revealing it to be made of puddy or homemade slime.
“I still cannot believe people from all over the world are watching my work!” Telese told Indy100.
Telese uses glue, baking soda, and food coloring to make realistic dishes.
He gets ideas for new videos from cooking shows.
Indy100 reported that Telese spends 35 hours a week working on videos for his account, crafting each piece by hand or with molds.
“What inspired me to look into food was TV shows about cooking and the concept of unifying science and art in my work really excited me,” Telese said.
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Telese has earned several thousand euros from his videos thanks to TikTok’s business model and a merchandise shop.
“Man the more I watch you the more hungry I get,” a TikTok user commented, despite the fact the foods are not real.
Telese’s content fits right in with the TikTok model of short videos with a bouncy music track and a sudden reveal.
He’s posted 43 videos to date.
