A Vancouver man went viral after being mistaken for the CEO of RedNote as users flocked to the app ahead of a potential TikTok ban
His video went viral, and folks started thanking him for the warm welcome. But here’s the kicker: he’s not the CEO! Just a regular guy from Vancouver.
Jerry and his girlfriend Dani share a RedNote account with around 31,000 followers. In his video, he mentioned that the app is mainly for Chinese speakers but encouraged English users to join in.
Somehow, people mistook him for the big boss of RedNote. His video got shared on TikTok, and the rumor spread like wildfire. Even a news segment on Fox 5 New York mentioned him as the CEO, which just added to the confusion.
To clear things up, Jerry and Dani made a follow-up video. Jerry was like, “Guys, I’m not the RedNote CEO, just to be clear.” He was shocked by how viral it went and wanted to set the record straight.
They both love how cultures are blending on RedNote and hope new users enjoy the platform. Dani, who’s Chinese, and Jerry, who moved to Canada from Shanghai, are just trying to navigate this mix of cultures.
People in the comments were joking about the mix-up, saying things like, “We married the first guy to be nice to us.” Others pointed out Jerry’s American accent and said they should’ve used some critical thinking.
Jerry and Dani didn’t respond to requests for comments, but they’re definitely enjoying the unexpected attention. They even posted a clarification video on TikTok, asking people to share it to help clear up the misunderstanding.
With TikTok facing a deadline to comply with a divest-or-ban law, many creators are worried about their livelihoods. As a result, users are exploring alternatives like RedNote and Lemon8, which are climbing the download charts. It’s a wild time for social media, that’s for sure!
