Rob Anderson
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| Occupation | Social media influencer, comedian |
Notable work | The Fergamerican National Anthem |
| Website | heartthrobanderson |
Rob Anderson is an American social media influencer and comedian. He first gained notability in 2020 with his Gay Science web series on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Career
In 2020 during the COVID-19 outbreak, Anderson left his career as a marketing executive after finding success posting comedy videos on TikTok.[1]
In June 2020 he posted a satirical science video explaining why gay men prefer their coffee iced.[2] After noticing its popularity, he developed the concept into a web series called Gay Science, which "explains gay stereotypes with fake science, often flipping the end result into something positive."[3] As of June 2022 there are over 40 episodes.[4]
In 2021, Anderson published The Fergamerican National Anthem, a picture book based on American singer Fergie’s infamous 2018 rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. The book went viral and captured the attention of Steph Curry, Fergie, and national news outlets.[5][6]
Anderson was named one of OUT Magazine’s most influential LGBTQ+ people of 2022. [3]
In 2022 he performed in the Heartthrob Live comedy tour.[7]
Personal life
Anderson lives in New York City.[8] He is openly gay.[9]
References
- ↑ "interview | rob anderson". Schön! Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ↑ Song, Sandra (2022-07-12). "Rob Anderson on Subverting Queer Stereotypes". Paper Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Out100 2022: 24 LGBTQ+ Titans of Media and Entertainment". www.out.com. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ↑ "Rob Anderson Talks "Nothing For You," Gay Science, Pride Month & MORE! | KJ103". Kayla. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ↑ Traina, Jimmy (2021-11-11). "Fergie's Disastrous NBA All-Star Game National Anthem Hilariously Gets Turned Into Children's Book". Sports Illustrated.
- ↑ Grace, Asia (2021-11-12). "Fergie's 'Star Spangled Banner' rendition gets kid's book". New York Post. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ↑ "Comedy Heartthrob Rob Anderson On Why He's Not Afraid To Get Stupid". Gay Pride - LGBT and Queer Voices. 2022-08-25. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ↑ Karruli, Kelsi (2023-03-22). "Gwyneth Paltrow is MERCILESSLY mocked over her ultra-strict diet". Mail Online. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ↑ Davis, Linsey (2022-06-03). "Video Tik Talk: Activist on protecting queer rights". ABC News. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
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