01/25/2026
I know that we have A LOT of New Folks around here that have no clue as to who I am and that’s ok.
This post is here to put you all up in GAME as to WHO STARTED this online Food Review Game and the History of, “Daym Drops” 🫡
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Daym Drops (real name Daymon Patterson) — his background, rise to fame, accolades, and all the major TV shows, appearances, and national commercials he’s been involved in: 
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📌 Who Is Daym Drops?
Daymon “Daym Drops” Patterson is an American food critic, YouTube personality, television host, rapper, and cultural influencer known online as Daym Drops. He became famous for his charismatic, energetic, and deeply relatable style of food reviewing — especially focusing on fast food and takeout. 
He’s particularly known for his expressive reactions, catchphrases like “damn, damn, DAMN!”, and authentic enthusiasm that resonates with millions of viewers worldwide. 
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🎥 Rise to Internet Fame
📍 Viral Breakthrough
• Daym Drops first became a viral sensation on YouTube with his review of a Five Guys burgers and fries meal — a video that exploded in popularity and was even remixed into a viral song titled “Oh My Dayum” by The Gregory Brothers. 
• This early viral moment helped him build a loyal audience and establish his signature style of food criticism. 
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📺 TV Shows & Major Appearances
🍔 Best Daym Takeout (Travel Channel)
• In 2013, Daym hosted his own Travel Channel series Best Daym Takeout, where he traveled the U.S. tasting and critiquing carry-out foods — often right from his car, the format that made him famous on YouTube. 
🔥 Fresh, Fried & Crispy (Netflix)
• Daym was the host and star of this Netflix docu-series, which premiered on June 9, 2021. The show follows him as he explores the U.S. for the best fried and crispy foods, experiences local culinary culture, and showcases unique regional cuisine. 
🍰 Is It Cake? (Netflix)
• He appeared in the pilot episode 1 / Season 1 of Netflix’s whimsical baking competition Is It Cake? — a show where contestants craft realistic edible objects that look exactly like everyday items. 
📺 Guest TV Appearances
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon — Daym made a guest appearance, introducing his food critique to a late-night audience. 
• Epic Meal Time — He featured in the episode titled “Luther Lasagna.” 
• Interviews and features on various media outlets including NBC News and other national platforms as a representative food commentator. 
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📺 National Commercials
Daym Drops has appeared in multiple major national ad campaigns, particularly for fast food brands and restaurant chains: 
🍟 Burger King
• Featured in several TV spots for Burger King’s 2 for $5 Mix n’ Match campaign, including versions like Drive Thru, Christmas in July, and others where his food personality was front-and-center. 
🍗 Popeyes
• Starred in Popeyes commercials such as “Daym Drops: Buttermilk Biscuit Shrimp.” 
🍕 Little Caesars
• Appeared in Little Caesars ads, including spots promoting the Bacon Wrapped DEEP!DEEP! Dish Pizza. 
Collectively, commercials featuring Daym Drops have been aired tens of thousands of times nationally, expanding his influence far beyond YouTube alone. 
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🏆 Accolades & Recognition
🎤 Daytime Emmy Nomination
• For his work on Fresh, Fried & Crispy, Daym was nominated for Outstanding Culinary Host at the 49th Daytime Emmy Awards — a significant recognition within television food and lifestyle programming. 
🌐 Cultural Impact
• Often credited as one of the pioneers of modern social media food reviewing, Daym’s style — especially reviewing fast food from his car — has inspired countless creators. 
📈 YouTube Achievements
• His YouTube channel has amassed millions of views and high engagement through thousands of videos including fast food reviews, challenges, and taste tests from restaurants all over the U.S. 
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🎙️ Personal Notes
• Daym Drops’ energetic personality and literal love of food have helped transform him from a regular retail worker into a global food media figure. 
• Beyond television and commercials, his content spans challenges, taste tests, and deep dives into both fast food culture and local restaurant scenes. 
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📌 In Summary
Daym Drops is a major figure in food media — a viral YouTube sensation turned TV host, commercial star, and Emmy-nominated culinary personality who has reshaped how audiences experience food review content across platforms. 
All of this Information (MANY) of you tha have been following me FOR YEARS already know; it’s just for the NEW HEADS that are just finding out about me. 🫡✅
