Does Shamala Hamala ring a bell? If you are a loyal follower of Kevin James Thornton, you know exactly what I'm talking about. He's one of my favorites. This hilarious human was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana. Little did he know, the memories he made growing up there would be relatable to folks all over the world.

Kevin James Thornton Evansville to TikTok Fame

He also had no idea that taking to TikTok to mentally survive a pandemic would lead to millions of followers, a successful stand-up career with specials on Amazon Prime, and the chance to create community.

Nostalgia of Growing Up in the 90s

I remember cackling and singing along when Kevin would post a new video about being raised in an evangelical church or the nostalgia of the 90s. He uses an autotune feature to make so

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