Corn Kid Appointed South Dakota's Official Cornbassador By Governor Kristi Noem


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Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Corn Kid, who became famous across the web in recent weeks for his enthusiastic love of buttered corn, has been named the state of South Dakota’s official “cornbassador.”


His real name is Tariq, and since the viral TikTok of him praising corn dropped, his life has changed tremendously. Tariq has appeared in ads, and become one of the most-posted and looked at faces online. His parents, out of a concern for the family’s privacy, have withheld Tariq’s last name.


His latest appointment was announced in an official executive proclamation by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, and marked by a ceremony commemorating a special Corn Day at the Corn Palace. There, Tariq posed with a corncob mascot and spoke to audiences about his love of the staple crop. He met fans, took selfies, and made quite an impression.


Many online have been urging Tariq and his family to profit more from his viral fame.


Others had an opposite opinion, contending that it was not proper for Tariq to receive this much attention at such a young age, and that the people who wanted to use him for publicity did not have the best intentions.


The majority of the internet, however, continues to appreciate the wholesomeness and enthusiasm of Corn Kid, and wishes him luck in his new role.



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