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Jake Shane
Born1999 or 2000 (age 23–24)
New York, U.S.
Other namesOctopusslover8
Alma materUniversity of Southern California (BASc)
Occupations
Years active2021–present
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Followers2.8 million
Likes245.6 million
Last updated: April 1, 2024

Jake Shane, also known online as Octopusslover8, is an American influencer and comedian. In 2023, his TikTok videos featuring humorous reenactments of historical events went viral. Also in 2023, he was nominated for a Streamy Award and appeared on TikTok's inaugural LGBTQ+ Pride Visionary Voices List and on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Shane signed with United Talent Agency at the end of 2023. Jake Shane now has gained a following of over 2.8 million followers. His followers include big-name celebrities like the Jonas Brothers and Charli and Dixie D'Amelio.


Early life[edit]

Jake Shane was born and raised in New York. His mother, Helaine Olen, is an author and columnist for The Washington Post.[1] He has described himself as "a closeted kid".[2] He has stated that he did acting as a child, performing in his school's production of Thoroughly Modern Millie in sixth grade, but quit due to his insecurities after switching schools.[3] He also took improv lessons at the Gotham Comedy Club while attending high school in Washington Heights.[4] He attended the University of Southern California, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in public relations in 2022.[5][6]

Career[edit]

Rise to Fame[edit]

Shane started his social media career in 2021 as an Instagram food critic of octopus, using the handle @passthepuss.[7][6] In February 2023, Shane became known for his TikTok videos, in which he humorously reenacted historical events per requests in his comments, starting with the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal, which gained him 100,000 followers within one week of its posting.[8] Other reenactments included dinosaurs seeing a comet, the Last Supper, John Hancock signing the United States Declaration of Independence, Moses parting the Red Sea, and a President who did not make it onto Mount Rushmore.[2][3][1] According to Elle, he signed with WME in March 29, 2023; by then, his account has amassed at least 4.9 billion views,[9] and he has gained over 1.3 million followers.[7]

Shane was nominated for the Streamy Award for Breakout Creator at the 13th Streamy Awards in 2023, though the award was won by Dylan Mulvaney.[10] He was also included on TikTok's inaugural LGBTQ+ Pride Visionary Voices List in May 2023.[11] In September 2023, he signed with United Talent Agency for representation in all areas.[12] He was featured on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list and had more than two and a half million followers on TikTok by December 2023.[13][14]

Shane's podcast, Therapuss with Jake Shane, in which Shane responds to listener questions in the style of a therapy session alongside a different co-host each episode, launched in January 2024.[15]

Shane's podcast, Therapuss with Jake Shane, in which Shane responds to listener questions in the style of a therapy session alongside a different co-host each episode, launched in January 2024. Shane's first podcast introduced his best friend from college Julia Mervis, how they met, and where their friendship started.

Personal Life and Public Image[edit]

Shane frequently posts on social media about his mental health, specifically regarding his experiences with anxiety and obsessive–compulsive disorder, which he has stated he has struggled with since age seven and was diagnosed with as a teenager.[1][3][4] He also often posts videos about his being a Swiftie.[16]

Geoff Weiss of Business Insider wrote in 2023 that "no TikToker [had] reached mass consciousness" like Shane since fellow influencer Alix Earle became popular on the platform the year prior.[1] For Variety, Julia MacCary wrote, "Perhaps no one better embodies the app's ability to quickly catapult someone into stardom than Jake Shane."[6] Queerty's Carson Mlnarik described him as a "short and sassy queer content-creator" who "skyrocketed to viral fame" in 2023.[14]

Shane was seen at Sofia Richies infamous wedding and questions rose on how he was there. It might seem like an unlikely crossover but Jake Shane and Sofia Richie were actually friends before he found his Tik Tok fame. Exactly how he knows Sofia is still unclear but there are speculations that he is a cousin of her new husband. Shane expressed in a Rolling Stones article "I have the worst imposter syndrome ever" and "I convinced myself the day that I make it, I'm going to be the most secure person. I'm gonna feel so beautiful and then I'll get a guy and this that and the other. But I showed up and was like 'Oh my god, I still feel like a kid. I feel the exact same.' Nothing about my self-confidence has changed." He was featured on TikTok's debut LGBTQ+ Pride Visionary Voices list.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Weiss, Geoff (July 20, 2023). "Who is Octopusslover8, aka Jake Shane? The breakout influencer known for his surreal sketches and famous connections has taken everyone's TikTok FYP by storm". Business Insider. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Tracy, Brianne (July 14, 2023). "TikTok Star Jake Shane on His Spotify Collab and Newfound Olivia Rodrigo Friendship (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c O'Connor, Florence (April 20, 2023). "Jake Shane Might Be the Funniest (and Most Anxious) Guy on TikTok". GQ. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Jones, C. T. (May 23, 2023). "TikTok's Favorite Comedian Is Rehashing Ancient History". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  5. ^ "Jake Shane: Profile". Forbes. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c MacCary, Julia (July 21, 2023). "Comedy's Next Generation Is On TikTok". Variety. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Spangler, Todd (March 29, 2023). "TikTok Comedian Jake Shane, aka Octopusslover8, Signs With WME". Variety. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  8. ^ Thatcher, Kirsty (June 28, 2023). "'This Deserves More Likes': The TikTok Comedian Everyone (Including Sofia Richie) Is Obsessed With". Elle. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "Jake Shane is reimagining history's biggest moments one viral video at a time". TODAY.com. 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  10. ^ Blanchet, Brenton (August 27, 2023). "Dylan Mulvaney Wins Breakout Creator at 2023 Streamy Awards — and Says 'I'm Gonna Go Have a Beer'". People. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  11. ^ Portée, Alex (May 31, 2023). "Exclusive: Meet the creators on TikTok's first-ever LGBTQ+ Visionary Voices list". Today. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  12. ^ Vlessing, Etan (September 12, 2023). "TikTok Comic Jake Shane Signs With UTA (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  13. ^ Cooper, Justin (November 30, 2023). "Dylan Mulvaney, Boygenius, Chris Olsen: Queer Celebs Fill Forbes List". Star Observer. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Mlnarik, Carson (December 31, 2023). "Prince Harry's frozen todger, Nicole Kidman & Jake Shane's gay TikTok chaos: 10 things we're obsessed with this year". Queerty. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  15. ^ Tingley, Anna (January 1, 2024). "TikTok Comedian Jake Shane Announces 'Therapuss' Podcast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  16. ^ Fowler, Grace (November 10, 2023). "'Did you SEE the way she smirked?': Taylor Swift sings 'Labyrinth' on returning Eras Tour. Swifties say it's a message to Travis Kelce". The Daily Dot. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
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