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in article about mukbang culture, a screenshot of Nikocado Avocado eating ramen

Mukbang Culture Offers Fun for Some, but a Warning for Others

Isabella Savides, University of Pretoria

While these eating shows can be entertaining for viewers, many mukbangers are being forced to prioritize channel views over their own health to make a living.…

December 31, 2021

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on Stephanie Soo

YouTuber Stephanie Soo Combines True Crime and Food for a Good Time

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

The mukbanger has captivated audiences with her fun-loving personality, mouthwatering meals and innate storytelling abilities.…

February 8, 2021

Keep on Stirring: The Mukbang Drama Pot Is Getting Hot

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

Mukbang YouTubers Stephanie Soo and Nikocado Avocado square off. Who knew there would be so much controversy surrounding eating videos posted on the internet?…

January 15, 2020