Fame, Pursued by Goose: The Chongqing ‘Uncle’ Who Became an Internet Star

“I was basically burning through my savings. At times, I truly felt hopeless, like I wouldn’t get by. So when I saw that Speed (IShowSpeed) was coming, I considered him a lifeline.”

Lin Jiang, also known as “Uncle Goose,” became an internet sensation for pursuing YouTuber IShowSpeed and putting his hometown’s food on the map. Yet the sudden fame is taking its toll.

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