The Potato Salad Guy: The Internet’s Funniest $55,000 Joke
How One Guy Made Potato Salad Famous
Imagine asking the internet for $10 to make potato salad… and getting $55,000 instead. That’s exactly what happened to Zack Brown in 2014!
Zack (who calls himself “Danger”) made a silly Kickstarter page just for fun. His idea?
“I’m making potato salad. Not sure what kind yet.”
He only wanted $10—enough for potatoes and mayo. But the internet LOVED how random it was.
Why Did People Give Him Money?
Because it was SO silly that it became cool! Here’s why it blew up:
Funny stretch goals – The more money he got, the weirder it became:
- $3,000: “I’ll say ‘potato’ in a silly voice.”
- $10,000: “I’ll throw a potato salad party!”
Everyone shared it – Twitter, Reddit, even TV news talked about it!
People wanted to be part of the joke – Over 6,911 people donated!
PotatoStock: The World’s Weirdest Party
Zack kept his promise and threw “PotatoStock”—a real festival with:
Live bands
Stand-up comedy
LOTS of free potato salad
It was just a big, happy, totally ridiculous celebration.
What Did He Do With All That Money?
Zack didn’t just buy potatoes! He:
✔ Gave to charity (like food banks)
✔ Paid for the party
✔ Sent backers funny thank-yous (like custom potato salad recipes)
Why Do We Still Talk About This?
Because it proves the internet loves:
Dumb jokes
People working together for fun
Ordinary ideas that become extraordinary
Could This Happen Again?
Maybe! The internet still goes crazy for:
- Random humor (like a guy selling his “invisible art” for $18,000)
- Underdog stories (like the “Egg that beat Kylie Jenner’s Instagram record”)
FAQs (Funny Asked Questions)
Was this real?
YES! You can still see Zack’s Kickstarter page.
Did he really make potato salad?
Yep—and it was a whole party’s worth!
Would this work today?
If you make people laugh? Absolutely.
Final Thought: Never underestimate the power of a good joke—or potato salad.
