Tik Talk: Creator goes viral for asking strangers ‘What do you do for a living?
Nov 3, 2022
is an interview with TikTok sensation Daniel McDonald, known as “it’s Daniel Mack.” He has amassed over 13 million followers by asking complete strangers in luxurious cars about their professions.
Origin of the Idea: McDonald started the series after seeing “crazy supercars” in Dallas, Texas, and being curious about how people afford such vehicles .
High-Profile Collaboration: He collaborated with President Biden in Detroit, where he asked him the signature question as the President was getting ready to drive a new EV .
Common Professions: The most common occupations he encounters are in Tech, law, and real estate.
Coolest Encounter: He considered the “coolest car” and most surprising answer to be from Horacio Pagani, the founder and owner of Pagani, whom he ran into in a very rare Pagani Huayra BC .
Expanding the Concept: McDonald doesn’t only interview car owners; he also approaches mega yacht owners in Miami, sometimes finding his way into a yacht yard and yelling the question from the deck .
Future Plans: He aims to transition into longer-form journalism and podcasting to conduct more in-depth interviews and “break down that barrier” between wealthy people and the public .