Side Hustle School Ep. 3049 - STORY: Internet Trolls Eat Their Words In This Comedic Cake Hustle
May 7, 2025
A woman takes a jab at internet trolls by converting their negative comments into witty cake designs. Her absurd and comedic approach leads to a surprising and successful side hustle. This journey not only showcases creativity but also serves as a clever commentary on online negativity, reminding us that even the harshest critiques can be turned into something delightful.
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Turning Trolling Into Humor
- Internet trolling often involves senseless, grammatically poor insults aimed at strangers for no logical reason.
- Turning this negativity into humor can create unique and engaging side hustle opportunities.
Troll Cakes Side Hustle Origin
- Kat Thek turned a mean Facebook comment on Dolly Parton's page into a hilarious cake with the troll's words iced on it.
- She mailed the cake to the troll and then started Troll Cakes Bakery to sell these comedic cakes to others.
Viral Success and Capacity Challenge
- Troll Cakes gained popularity rapidly, featured on NPR and BuzzFeed, causing a flood of orders for Kat.
- She struggled to keep up, running out of candy letters and having to place customers on a waitlist.