295: The Creepiest Ways to Memorialize Loved Ones?! | DIYS ft. MikeCakez


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In this hilarious and wild episode of Dam Internet, You Scary!, Tahir Moore and Patrick Cloud are joined by viral TikTok sensation Mike @MikeCakez famous for his iconic catchphrase "Sir, Sir!" Mike shares behind-the-scenes secrets of going viral, his journey from engineering to content creation, and how he deals with constant bans from social media platforms.

They also dive into some of the creepiest stories on the internet, including turning ashes into diamonds, preserving tattoos from loved ones as keepsakes, and poisonous plants that leave their victims smiling in death!

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🔥 Episode Highlights:

Mike’s origin story & viral success secrets

Why Facebook might be better than Instagram for creators

Turning ashes into wearable jewelry & creepy memorial tattoos

The "smiling" deadly plant: hemlock explained

Wild tattoo and skin preservation trends

😂 Join the convo—would you ever turn a loved one’s ashes into diamonds or preserve tattoos? Let us know!

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00:00 – Intro & Special Guest MikeCakez

00:22 – Mike's Viral Success & "Sir, Sir!"

02:17 – Origin of the “Sir, Sir!” Voice

03:37 – The Video That Started It All

05:37 – Instant Viral Success on TikTok

08:05 – Getting Banned & Deleted on Instagram

09:26 – Facebook’s Hidden Benefits for Creators

10:42 – Why Older Audiences on Facebook Engage More

12:16 – Weird Fact: The Origins of Toasting Drinks

16:10 – Preserving Tattoos from Deceased Loved Ones

19:46 – Would You Wear Boots Made from Human Skin?

21:34 – Turning Human Ashes into Diamonds

22:43 – Buried or Cremated? Hosts Reveal Preferences

23:23 – Tahir’s Ideal Funeral: Viking Style

25:29 – Deadly Plant: The Smiling Death (Hemlock)

30:37 – Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Horror Stories

32:30 – "Land Before Time" Dark Facts

35:27 – Mike's Engineering Degree

38:42 – MikeCakez’s Surprising Origin: Born in France

41:18 – Tahir’s Bad Experience in Paris

42:20 – Dream Travel Spots: Egypt, Japan & South Korea

47:25 – MikeCakez Wants to Try Skiing

49:14 – Wild Historical Fact: Painless 1887 Dentist Ad

54:39 – How Mike Deals with Fan Recognition

56:03 – MikeCakez’s Struggles with Constant Sweating

57:28 – Ancient Preserved Tattoos (2,500 Years Old!)

59:18 – Final Thoughts & Episode Wrap-Up

Producer: @HippieGoals

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