Jake Shane turned his unique blend of humor and love for octopus into a social media sensation. At 26 years old, this comedian and content creator, known online as octopusslover8, has captivated an audience of 2.8 million followers on TikTok alone, sharing everything from quirky food reviews to impressions that span the annals of history.

Shane’s love for entertainment and pop culture brought him from New York City to California in 2018, when he started communication studies at the University of Southern California. Jake, a known foodie, began posting on social media in 2021. “Octopusslover8” started as an inside joke among friends and family. Jake’s Instagram and, later, TikTok profiles served as a creative outlet to express his humor and personality.

Slowly but surely, Jake’s online presence and persona grew, as more viewers got in on the joke themselves. Following college graduation in 2022, Jake began working in entertainment marketing and posting more regularly on social media, most notably TikTok. As his audience expanded, so did his content focus, with videos ranging from “puss reviews” to impressions of historical milestones and beyond. Early on in 2023, Jake’s social following grew exponentially, as a wider audience came to discover the signature octopusslover8 tone and enjoy his improv-style performances.

Jake has found content creation as a way to boost his mental health and has opened up to his community about his own experience with anxiety. Shane continues to enjoy comedy through social media and loves engaging with his audience, including creating sketches in direct response to viewer comments.