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Hating Matcha, Yet Loving Life, Made Him a TikTok Star at 89

Thursday, August 20, 2026


Werner Kalecinski, 89, became a TikTok personality in Germany by posting videos of himself trying foods and activities popular with younger users. The content includes him tasting matcha and expressing his dislike for it, along with clips of him at parties and on a yacht. Kalecinski's account gained a significant following among younger German audiences. He is a widower who began creating social media content after his wife's death.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/world/europe/elder-opa-influencer-tiktok-star-matcha.html

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