Chuck Testa
Chuck Testa | |
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Born | Charles A. Testa 1956 (age 67–68) Ojai Valley, California, U. S. |
Occupation | Taxidermist |
Charles A. Testa (born 1956) is an American
Life and career
Testa was born and raised in the
Commercial and response
In summer 2011, Testa's future son-in-law posted a commercial for Testa's business on YouTube.
Television appearances
In 2012, Testa appeared in two episodes of Rhett & Link's Web series, Good Mythical Morning. His shop, Ojai Valley Taxidermy, was promoted in earlier episodes. He again appeared in 2020 as a tie breaking judge during the Ice Cream Taste Test Tournament.[8]
In 2015, Testa was featured in Season 1, Episode 1 of CarbonTV's original series, American Elements.[9]
In 2016, Testa and Ojai Valley Taxidermy were featured in the Web documentary Mounted: Chuck Testa and Friends on CarbonTV.[10]
Music
Testa was featured in Logan-Hugueny Clark's 2013 "Nuketown the Musical." It is a Call of Duty: Black Ops II musical parody of the 2013 song Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke.[11]
The 2019 song "Whip a Tesla" by Yung Gravy and Bbno$ mentions Testa in the chorus, referencing the "Nope" meme.[12]
Told your bitch, "Nope," like I'm fuckin' Chuck Testa
Testa makes a cameo in the music video.
References
- ^ Kelly, David (January 6, 2002). Taxidermist's Work Is More Than Skin Deep; Chuck Testa insists his craft is worthy of being called art. Bears, boars and other animals are stretched over forms, not stuffed.[permanent dead link] Los Angeles Times
- ^ a b Hernandez, Marjorie (September 28, 2011). Video of resident Ojai taxidermist goes viral. Ventura County Star
- ^ "Ad men thrive on Chuck take". Au.news.yahoo.com. January 3, 2012. Archived from the original on July 7, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ "Viral Videos, Week of November 11th". Radio.foxnews.com. November 11, 2011. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ Katie (September 18, 2011). "Nope! It's Just Chuck Testa – CBS Early Show". Talknerdytome.net. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ "Meme Alert: The 10 Best Examples Of Chuck Testa's Taxidermy Skills". Buzzfeed.com. January 24, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ Carbone, Nick (December 7, 2011). "Chuck Testa". Time. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ^ Ice Cream Taste Test Tournament (Day 3). YouTube. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021.
- ^ "Chuck Testa : American Elements". CarbonTV. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ "Mounted: Chuck Testa and Friends". CarbonTV. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ Clark, Logan-Hugueny. "♪ NUKETOWN THE MUSICAL FEAT. CHUCK TESTA - Black Ops 2 Zombies Parody". Youtube.com. LHUGUENY. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Yung Gravy & bbno$ – Whip a Tesla, retrieved January 10, 2020