Two Kids from Eastie Make it Big on Tik Tok.
The real deal.
If you’re on Instagram or TikTok, we’re pretty sure these two kids from Eastie have shown up in your feed. Get to know Tommy Guarino and Chad McDonough. The duo met back in 2005 when they were just 5 years old at a police summer camp. Now, almost 20 years later, the two are partners making a living creating content on social media. with almost 2 million followers on TikTok combined.
The Boston Globe has a feature on Guarino and McDonough, who shoot most of their videos in New Deal Fruit in Revere.
They talk about their childhood in Eastie and how their deep roots in the neighborhood and their sense of humor have made them the success they are today. You can read the full feature here.
Make sure to follow Guarino and McDonough on Instagram and TikTok
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
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