General Discussion

Russell Ellis, known to his 4.9 million TikTok followers as Jolly Good Ginger, was raised in the mountains of North Carolina, where he said in a 2022 Ted Talk that casual racism proliferated.

Now, he uses his platform to teach other white people to deconstruct their own racism.

His platform is also dedicated to spilling tea — all while brewing actual cups of tea from his own brand. He begins each video with his signature catchphrase: "Get your motherfucking tea ready."

Ellis' videos tend to steer clear of bold-faced celebrities and influencers, instead focusing on the quotidian dramas faced by everyday TikTokers, such as infidelity and tattoo mishaps.