He initially gained popularity on the video-sharing site YouTube for his video review of a Five Guys takeout meal, which spawned a viral online song by The Gregory Brothers.

Prior to becoming a fast food critic, Patterson worked as a manager at retail stores including Walmart and was a buyer at CarMax.

[7] His Internet fame spawned interviews with disparate media outlets, including NBC News and Gawker.

[8] Chase Hoffberger of The Daily Dot dubbed Patterson as "the most entertaining food reviewer on YouTube".

[11] In the television show, which is shot at various locations in the United States, Patterson critiques carry out foods on-screen in his car.