Mayank Tiwari: Consistency And Empathy, These Two Go A Long Way (Satirical Creator with 145K Followers)

Mayank Tiwari Interview

Make it relatable. Make it you. That’s the kind of content people connect with.

1. Let’s begin with the basics, what’s the story behind the name ‘That Sarcastic Trash’? How did your content journey begin?

Sarcasm has always come naturally to me. People used to call me a “moron” because I talked way too much, and not always at the right time. At first, I went by that sarcastic moron, but eventually rebranded to something a little more... chaotic: trash!

My content creation journey began back in 2019 during my second year of college. I had big dreams of becoming a YouTuber and making money without having to join the corporate grind. Spoiler alert: I failed miserably. I didn’t pick it back up again until January 2024, when I landed a remote job and suddenly had a bit more free time. I decided to give it another shot, and this time, everything just clicked.

2. Your workplace sketches are hilariously relatable. Do they come from personal experiences or pure imagination?

The scenarios I share are a mix, some are things I’ve lived through, others I’ve seen happen to people around me. The dialogues? Definitely exaggerated, but that’s half the fun.

3. You balance sarcasm, subtle commentary, and performance, how do you find that line between comedy and critique without crossing into insensitivity?

As an overthinker and someone who’s always been super sensitive, I’ve had to teach myself, especially during my corporate years, what to say, when, where, and how much. It hasn’t been easy, and I still slip up sometimes, but hey, we’re all a work in progress, right?

From day one, I set a few non-negotiables for myself: no abuse, no body shaming, no slurs, and absolutely never putting women down, ever. That’s just not who I am, and it’s not the kind of content I want to put out into the world.

4. You work a corporate job and create content too, how do you manage time and mental space between the two worlds?

I’ve been doing this for over a year now, and honestly, it can still be exhausting. When something goes wrong in one space, it often spills over into the other. It’s all connected. But in those moments, I remind myself of why I started in the first place, and I stay grateful that people are actually watching and connecting with what I put out. That mindset always helps me push through.

Consistency and empathy, those two things go a long way. Whether it's creating content or just showing up for your audience, staying grounded in those values makes all the difference.

5. What kind of content makes you stop scrolling and take notes, who are the creators that inspire you right now?

My content usually sits somewhere between influencers being dramatic and corporate life turning into a full-blown soap opera. I like pulling from real-life scenarios. Things I’ve seen or experienced, and adding my own twist. Most of my inspiration comes from Instagram, especially when something’s trending.

Some of my favorite creators right now? Saurabh Pandey, Astuti, Flossy Baby, and Tony Talks. Their content is sharp, relatable, and just the right amount of unhinged, which is exactly the vibe I love.

6. Your reels have grown organically and rapidly. What, in your opinion, is the secret sauce to making content go viral in today’s algorithm-heavy platforms?

Make it dramatic. Make it relatable. Make it you. That’s the kind of content people connect with. Because if it’s relatable, it’s shareable, and if it’s got your unique stamp on it, it’s unforgettable.

7. Have you ever had a piece of content misunderstood or backfire? How did you handle that moment?

There were a couple of reels that seriously backfired, like, comment-section-on-fire, hate-in-my-DMs level backfired. It shook me. For a while, I couldn’t understand how things escalated so fast. But over time, I started to see it differently.

People carry a lot of insecurities, way more than they let on. And sometimes, instead of dealing with them, they project that pain onto someone else, especially someone putting themselves out there online. It doesn’t make it okay, but it helped me process the hate a little better.

Social media can be brutal. But it also taught me how to stand my ground, how to take feedback without losing my voice, and how important it is to know who you are outside of the algorithm.

8. Let’s talk growth: are there any projects, collabs, longer-form series, YouTube expansion, in the pipeline?

YouTube expansion is definitely in the works, and I’m hyped about it. I’ve already shot some amazing collabs with some pretty well-known creators, and those are dropping very soon. Big things are coming, and I can't wait for you all to see what’s next!

Bio:

In India, gay men are often boxed into fashion or makeup, but he want people to know that they exist beyond these stereotypes. He is carving his place in the beauty world as an authentic glam creator, proving that a guy who does makeup can also be funny and relatable. He may not be traditionally aesthetic, but he can definitely make you laugh! His goal for this year is to push boundaries in comedy and entertainment while seamlessly blending humor with glam and makeup. By breaking these notions, he hopes to inspire others to embrace their individuality and see beauty in a whole new light.

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Interviewed by: Rupal Kargeti