Age is no bar to celebrity status on Instagram. You can be Insta-famous at any age. The rules of the game are being changed by the likes of the lovable octogenarian who posts a record of his everyday life, to the made-for-each-other couple. They are giving a new spin to the term influencer. At 84, Tetsuya has become the latest octogenarian to become an Insta-star.
An Insta-Celebrity
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Tetsuya’s profile on Instagram has all it takes to be a successful Instagrammer. He has the requisite number of Instagram followers, a picture portfolio that would be the envy of any film star, a wardrobe that includes leather jackets as well as multi-layered ensembles. But there is an explanation for his contemporary, ingenious, and original outfits. They are borrowed from his grandson, Naoya Kudo.
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Grandsons’ Arrival Sparks Grandpa’s Star-Trek
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It all began when Kudo went home to his grandpa living at Akita Prefecture for an extended holiday. He decided to spend his time there by dressing up grandpa in his outfits. Grandpa Tetsuya was glad to oblige his grandson. He even indulged him by suggesting the best spot to do photoshoots. Fields, local beaches, and the school where Tetsuya used to be a teacher were ideal locations for these shoots.
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A Savvy Grandpa And His Willing-To-Oblige Grandson
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Tetsuya’s family was highly enthused with his newfound ‘career’ and they became his first followers, albeit live. And by the end of that month, Tetsuya had garnered a following of over 67,000 Instagram followers. Kudo, his grandson gives the credit to his grandpa for making the best use of each ensemble and giving a personal twist to each item. He doesn’t think that it is only the outfits that are making him popular. From a nondescript and rural life where he hardly wore anything but the same type of outfit every day, grandpa is now trying out the latest fashion trends and making a big splash in the process. Paired with his grandpa Tetsuya’s long johns and the muscle pain patches that he wears, the total effect has been stunning and original.
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Grandpa Tetsuya has the gumption to pull off such an endearing transformation. So what if he is 84? If his grandson’s outfits and his ability to carry them off can get him his two minutes of fame, why should anybody grudge it? Whether a person is old or not is not for others to decide.
