Charlie Clerk, a 25-year-old Bronzeville-based content creator, has been making waves on social media with his ‘Catch That Train’ videos. The videos feature Clerk and a group of costumed Chicagoans running to catch CTA trains, set to music and filled with energy and excitement.
A Community Comes Together
Clerk’s videos have drawn in millions of viewers on TikTok and Instagram, with his top video racking up over 20 million views and 4 million likes on TikTok. The videos are not just entertaining, but also bring a sense of community to those who participate. Clerk invites anyone to join in, and all he asks is that participants wear a costume.
The ‘Catch That Train’ videos began as a way for Clerk to cope with the loss of his younger brother, Corey Adams, who was killed in a shooting in July. Clerk started making videos as a way to spread positivity and bring people together. He has since found a new sense of purpose and is now forging a different career path with his ‘Catch That Train’ videos.
A New Career Path
Clerk’s goal with his videos is to foster positivity and bring people together. He has found a new sense of purpose and is now looking to explore other cities and their transit systems. With his growing following and viral videos, Clerk is making a name for himself as a content creator and community builder.
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