2 Charlotteans named to Time’s 30 Most Influential People on the Internet list

Do you surf the internets? Or, do you still pay for AOL dial up and one of those things called a home phone? If you have a home phone, it’s likely due to some security system tie-in or cable company promotion. I digress.

If you do surf the internets, you’ve likely heard of our 2 internet stars – Nash Grier and Vani Hari (aka Food Babe). Time named them as one of The 30 Most Influential People on the Internet.

Nash Grier

Nash’s stat line:

• 17 years old.
• Over 11 million followers on Vine.
• Over 2 billion video views.
• Deals with Sonic and Virgin.

Vani Hari

Vani’s stat line:

• 35 years old.
• Bullied around Subway with 50,000 signatures about a dough ingredient.
• Last year, FoodBabe.com recieved over 54 million visits.

Photos: Jeff Willhelm & Robert Lahser / Charlotte Observer

This story was originally published March 10, 2015 at 12:37 AM with the headline "2 Charlotteans named to Time’s 30 Most Influential People on the Internet list."