. >> jujimufu. >> you did good. >> reporter: jujimufu, a made-up name now known around the world.a hobby until this video of john doing a split while holding a barbell between two chairs went viral. >> yeah, yeah! >> i went to bed with 3,000 followers, got up the next morning, 33,000 followers. >> no way. >> that's what i said. i thought i did something wrong, i thought i was in trouble. >> reporter: a move he took his inspiration from jean claude van dam. >> that hurts just looking at it. >> reporter: that feat got him noticed on "america's got talent." and featured on a commercial for taco bell. >> all my friends are messaging me, you're on a taco bell what? >> no idea? >> i'm on a taco bell commercial? >> reporter: his fan base took off. buff bod, flowing locks, drawing comparisons to the god of the avengers, thor. something jujimufu has taken in stride. >> is that a nickname given to you because of your hair, because of your persona. >> it has to be. the hair, the beard, the strength, the running around. >> i am thor! >> buy a $90 costume and post videos of it. looks good. >>