Finding Humor in the Everyday: A Conversation with Ron DeLancey
Photography by Michelle Waters
If you scroll through TikTok or Instagram, chances are you’ve stumbled across a video by Ron and Larissa DeLancey — the husband-and-wife duo who have turned snippets of everyday life into laugh-out-loud moments that resonate far beyond their Mid-Ohio Valley home. Their videos—equal parts clever, chaotic, and deeply relatable—capture the humor of parenting, marriage, and millennial nostalgia, all while giving a nod to the community that shaped them.
“We have a running list of about 300 ideas in a shared note on our phones,” Ron says. “Anytime inspiration strikes, we jot it down.” Sometimes those ideas are spontaneous—like the time he walked through a spiderweb and wondered what the spider was thinking. “Three months later, we finally had the chance to circle back and film it when it felt right.”
Other times, they’re captured in the moment. “A few days ago, we went to the Butcher Family Farm pumpkin patch and the heat of the sun on what felt like it should be a crisp fall day gave me inspiration to film a quick video on the spot that now has 12 million views on Instagram,” he says.
“When something is fast and fleeting, it’s all the more important to make each millisecond count.”
That balance of intention and improvisation seems to define the couple’s creative process. “There’s an art to it,” Ron says. “When something is fast and fleeting, it’s all the more important to make each millisecond count. Every single frame is intentional, even if the viewer doesn’t consciously realize how much effort was put into it.”
Rooted in humor but grounded in authenticity, the DeLanceys’ work reflects a strong sense of place. “The MOV is such a unique backdrop,” says Ron, who grew up in Coolville, Ohio. “It represents who I am as a person. There’s something really charming about it, and it’s inspiring to use what you have to work with—whether it’s a park in Vienna, a truck stop on the way out of town, or a historic front street in Marietta.”
That sense of place is paired with a sense of self-awareness. While their videos often poke fun at the quirks of marriage and parenthood, Ron is careful about where to draw the line. “I always do my best to represent myself and my family in an authentic and honoring way. The best thing to make fun of is myself,” he says. “Sometimes our authenticity lands and is relatable and sometimes it isn’t—and that’s okay. I hope that showing up as myself opens the door for others to do the same.”
Photography by Michelle Waters
Much of their humor strikes a chord with elder millennials—those who grew up in the ‘90s, now navigating adulthood, parenthood, and the endless evolution of technology. “It’s wild that we can use the technology we have now to create a feeling that brings people back to a time when we didn’t have it,” Ron says. “We’re stepping into middle age in a time when we can connect so much more easily with our peers about what’s happening in our lives and how we’re handling it.”
Even with a growing audience, the DeLanceys remain grounded. “It really hasn’t changed much,” Ron laughs. “I’m still awkward and uncomfortable in 95% of social situations.” Offline, they’re intentional about boundaries, prioritizing family time and connection without screens. Still, the internet has opened new doors. “It’s been incredible to make connections with people all across the world—and in our little area—who I wouldn’t have met otherwise.”
As for balance? “We haven’t figured it out yet,” Ron admits. “We try to just continuously take the next right step and do our best to be good parents, spouses, friends, and business owners, while also not completely losing ourselves.”
For the DeLanceys, creativity isn’t separate from their daily lives—it’s woven right through it. The creative couple steel moments of attention where they can, whether it’s during their kiddo’s nap time or on the road. “Larissa and I have always connected through comedy and art,” he says. “That helps a lot to feel like we’re in this thing together.”