Elyse Myers is an American

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, comedian, and musician from

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. She gained notoriety on

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with an account of her worst date during which she purchased 100 tacos.

Early life

Myers was raised in

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. She played

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in high school.

Career

Myers's October 2021 video recounting of her worst date went viral on TikTok. In it, a man tricks her into buying 100 tacos, and "Let's Feast" became a memorable phrase from the experience. The video took off almost immediately, and the sudden fame startled her. Her subsequent videos on TikTok and

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focused on sharing funny moments from her everyday life. In October 2022, Myers launched the podcast ''Funny Cuz It's True'' with Lemonada Media and Powderkeg Media.

Philosophical views

Myers seeks to "promote mental well-being and compassion". Myers is candid in her videos and promotes

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. She supports the Humane Society and organizations for

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ren.

Personal life

Myers is

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ed and has

autism Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by differences or difficulties in social communication and interaction, a preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing d ...

ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing in multiple ...

, and

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. Myers lived in

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from 2014 to 2016. She moved to Nebraska with her husband, Jonas, in 2017. The two live in the

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area with their sons, August and Oliver, and dog, Bauer. Myers experienced

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after the birth of her first child. In early 2024, Myers removed all content from her

account, while remaining active on other platforms. She has spoken openly about her infant son's open heart surgery and her depression, with some fellow TikTokers suggesting she may have taken a break from social media due to an organized campaign pressuring her to show solidarity with Palestine amidst a personal family crisis, which has been described by some as bullying and harassment.

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