Elyse Myers is an American social media influencer, comedian, and musician from Nebraska. She gained notoriety on TikTok with an account of her worst date during which she purchased 100 tacos.[1]
Elyse Myers | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 1993 |
| Occupation(s) | Social media influencer, comedian, musician |
| Spouse |
Jonas Myers (m. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
TikTok information | |
| Page | |
| Followers | 6.4M |
| Likes | 277.5M |
Last updated: Apr 27, 2023 | |
| Website | elysemyers |
Early life
editMyers was raised in California.[2] She played viola in high school.[3]
Career
editMyers's October 2021 video recounting of her worst date went viral on TikTok. In it, a man tricks her into buying 100 tacos,[4] and "Let's Feast" became a memorable phrase from the experience.[1] The video took off almost immediately, and the sudden fame startled her.[5] Her subsequent videos on TikTok and Instagram focused on sharing funny moments from her everyday life.[6]
In October 2022, Myers launched the podcast Funny Cuz It's True with Lemonada Media and Powderkeg Media.[4][7][8]
Philosophical views
editMyers seeks to "promote mental well-being and compassion".[9] Myers is candid in her videos and promotes body positivity.[1][10][11] She supports the Humane Society and organizations for foster children.[11]
Personal life
editMyers is introverted and has ADHD and anxiety.[1][6]
Myers lived in Sydney from 2014 to 2016.[12][dead link] She moved to Nebraska with her husband, Jonas, in 2017.[2] The two live in the Omaha area with their sons, August and Oliver, and dog, Bauer.[2][4][10] Myers experienced postpartum depression after the birth of her first child.[3]
In early 2024, Myers removed all content from her TikTok 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. [13]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Tracy, Brianne (April 13, 2022). "Meet Elyse Myers: What to Know About the Comedian Who Shot to TikTok Fame for Viral 'Worst Date Ever' Video". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c Stewart, Kelsey (November 21, 2022). "Elyse Myers finds TikTok fame from Nebraska with 5.8 million followers". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Kappes, Wyndi (December 14, 2022). "Elyse Myers Talks Postpartum Depression & Her First Video". www.thebump.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c Wickman, Kase (August 8, 2022). "Why Did the World Fall in Love With Elyse Myers? Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You". Vanity Fair. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Belcher, Sara (April 14, 2022). "TikTok Comedian Elyse Myers Dishes on Fame and Storytelling After "Taco Story" Goes Viral (Exclusive)". Distractify. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ a b Simon, Scott (May 21, 2022). "Elyse Myers' TikToks are funny, yet insightful anecdotes on her mental health". NPR.org. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ "Lemonada, Powderkeg Media Launch Elyse Myers Podcast". Radio Online. October 5, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Karim, Anhar. "Elyse Myers Embraces The Awkward In 'Funny Cuz It's True'". Forbes. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Leishman, Rachel (April 21, 2022). "Internet's Best Friend Elyse Myers Is Trying to Make TikTok a More Valuable Space". The Mary Sue. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b DiBenedetto, Chase (January 5, 2022). "It's time to rethink how you speak to young people about their bodies". Mashable. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ a b Burns, Stephanie. "Elyse Myers Teaches Us That Authenticity Is The Best Way To Create Community". Forbes. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ VanDerveer, Melanie (March 16, 2024). "Why Viral Content Creator Elyse Myers Took Down Her TikTok Videos". Yahoo!.