Elyse Myers

Elyse Myers
Myers in 2026
Born
California, United States
Occupations
  • Social media influencer
  • comedian
  • author
Children2 sons
TikTok information
Page
Followers7.1 Million
Last updated: June 4, 2025
Websiteelysemyers.com

Elyse Myers is an American social media influencer, comedian, author,[1] and musician from Nebraska. She gained notoriety on TikTok with an account of her worst date during which she purchased 100 tacos.[2]

Early life

Myers was raised in California.[3] She played viola in high school.[4]

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,[5] and "Let's Feast" became a memorable phrase from the experience.[2] The video took off almost immediately, and the sudden fame startled her.[6] Her subsequent videos on TikTok and Instagram focused on sharing funny moments from her everyday life.[7]

In October 2022, Myers launched the podcast Funny Cuz It's True with Lemonada Media and Powderkeg Media.[5][8][9]

Philosophical views

Myers seeks to "promote mental well-being and compassion".[10] She is candid in her videos, and promotes body positivity.[2][11][12] She supports the Humane Society and organizations for foster children.[12]

Personal life

Myers is self-described as introverted and has been diagnosed as autistic, along with having ADHD and anxiety.[13][2][7]

Myers lived in Sydney, Australia from 2014 to 2016.[14] She moved to Nebraska with her husband in 2017.[3] The two live in the Omaha area with their two sons.[3][5][11] Myers experienced postpartum depression after the birth of her first child.[4]

Publications

  • That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You. HarperCollins. October 28, 2025. ISBN 978-0-06-338130-8.

References

  1. ↑ "Best Sellers: Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction". The New York Times. November 16, 2025. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 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.
  3. 1 2 3 Stewart, Kelsey (November 21, 2022). "Elyse Myers finds TikTok fame from Nebraska with 5.8 million followers". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Kappes, Wyndi (December 14, 2022). "Elyse Myers Talks Postpartum Depression & Her First Video". www.thebump.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. 1 2 Simon, Scott (May 21, 2022). "Elyse Myers' TikToks are funny, yet insightful anecdotes on her mental health". NPR.org. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Lemonada, Powderkeg Media Launch Elyse Myers Podcast". Radio Online. October 5, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  9. ↑ Karim, Anhar. "Elyse Myers Embraces The Awkward In 'Funny Cuz It's True'". Forbes. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. 1 2 DiBenedetto, Chase (January 5, 2022). "It's time to rethink how you speak to young people about their bodies". Mashable. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  12. 1 2 Burns, Stephanie. "Elyse Myers Teaches Us That Authenticity Is The Best Way To Create Community". Forbes. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  13. ↑ I'm autistic and I think this changes nothing/everything? #audhd. Retrieved May 31, 2025 – via www.youtube.com.
  14. ↑ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
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