Kaitlyn Katsaros - Puke Fiesta [2021] <Top | 2024>

That’s when the Puke Fiesta officially began.

This was the beginning of what her friends have now immortalized as The Setup Kaitlyn Katsaros is not a party girl. That’s what she kept telling us, anyway, as she did a shot of hot sauce on a dare. A self-proclaimed "wellness influencer" with 12,000 followers who mostly watch her blend kale, Kaitlyn decided she wanted to prove she was "still fun." kaitlyn katsaros - puke fiesta

The Puke Fiesta reminds us that we all have a version of this story. Maybe you didn't throw up on a taco platter, but you’ve had a meltdown. You’ve tried too hard to prove you were fine, only to end up hugging the inflatable cactus. That’s when the Puke Fiesta officially began

Kaitlyn Katsaros is fine now. She’s back to kale smoothies and 5 AM runs. But once a year, on the anniversary of the Fiesta, she eats one greasy taco and raises a glass of water. Kaitlyn Katsaros is fine now

Most people would delete their Instagram, move to a new state, and change their name. Not Kaitlyn. She posted the video (censored, mostly) with the caption: The Lesson Kaitlyn lost a few followers. She gained a few gray hairs. But she also gained something better: humility.

To Kaitlyn. To the Puke Fiesta. And to knowing when to say no to the hot sauce. Have you had your own "Puke Fiesta" moment? Tell us in the comments. (No judgment. We’ve all been there.)

The Fiesta started civilly. Chips, salsa, margaritas. But somewhere around the moment Kaitlyn decided to "DIY" a margarita by mixing white wine, pickle juice, and a splash of oat milk, the vibe shifted. We should have known it was over when Kaitlyn stood up on the table to give a toast. "To gut health!" she slurred. "You have to destroy the gut to heal the gut!"