Influencer’s Toilet Egg Dyeing Sparks Outrage and Laughter
Oh, just what we needed—another influencer proving that common sense is a rare commodity. Kate Heintzelman, known for her questionable culinary antics, has taken her latest stunt to a new low by dyeing Easter eggs in her toilet. Yes, you read that right. In a video that somehow garnered attention instead of disgust, Heintzelman, who operates under the handle @KateWillTryAnything, decided that the best way to prepare for the holiday was to make a splash in the most unsanitary of settings. Accompanied by Justin Timberlake’s 2006 hit, “What Goes Around… Comes Around,” she meticulously arranged her food dyes around the rim of the toilet bowl, as if that’s what any rational person would do. Spoiler alert: it’s not.
The video shows her squeezing the dyes onto the eggs, sprinkling baking soda, and pouring distilled white vinegar into the mix. One can only hope that she at least rinsed the eggs before putting them back into the carton. Unsurprisingly, the reaction was swift and scathing. Commenters flocked to her posts, one quipping, “I showed this to my therapist, and now he’s in therapy.” Another user bluntly stated, “This is the reason I don’t eat at potlucks.” Their responses reflect a collective disbelief and horror that anyone would even consider such a method for dyeing Easter eggs.
But this isn’t Heintzelman’s first foray into toilet-based cooking. Last Thanksgiving, she cooked a turkey in her toilet, claiming that germs are killed at 140 degrees. While she assured viewers that she cooked it at 300 degrees, it’s hard to say what was more alarming—the turkey or the fact that anyone would trust food prepared in such a manner. One viewer even wondered if the unfortunate souls who ate that dinner were still alive.
And if you think this is just a one-off stunt for a few laughs, think again. There’s a pattern here, and it’s not a pretty one. The official Eggo account even chimed in with a “Now Kate…” which just goes to show that even brands are scratching their heads at this bizarre trend. As public figures, influencers have a responsibility, however minimal, to lead by example. But I guess that takes a backseat when you’re chasing virality through questionable means.
At the end of the day, it’s a sad commentary on our culture when toilet dyeing becomes a topic of discussion. What next? Cooking pasta in a public restroom? One can only hope that common sense prevails before that happens. So, here we are, left shaking our heads and wondering how we got to this point. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith
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