Hi, I’m Kalen Allen and I was born with 11.5 fingers, but talking about food made me famous! AMA

Wheres your 11.5 fingers now?

Hahahahaha! One of them was cut off and the other one just stopped growing so I have a small bump on my finger.

How do you feel about Inigo Montoya?

I'm not familiar.

He killed my father.

My condolences!

Wait! Mac & Cheese Kalen?! Amazing!!! You have made my day turn around with the laughter you bring. You definitely make the world a better place.

Awwww well thank you!!!

You have the best laugh! What was the scariest dish you’ve ever seen made? The adult Mac and cheese?

Potato Salad Cake

Alrighty folks! Well this has been fun! I better get on to work before Ellen calls looking for me! Until next time! HOLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAA!

How was your life with 11.5 fingers? Or did you get them removed?

I didn't even get to spend a day with them!

Does polydactyly run in your family? Is Ellen really as lovely a person as she appears on TV?

Chile I thought you were calling me a dinosaur hahahaha! No it does not and yes, she is exactly like you see her on tv!

At what point did you decide to make your reaction videos? Did you think you'd be as big as you are, or was it just to have a little fun? Did your popularity increase by a lot when Ellen had you on, or was it steady?

Thanks for making your content! It's quality and I've enjoyed them immensely. :)

Awwww thanks! It was all for fun! It increased drastically. However, I really only care about leaving a mark on this world! Everything else is just fluff!

Hi Kalen! Philly local here. What were your favorite eats here? Do you miss the east coast?

Ms. Tootsies on South Street!!! I miss it so much!!!

What’s the worst dish you’ve ever tasted?

Chitterlings. Terrible!

Kalen!!! Whats something your gonna be doing in the future that you are most excited about?

Becoming more of a business man and creating platforms that uplift and motivate marginalized communities!

Hey Kalen do you have family in the Caribbean? Your sentiments about salt and pepper not being sufficient seasoning resonates loudly here. I feel like we grew up together each time you bash white people for that. Also I know quite a few persons with 12 fingers. Some removed at birth and some not.

I don't, at least I don't think I do!

You should come to Trinidad and try some of our foods and do reactions. Do a Caribbean tour.!

Done. I'mma come!

You've met some pretty famous celebrities. Is there someone you haven't met yet in person that you're dying to meet?

BEYONCE!!!

When will you be posting more food watching videos? LOVE them!!!! And, how is it getting to work with Ellen? Isn't she the best?

Yeah, when the food video makers stop reporting me!

What’s your favorite thing to do with your time away from work?

Lay on my couch and binge watch tv!

Favorite show rn??

Sabrina!

Have you seen any food 'atrocity' that you just had to try for yourself?

One time I made some Thanksgiving balls. They were really good!

can you play the piano?

I can actually!

What’s your favorite food?

Pasta! With chicken in it!

As a fellow Kansas Citian, what's your favorite thing about Kansas City? Are you gonna watch the Super Bowl on Sunday?

BBQ!!! Indeed, I will be at the Super Bowl! TOUCHDOWN Kansas City!!!!

How many pinkies do you hold out when you want to pretend to be the Queen drinking her tea?

One.

are you done making food reaction videos and on to different things? i'd love to see one of you reacting to a salt bae video or something like that.

Every now then as they come my way. However, I do like applying myself to more stable and purposeful endeavors!

My daughter and I love your food videos!!

What is on the horizon for you? Any dream projects coming to life??

I really want to write a cookbook. Also, I'm about to start making more Youtube videos from home!

When are you going to Disneyland again? I wanna ride Space Mountain with you!

Did you know it's actually called Hyperspace mountain now! Idk. I have a season pass. So, I can go anytime really!

Have you ever been in a submarine?

Yes, the finding Nemo ride at Disneyland. Wouldn't recommend!

How often do you get confused for Karen Allen?

All the time! I do that myself! Damn autocorrect!

Who has been your favorite celebrity to meet or work with so far?

MARIAH CAREY!

Kalen! Hi! The cornbread is my favorite, I absolutely cackle everytime I see it! To me, the time between seeing that video and following you on FB to Ellen was kind of fast, it must have been for you just a whirlwind! What's it like adjusting to such a major shift? You're obviously a really genuine person and I'm glad you're on Ellen where you can stay that way ❤️

I keep myself separate from all the Hollywood stuff! I do it sometimes because it's a part of the job. But mostly, I look at my job as just that, a job! I do my work and I go home.

Kalen I love you!!! I've been following you forever and I am enjoying your success! I've noticed you've been working out a lot as well! When are we going to see you in a Beyonce video!?

When she finally acknowledges my existence hahaha!

What was Mariah Carey really like? Also, I always see you getting mad props for being yourself and having fun, is there any negative experiences you’ve had since joining Ellen?

Honestly, a dream! She was so funny and collaborative! I was in a dream! Also, no, nothing out of the ordinary of a job!

Will you be going to Ellen's Q and A?

I will be. 😊

I'll be there!

If you were scheduling the guest list for an Ellen show and could have any 4 guests you want, who would they be?

Oooooooh,

Okay, I would pick Beyonce, Oprah, Barak Obama, Michelle Obama.

What food did you really dislike when younger that you now really enjoy and vice versa?

Salad!

Kalen, how do you make working at Ellen fun and what kind of food is served during Black History Month? Lol 😂

I mean, I don't have to make it fun it's kind of inevitable! Hahahaha! Soul food I would guess!

Who are your favourite comedians or shows?

I also just want to say that I saw your videos around Christmas and they cracked me up! Thank you for being yourself and I hope that you reach all of your goals and achieve everything you want out of life. Looking forward to seeing what you do next! Take care.

I don't watch many comedians. But shows, I love Grace & Frankie, This is Us, Sabrina, Once Upon a Time, That's So Raven, Proud Family, to name a few!

What is your favorite social media platform? How’s working out going?

Facebook because I don't really have to use it in order for it to do its job. If that makes sense. Working out is going....

Do you sign autographs? :)

Indeed, but I prefer pictures. I've never kept an autograph I've ever gotten. It always just ends up in the trash!

When will you cut your fingernails?

Lmaooooo I just haven't made the appointment. Are yall watching me???

How many jokes do you get about chicken fingers or finger food?

I don't think people know about my extra fingers so none really lol.

How many words per minute can you type?

Idk, but I can type really fast. I should take a test!

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I mean I don't necessarily consider myself "famous" (contrary to the title), but I am associated with famous people. I prefer well known! But, I also feel as though me not saying I'm famous is partly so that other people don't get butt hurt about me proclaiming something that they deem to have a bad connotation!

curious about the metrics of fame and popularity among social media participants. What threshold "follower" number would you think is necessary to consider one's account/ persona to be "famous"?

previously being on TV was the mark, maybe repeated exposure, becoming a household name. Now you get retweets without people knowing the original source or legions of bots inflating numbers.

in my career we have a direct number for fame. the Impact factor. it lets you flex your work/publications against your peers.

I wonder if anyone has tried to make anything similar for influencers? hmm maybe I will.. Where do you see the mark of fame these days?

also, what is your perfect burrito?

I love this question. First, I honestly don't believe that fame has anything to do with follower count. There are plenty of very famous people who don't have social media at all, yet that doesn't discredit their fame. I think fame and popularity are two completely different things. I think we focus too much on who is the most famous, rather than focusing who are just genuinely kind people!

Where do you get your undying energy from!? Btw it's contagious and helps other.

Idk, I guess I've just held on to my innocence!

How do you bring yourself to eat more than a small meal once or twice a day?

This is my ultimate struggle! I'm starting to get better though. I'm just too lazy!

Do you wanna be my BFF? I live near LA.

We are already BFF's!

Did your family come from South America?

I'm black. We were stolen from Africa.

Do you really belive that being on that TV show makes you a star like you claim? :)

No, not necessarily! Nor do I think I'm a star in this moment! However, I do know that work ethic is going to make me one!

Do you actually think you're famous, and why should anyone care about who you are or what you do??

I mean, you're here aren't you. But, in regards to your second question. I chose to care about any and everyone. I could care less how famous you are, or what you do. I believe that everyone on this planet has purpose and value! Maybe if we focused less on who we think deserves value in this world, it would be a happier place.

Who are you supporting for POTUS?

I honestly don't have an answer to this. Haven't decided. I think we know who I'm not!