A recent TikTok asked a very intense hypothetical question about how we like to use our mouths. Posted by actress Erin McMillen on June 9th, the video now has 1.6 million views, nearly 265K likes, and over 1,500 comments. Even Applebee’s Grill and Buffalo Wild Wings got involved in the comments. It involves a debate that is likely to be very difficult for the foodies in the room. The subject on the table: sauce vs. kissing.
What happens in the TikTok asking if you would give up sauce or kissing?
On the screen, McMillen writes, “I asked them if they would give up sauce or kissing.” She films a large group of people sitting around a table at a party, engaged in an intense debate. She zooms in on her friend’s faces and swings the camera back and forth between speakers, adding to the drama. People can be seen slamming the table, pointing fingers in each other’s chests, raising their voices, and looking into the camera in exasperation. Although their speech is muted, it is clear that McMillen’s question has set off a heated argument. People seem to have landed on both sides of the question and are desperately trying to convince others of their perspective. The caption reads, “Most controversial question ever apparently.”
What are the pro-sauce arguments?
TikTok users continued this fiery dispute in the comment section. A comment by user @angie.sem with over 13K likes says, “I don’t kiss enough for it to make a difference. GIMMIE THE SAUCE.”
Commenters then dove into all of the foods that we forget involve sauce. TikTok user @anita.wiener asks now about the extent of the classification of sauce. I chose to take a broad understanding of what counts as sauce, as did many other debaters. Commentor @seanbarnettmeyers states, “No sauce means no pizza.” Furthermore, no sauce means no pasta dishes, no turkey and mashed potatoes with gravy, and no curry. Every burger and chicken nugget for the rest of your life will be ketchup-less, every salad will be dressing-less, and every chip will be salsa-free. You will never again taste hummus, sriracha, or strawberry jam. Even your desserts will be impacted. No more hot fudge, caramel drizzle, or whipped cream.
The majority of commenters on McMillen’s video ask us to remember all these foods when making our decision. User @margotrogoldz says, “Every food is just a vessel for sauce, an excuse to eat sauce.” Even those in relationships are choosing eating sauce over kissing their partners. User @toe.socks comments, “EVERYTHING IS SAUCE, my lovely boyfriend will understand, and hugging is nice too.” User @ryaniris agrees, saying, “I can find other ways to show affection, I can’t get rid of what makes every single dish better.”
What are the pro-kissing arguments?
The pro-kissing faction is definitely in the minority in this comment section debate. One highly liked comment by user @mandibunnie says, “The idea of never kissing my husband again is making me sick. I don’t think you guys are thinking this through enough #nosauce.” Many were conflicted, but ultimately decided they couldn’t give up kissing. Commenter @sugar0kane writes, “Don’t get me wrong, I love sauce, but the thought of never kissing again is too crazy to me. And there’s already so many foods that are sauceless but flavorful.” Additionally, the picky-eater commenters seem to have an easy time siding with the pro-kissers. Ultimately, the debate seems to come down to whether someone’s foodie side or lover side is stronger. User @arripelle_ says, “As someone whose love language is physical touch, I’ll take the kisses all day, every day.”
Some of the funniest comments come from those who refused to pick a side. In the most liked comment on the video, user @lvr.kl says, “This stressed me out until I realized I literally don’t have to answer.” User @claire.gacel agrees, writing, “I’m so glad this is hypothetical.” Regardless of whether you fall on the pro-sauce or pro-kisses side, we can easily agree that this question is bound to spark intense arguments. Commenter @yinqish said, “I’m sorry but I’m stealing this and pretending I thought of it on my own.” I may just have to follow in her footsteps.