“You’re in the Top 1%”: UK Woman Tries Kota and SA Disagrees With Her Take
- A UK content creator visiting South Africa tried a kota for the first time and shared her honest thoughts
- She said anyone who can finish a whole kota in one sitting is in the top 1% and has expanded their stomach
- South Africans flooded the comments, sharing their thought on the famous street food
- Briefly News spoke to medical expert Jayshri Rangasamy regarding why people should never eat more than they can manage in a sitting
Source: TikTok
A woman visiting South Africa has sparked a debate after trying a kota for the first time and sharing her thoughts on the popular street food. The video posted by @veryvalerie__, a UK content creator who shares travel and fitness content showing her experiences in different countries, went viral as South Africans strongly disagreed with her opinions about the meal. The woman explained that she couldn't eat a whole kota in one sitting despite having a big appetite.
In the video, she apologised for her British accent before sharing her thoughts. She looked at the kota and said it was purely carbs with a little bit of protein. The woman mentioned she didn't get the one with polony because she wasn't sure if it was beef or not. She then made her bold claim, saying that if anyone can eat a whole kota in one sitting and drink something as well, they've expanded their stomach beyond the horizon and are doing things that people can't do. She said they would be in the top 1%.
The UK woman tried to break down the kota, eating the chicken and chips, but quickly realised she couldn't finish it. She ended the video by saying she wasn't eating that day and questioned how anyone could eat it by themselves.
Speaking to Briefly News writer, Nerissa Naidoo, medical expert Jayshri Rangasamy discussed why people should not eat more than they can manage in one sitting. She said:
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"Eating more than your body can manage puts a lot of strain on your system. When you overeat, your body has to work harder to digest the extra food, which can lead to stomach pain, bloating and tiredness. Over time, regularly eating too much can cause weight gain and increase the risk of health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Eating beyond what you need can also affect how your body recognises hunger and fullness, making it harder to know when to stop eating. That’s why balanced portions and listening to your body’s signals are always encouraged. This way, you eat enough to feel satisfied without harming your health."
Source: TikTok
SA reacts to kota comments
Netizens shared their thoughts on the kota video on TikToker @veryvalerie__'s page:
@kamkam had a funny response and joked:
"You better finish that Kota that's R35."
@nolicwa_mabaso explained:
"After eating it, we move on to the dessert... Barbecue, GoSlows and icepop😢"
@piratebaird compared it to something bigger and stated:
"A kota is a light snack compared to a gatsby 😭😭😭"
@lazyanimations69 joked:
"Mama, there are starving kids in the USA. We have to finish our food for them😭"
@octavia shared her appetite and revealed:
"I will eat 1 Kota and still feel hungry 😩"
@tsimo.m set the record straight and commented:
"Ma'am, finishing a kota is the bare minimum here in Southa🤷🏽♀️"
@khotso_mofikwe shared his experience and explained:
"I once ate 3 in one day, then had some Coca-Cola. Yoh, the sleep afterwards! 🔥"
@sbk had a suggestion and wrote:
"She needs to see a fullhouse steak, Gatsby as well. 🤣😂😅"
@n_k made a sarcastic observation and joked:
"Everyone in SA is top 1% then💀💀"
Watch the TikTok clip below:
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Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a writer and editor with seven years of experience. Currently, she is a human interest writer at Briefly News and joined the publication in 2024. She began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later joined Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za
Jayshri Rangasamy (Medical Scientist - Pharmacologist - Clinical Team Lead) Jayshri Rangasamy, Fortrea's Clinical Operations Delivery Leader, oversees the company's Clinical Team. She has extensive experience in both infectious diseases (tuberculosis, Ebola, COVID-19) and non-infectious diseases (cardiovascular, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), as well as oncology (lung cancer, hematologic malignancies). Rangasamy, who holds a MS and BS in Pharmacology and Human Physiology from the University of Pretoria, is an advocate for empathetic leadership. She's also a certified Latin and ballroom dancer.
