Before I’m a person, I’m a Francesca Stugot stan. If you don’t know who I’m talking about, allow me to introduce you to your new favorite TikToker. Stugot is a character created by @giuliannacirrincione and @livdire, played by @thefrancescastugot, whose real name is Kelsey McCullough. Stugot’s bit is as follows: she calls random college guys and gaslights them into thinking they met and made plans to go out —and it’s hilarious.Â
Stugot, also known as Franny Stuggs, stays in character so well every time, reminding the boys she “met” that they know her for her long brown hair, big boobs, and skinny waist, without actually even knowing who she is. Most of the time, the boys go along with it. I mean, how could you not want to date U-Miami alum, meal-prep icon, and apparent Ariana Grande stan Franny Stuggs?!Â
However, the real Francesca Stugot does not actually go to UMiami or run a meal-prepping business called “Franny’s Meals on Wheels.” Stugot is a character played McCullough who often does the prank calls with her college friends. So, while Stugot does not have a connection with Alix Earle and the U, she’s still a legend.
When her videos first started trending in April 2023, Stugot had the internet wrapped around her finger. #FrancescaStugot has over 72 million views, and the individual videos get tens of thousands, sometimes millions, of likes. And there’s a reason why: Franny Stuggs is a comedic genius. Her timing is quick, she stays in character, and she shows these random college guys why going on a date with her would make for an entertaining night.Â
In her latest video, posted on Jan. 16, Stugot showed that she’s a “yes, and?” stan by incorporating some of the lyrics from Ariana Grande’s new song into the conversation she had with mystery man, Declan. And TBH, I ship these two. Declan matched her energy so well. You have to see it for yourself.Â
In the video, Stugot tells Declan to “say that sh*t with your chest.” While this is a popular phrase, Stugot made it clear in the caption that saying that to Declan had something to do with Grande’s lyrics. The caption read, “Declan brought the vibes and that’s that! #saythatshitwithyourchest #arianagrande #francescastugot #frannystugs #gaslighting #prank #prancall #frannysmealsonwheels #yesand #mealprep #food #foodtok #men #viral #umiami #funny”Â
The comment section was giving Stugot all the hype she deserves, and some of the comments were so sweet. One user commented, “If he doesn’t remember Francesca Stugot I don’t want him.” Another user wrote, “I haven’t seen Francesca Stugot in so long I’m glad she’s back.”Â
In 2024, I’m hoping we get a lot of Francesca Stugot content because TBH, I need it. Franny Stuggs, if you’re reading this, I need some help meal prepping this Sunday.Â