Kalen Allen (born January 4, 1996) is an American actor, comedian, and internet personality who gained widespread recognition and fame through his viral food reaction videos.

[7] In 2017, while still a college student, Allen stumbled upon a video tutorial for a peculiar dish called 7-Up Salad.

Intrigued by the absurdity of the recipe, Allen recorded his reaction and posted it on social media, adding humorous commentary.

[11] But these videos quickly gained traction, garnering millions of views and attracting widespread attention.

[13] The film's plot revolves around a man who falls into a vat of pickles in 1918, is preserved, and reemerges in present-day Brooklyn.

Allen plays one half of a Brooklyn gay couple who help the man establish a successful pickle business.