Kenyan digital creator Shorn Arwa has sparked lively online conversations after revealing that snails and snakes are her favourite foods. Speaking during a quick-fire interview with Kalondu, Arwa was asked a series of personal questions, including the foods she enjoys the most and what she cooks best.
Without hesitation, she said snails and snakes top her list. She added that they are also the dishes she prepares best, catching many viewers by surprise. “Snails and snakes are my favourite meals, and they’re also the dishes I cook best.”
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The clip quickly circulated across social media platforms, where thousands of users reacted with a mixture of humour, disbelief and admiration.
Fans flood the comments.
Many viewers admitted they were shocked by Arwa’s choice of meals, while others turned the revelation into jokes.
Que🦋💖 · commented: “Achaneni na snails and cobra, mmeskia 200,000 iko M-Pesa.”
Risper 🫶🦋 wrote: “Iyo ni show off.”
Mwai Kadu joked: “Anakula mother-in-law wangu.”
Another user, علي عبده, simply reacted: “Snails and snakes?”
TJ Collection 🔥 cautioned viewers: “Trust Shorn Arwa at your own risk.”
The discussion continued under another post, Nelly Nyashma appeared amused by the repeated mention of snakes, writing: “Shorn gal… the way you are insisting on Snakesss.” DIANA remarked: “Lakini mnakuanga na mambo.” Malebo also expressed surprise: “Did I hear snail en snake?” Shey Luca joked:“Anakula my father’s side of the family.”
Leila Kimani dismissed the revelation as: “Wacha show off.”
Other comments included “29” from Aush Baby🥺💖, “Anakula omweri” from Babu Kirgit.
Not everyone found the reactions amusing. Plate by Shiru criticised fellow users, writing: “Y’all are so disrespectful on this app.” Meanwhile, Gichimu Jeff defended the influencer, saying: “Mpende msipende, she is great.”
A conversation beyond food
Although the foods surprised many Kenyan viewers, both snakes and snails are consumed in several countries around the world. While Arwa’scomments were made during a light-hearted interview, they generated widespread engagement online. The mixture of jokes, curiosity and support reflected how unusual food preferences can quickly become a talking point on social media.
Whether viewers were surprised, entertained or simply curious, one thing was clear: Shorn Arwa’s candid revelation ensured the interview remained a trending topic long after it ended.
