Contrary to (the misinformed) popular belief, Puerto Rican food isn't spicy. However, growing up with a Mexican grandmother, I found myself adding hot sauce to most of my meals. I also grew up begging my mom to buy me a snack whenever we went out. Whether it was a popsicles with a Power Rangers face (and wonky gumball eyeballs), a chocolate bar, or keeping it salty with a bag of chips, snacks were (and still are) my shit. However, what you couldn't find on the island were my favorite chips. And which were my favorite chips you ask? Good question. I don't remember the brand or the design of the bag. All I know is that once my uncle brought me chips with chili and lime from Mexico, and since then, my life was forever changed. My favorite chips are those that are spicy, hot, make me sweat, and make me want to drink a glass of water a cul cul (Puerto Rican slang for to chug). Churrito sticks? Yes. Takis? Hell yes.

So, when I saw on the internet that Flamin' Hot Cheetos existed when I arrived in New York for my first fashion internship, I went straight to a bodega and bought myself a bag. Lo and behold, I was far from disappointed. They were puffy and hot enough that I could (and still can) eat a whole bag without feeling like I need a new tongue or stomach, which I know isn't the best when it comes to health, but hey everybody has their guilty pleasure.

Not going to lie though, Takis will forever have my heart. But Flamin' Hot Cheetos has a certain appeal and flavor that always has me securing the bag when it comes to these cheesy and spicy cornmeal snacks. Hence Exhibit A and B below:

And as we all know, this appeal and guilty pleasure has reached the masses. Last year, Clairo released her music video for her song titled Flaming Hot Cheetos in which dancers dressed in the red snack frolicked around the pop singer. Not only that, but if you simply type Flamin' Hot Cheetos on Youtube you'll enter a black (or should I say red?) hole of all kinds of food creation videos people have made with this snack, and other bops like Y.N.RichKids', Hot Cheetos & Takis song (my personal favorite).

This year though, Forever 21 is adding itself to the list of fans to this delicious snack. The fast-fashion retailer is teaming up with Cheetos and is launching a limited-edition, capsule collection that celebrates Flamin' Hot Cheetos. From one piece swimsuits that have the snack's bag design all over the torso and a wide array of t-shirts, sweatshirts, slide sandals, shorts, you name it, all things orange, yellow, red, and well hot, are now available online and IRL in Forever 21 and retail from $5 to $30.

Sigh, I can already see all the memes rolling in and truthfully, I can't wait. But hey, even if you prefer to simply buy a bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos instead of dropping some $$$ on merch, I get you. However, I'm taking this moment to publicly announce that the Flamin' Hot Cheetos, tie-dye crop top has my name on it and you'll see me wearing it this summer while I may or may not be eating a bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos at the same time.

Alas, ahead I've included the cutest pieces from the drop:

Cheetos Flamin Hot Graphic Tee $18 Forever21 Shop Now

Cheetos Flamin Hot Graphic Tee $20 Forever 21 Shop Now

Cheetos Graphic Cropped Tee $18 Forever 21 Shop Now