As with any truly great internet viral sensation, the legend of Nik “Sauce Castillo” Stauskas was born incidentally.
During the Tuesday night game between the 76ers and Kings, the captioning for the game somehow churned out this when trying to write Nik Stauskas:
Stauskas, too busy playing an actual game to notice a goof up that could only be seen through the broadcast, was initially confused as to why everyone was suddenly calling him “Sauce Castillo.”
Wait what does "Sauce Castillo" mean? Since when was that my nickname lol!!
— Nik Stauskas (@NStauskas11) March 26, 2015
However, everyone, including Nik’s own teammates were quick to embrace “Sauce Castillo.” The nickname has taken on a life of its own.
Hi Sauce Castilio, good game last night. Now make sure you bring some donuts to the bus. Thanks. @NStauskas11
— Omri Casspi (@Casspi18) March 26, 2015
No worry Zayn Malik fans, your new hero is here! Sauce Castillo pic.twitter.com/osuScDtxfy
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 26, 2015
And now, even local Sacramento restaurants are getting in on the “Sauce Castillo” fun. Lowbrau Sacramento is offering a mouthwatering creation to honor Stauskas. It’s essentially poutine, a fried egg, and a house sausage wrapped in a bun and drizzled with “Castillo sauce.”
Inspired by @NStauskas11 (#SauceCastillo) of the @SacramentoKings! Poutine on a house sausage w/ Castillo sauce! pic.twitter.com/3W1kuucfyU
— Lowbrau Sacramento (@LowBrau916) March 26, 2015
Most internet trends come and go fairly quickly but I have a feeling that “Castillo Sauce” is going to stick with Nik Stauskas for a very long time.
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