Ep 18. Desus and Mero Get Smacked by Spicy Wings

In this episode of Hot Ones, host Sean Evans welcomes Desus and Mero to the table to see if they can handle the heat. The comedic duo behind the Showtime series Desus & Mero take on the challenge of eating increasingly spicy chicken wings while answering a range of questions from Sean.

The episode starts off with Desus and Mero discussing their experience with spicy food. They confidently claim they can handle anything but that confidence is soon put to the test. The first wing is fairly mild but by the third wing, Desus is already feeling the burn. Mero tries to keep his cool but as the heat builds, he begins to sweat and swallow hard.

As the wings get hotter, Sean questions Desus and Mero about their careers in comedy and how they got started. The two discuss their early days in the Bronx, their love of hip hop, and how they developed their unique comedic voices.

Despite the heat, Desus and Mero stay true to their entertaining personalities. They joke around and play off of each other's reactions to the spiciness of the wings. Sean asks them about their famous catchphrases, such as "The brand is strong," and how they came up with them. Desus and Mero share the stories behind these catchphrases and the inspiration behind their comedic personas.

The wings continue to get hotter and hotter, and so do the reactions from Desus and Mero. They sweat, tear up, and cough but persevere through the pain. Sean continues to ask them entertaining and insightful questions, ranging from their dream interview subjects to the craziest moments they've experienced in their careers.

As they reach the final wings, Desus and Mero are visibly struggling. Their faces turn red and they take long pauses between bites. But they push through to the end, finishing all 10 wings and proving that they have what it takes to handle the heat. Sean congratulates them on their bravery and talent for making it through the challenge, and they all cheers to their accomplishment.

In the end, Desus and Mero's episode of Hot Ones is a hilarious and entertaining watch. The duo's comedic chemistry shines through, even as they suffer through the effects of the spicy wings. Fans of both Hot Ones and Desus & Mero will love seeing these two personalities come together for a fiery, entertaining episode.