Ep 13. Jim Gaffigan Rediscovers His Flop Sweat Eating Spicy Wings
- June 23, 2016
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7.4 (17)
Jim Gaffigan is taking on the Hot Ones challenge in this week's episode of season 2. Known for his hilarious stand-up comedy and various TV appearances, Gaffigan will be eating a lineup of spicy wings, each one getting progressively hotter as he goes. Throughout the episode, Gaffigan shares stories about his life and career while attempting to maintain his composure and not completely lose it from the heat.
As the heat builds with each wing, Gaffigan begins to sweat and struggle to get through each bite. He talks about his childhood growing up in Indiana and shares anecdotes about his family. As the wings get spicier, Gaffigan starts to lose his cool and becomes increasingly flustered. He discusses his experience filming his comedy specials and talks about his approach to writing jokes.
As the wings reach peak spiciness, Gaffigan begins to discuss his experience with religion and how it has influenced his comedy. He talks about his famous bit on Hot Pockets and shares behind-the-scenes stories about filming that particular commercial. As he struggles to power through the last few wings, Gaffigan becomes visibly more agitated and even questions why anyone would put themselves through such a challenge.
Overall, the episode is a hilarious and entertaining look at the world of spicy food challenges and an opportunity for viewers to see a different side of Jim Gaffigan. The comedian is known for his laid-back persona and clean humor, but watching him suffer through the heat of these wings is a reminder that even the funniest people can be pushed to their limits. Whether you're a fan of Gaffigan's comedy or a spice enthusiast, this episode of Hot Ones is sure to be a hit.