The German word for "deriving pleasure from someone else's pain" is called "schadenfreude" and it's part of the magic behind First We Feast's show Hot Ones. Sean Evans has put celebrities in the hot seat, challenging them to eat and answer probing questions crafted by his research team.
Over the course of more than 300 episodes, 18 seasons, and 1 billion views, guests have taken on hot wings. DJ Khaled only made it to three wings, but others have triumphed.
Some of the most memorable episodes to watch back-to-back were notable for their animated reactions or legendary performances.
Here are 19 of the best Hot Ones episodes to watch.
He brought his own milk, apologized to the entire state of Kansas, and asked for ice cube chapstick to soothe his burning tastebuds. Can he finish all the wings in one fell swoop?
Lorde waxes poetic about the virtues of the perfect onion ring and wipes the floor with every single Hot Ones celeb that preceded her.
The phrase "Hey, look at us" was used by Paul Rudd when he went for vegan cauliflower wings. He completed the gauntlet without a sip of water or milk.
Even though she struggles to take on the wings of death, she makes it through thanks to the help of her Birds of Prey co-stars.
The wings put him in his place when he showed up with a bit of arrogance. He had a dry cough and confusion when he tried The Bomb.
Billie Eilish can be seen shoving ice into her mouth.
Holland muscles his way through a difficult meal to conquer the wings of death while charming Evans with stories from set and his failed attempt at Star Wars.
Joji talks about creating the Harlem Shake while working up a sweat.
Bell talked about everything from her husband's wing-eating experience to The Good Place, while chowing down on wings. She drank some water but eventually conquered.
The Bodega Boys are a dynamic late-night comedy duo.
Gordon Ramsay is going to get some payback for all his years of bad behavior. At one point, he had to open a bottle ofPepto- Bismol because he was so sick.
The rapper delivered some of the best reactions the show has ever seen when he tried hot wings.
The 16 minute mark is when Michael Cera gets his mouth pains. A poor boy.
Davidson asks Evans if he's the worst while fighting his way to an impressive finish. DJ Khaled was the worst.
The Iron Chef takes on the challenge of tasting fine wines with ease. While teasing his fine palate with spice levels that knocked out men twice his size, Brown calmly explained to Evans why watching what other people buy depresses him.
Michael B. Jordan is hot but Evans' spread of wings might have been hotter.
She has a good sense of humor. I'm sorry to these wings.
The myth of the Nebraska legend was invited onto the show by Evans. If you haven't watched him take over the show, you should.
The Mayor of Flavortown will show you how to do it.