"Comedy Gold": Fans react hilariously to Kieran Culkin spitting out gum mid-speech and handing it to Jesse Eisenberg at the NBR Awards

Kieran Culkin spitting out gum and handing it to Jesse Eisenberg is the new example of bro code. Being there for your bro when they need you the most is the only rule. Whether it is saving them from danger, helping them out in need, or taking their chewed, saliva-laced gum in your bare hands so they can finish their acceptance speech. It's the essence of a true bromance.

When you meet the guy that matches your vibe. (via @_currentguy)

The National Board Review Awards 2025 were held on January 7 where Kieran Culkin received the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Benji Kaplan in Jesse Eisenberg's A Real Pain. But it was A Real Pain for Eisenberg as he had to swoop in when Culkin was struggling to find a place to put his gum while giving his acceptance speech.

Kieran Culkin spitting out gum and Jesse coming to his rescue became another reason for him to thank Eisenberg in his speech besides thanking him for casting him in the movie. For those who don't get it, A Real Pain was written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg.

The internet exploded with reactions to Kieran Culkin spitting out gum and handing it to Jesse Eisenberg. Below are some epic reactions.

Fans react to Kieran Culkin spitting out gum and handing it to Jesse Eisenberg

Chewing gum is tasty, but only for a minute. That's what Culkin must have thought when he spit his out and handed it to Eisenberg in the middle of giving a speech, in front of hundreds of people. It quickly became the new internet sensation that had fans in splits.

Kieran Culkin's spitting out gum made the night more memorable with some saying it was the highlight of the entire evening. Here are some hysterical reactions from fans who had a lot to say;

It is here that he knew that he f@#$%d up. (via @_currentguy)

Yeah, a tasty gum got wasted. (via @SOLSlime)

This is why we have an internet connection. (via @Block100x)

That's what bros do. (via @DKviews_)

Go ask. (via @WEMwanders)

The tension is real. (via @ieatspixels_)

Clumsy and cute is more likely. (via @CryptoeJammin)

Jesse Eisenberg, is that you? (via @alexislovesyuxD)

Close but no. (via @Fredricka51043)

Bro took YOLO seriously. (@TreatQueen_)

Culkin is known for his funny acceptance speeches but Kieran Culkin spitting out gum and handing it to his movie director is just him taking his humor to another level. Everyone was laughing the whole time he was giving his speech even after the gum exchange.

After Eisenberg gallantly took the saliva-ridden gum from him, Culkin explained why he was chewing it in the first place. He said, "I was talking to Ariana and I was singing her praises about how great she was in Wicked and as I was talking to her I realized I have the worst breath."

Everyone chuckled and he took it further by suddenly ranting about his adventure in the bathroom there. He added, "I went to the bathroom and there was like a bathroom attendant, that shouldn't exist anymore. There is a guy there you give money to while you peed."

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The audience laughed loudly but he still wasn't done. He said, "I gave him $10 for two sticks of gum and then I came back for another. He said you have to give me money this thing is expensive and I was like you remember me I just gave you money, which is like the worst thing to do in a bathroom."

He then ended his bathroom rant and snapped back to reality by saying "Obviously I wrote a speech." He then jokingly said that all he had to do was come up on stage and thank one person and now he has been here for 18 mins. And all this time the audience couldn't control their laughter. So, that was all for the Kieran Culkin spitting-out gum saga.

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