Netizens laugh as ‘FLOW’ director Gints Zilbalodis celebrates his Oscar win at In-N-Out

The 97th Oscars witnessed many firsts, including Wicked's Paul Tazewell becoming the first Black man to win for costume design and Zoe Saldaña becoming the first American of Dominican origin to win an Oscar. Another historic moment was Flow becoming the first Latvian film to win an Oscar. A big win like this surely calls for a big celebration, don’t you think?

An image of Flow director Gints Zilbalodis taken after the Oscars has gone viral, showing the 30-year-old filmmaker celebrating his win at In-N-Out with burgers and fries, with his Oscar casually placed on the restaurant table. The internet found the celebration both amusing and endearing, with users congratulating him while enjoying the relatable moment.

Hilarious Internet Reactions

Let's take a look at some of the funniest things the internet had to say about the viral photo of Gints Zilbalodis.

"Why is he matching outfit with the meal, is he a chef?" asked a user.

Zilbalodis eating In-N-Out burgers while wearing the employee hat has hilariously made many users wonder if he works or has worked there in the past. Well, that’s just him making creative choices like a true director, adding details to make the frame more interesting!

"Winning an oscar then hitting in-n-out? that’s a legendary move right there," pointed another.

Well, as this user says, there might be no better way to celebrate a big win at the most prestigious film awards than by doing it the proper American way - feasting on some mouth-watering fast food at In-N-Out!

Hide that Oscar! (via @FigManFlex / X)

Many were surprised to see Gints Zilbalodis casually place his Oscar on the table while binging on In-N-Out burgers. He might want to be careful because, after all, it’s a shiny, 24-karat gold-plated Oscar that’s sure to attract attention!

"Can I get some burger?" a user wondered.

Now, how can anyone look at those delicious burgers and not crave one? Looks like Zilbalodis just gave In-N-Out the best advertising they could have ever asked for, and that too completely unintentionally!

"He's just one of us. I love this," commented another.

The internet loves moments like these - seeing celebrities and artists doing everyday things just like them. And what better way to do it than by hitting up an In-N-Out joint!

Gints Zilbalodis has won the internet not once but twice - first with his highly acclaimed film Flow and now with his Oscar celebration at In-N-Out. Congratulations, good sir!