"That's a lot of pressure to 'perform'": Internet in splits as Jacob Batalon chooses to embrace his “CEO of S*x” Internet title

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Jacob Batalon, everybody's favorite friend of Peter Parker, has a new Internet title: he is now the CEO of S*x, and he is embracing every inch of it! (via X/@CultureCrave)

Jacob Batalon, the CEO of S*x (Image via X/@CultureCrave)
Jacob Batalon, the CEO of S*x (Image via X/@CultureCrave)

Fans' hilarious reactions to Jacob Batalon's new Internet title

Because it's Jacob's first time being called the "CEO of S*x," fans poked fun at the actor, saying that it's a lot of pressure to "perform" his duties as THE CEO!

"That’s alot of pressure to “perform.”" - a fan said (via X/@Ceo_Branding)

Other fans also trolled the actor, commenting that when he has been given an Internet title, he should embrace it because that's how the Internet finds him: a super smooth and suave CEO of S*x.

"When life gives you a random internet title, you embrace it!" - another fan replied (via X/@debayo_xx)

Because of Mr. Batalon's Filipino roots, Pinoy fans also joined in on the conversation, saying that they're proud of his Internet title and he is every Filipino's kuya (brother). (via X/@GeminiJack11)

Some fans also clowned the Novocaine star's title, saying that if he needs a right-hand man, he knows where to find them.

"I'll take the job as CEO's right-hand man, for a cut." - another fan added (via X/@iamskrptd)

Fans also hilariously "overthought" Jacob's title, saying that if he is the CEO, then he's the one who owns the business! It's a win-win situation for him, right? (via X/@Alex_Fatemi)

X users also joked that, of course, Jacob Batalon is the "CEO of S*x" because he owns an iPhone 5; that's a real man right there!

"Man is carrying an iPhone 5, you just know its legit." - an X user remarked (via X/@iDragonHeartz)

And finally, X users roasted Jacob, saying that out of all the CEOs in the world, he is the ONLY good CEO because he knows how and when to give advice.

"The only good CEO." - another X user commented (via X/@GenerationWest0)

The CEO of S*x hustles

Aside from starring in Novocaine, Jacob Batalon is also famously known as Ned Leeds, one of Peter Parker's friends in the Spider-Man franchise. Since it's been a busy year for Jacob because he's also part of the film The Wrecking Crew that has been filming this year—so yes, aside from being the "CEO of S*x," he's still doing some acting projects, y'all!


It's fun to see that Jacob Batalon is the "CEO of S*x" because his wisdom and his golden retriever energy make him the perfect fit to be the CEO because overall, he's a great, young man!

Edited by Ishita Banerjee