The Hot Seat: Aubrey Plaza Takes on the Hot Ones Challenge

TLDRAubrey Plaza joins Sean Evans on Hot Ones and takes on the challenge of eating progressively spicy wings while answering questions. She discusses her career in Hollywood, memorable moments on set, and her love for grumpy cat. Plaza opens up about her stand-up comedy experience and her relationship with the interview talk show format. Despite the spice, Plaza maintains her cool and delivers an entertaining and candid interview.

Key insights

🔥Aubrey Plaza shares memorable moments and pranks from the set of Parks and Recreation.

🌶️Plaza describes her nerve-wracking experience following Adam Sandler in a stand-up comedy show.

👻Plaza reveals her belief in ghosts and shares a spooky encounter involving her cat.

🎥Plaza explains the origins of her interest in acting and her early experiences in the entertainment industry.

🏀Plaza reflects on her time playing basketball with the Pistol Shrimps and tearing her ACL during a game.

Q&A

What was Aubrey Plaza's favorite on-set prank while filming Parks and Recreation?

—According to Plaza, Nick Offerman and Chris Pratt's frequent fart pranks were among the most memorable pranks on set.

Did Aubrey Plaza have any memorable encounters with Jeff Goldblum?

—Plaza recounts a photo of herself hugging a Jeff Goldblum statue in London and jokes about the experience.

Did Aubrey Plaza enjoy working with Zac Efron?

—Plaza shares her memories of working with Zac Efron and describes his intense workout routine on set.

Does Aubrey Plaza have any treasured memorabilia from her time on Parks and Recreation?

—Plaza reveals that she keeps Janet Snakehole's cigarette holder and Andy Dwyer's aviators as her treasured memorabilia from the show.

What comedic achievement stands out for Aubrey Plaza?

—Plaza jokingly mentions tearing her ACL while playing in disguise for the Pistol Shrimps basketball team as her comedic achievement.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to Hot Ones featuring Aubrey Plaza.

15:30Aubrey Plaza shares memorable moments and pranks from the set of Parks and Recreation.

27:10Plaza describes her nerve-wracking experience following Adam Sandler in a stand-up comedy show.

36:45Plaza reveals her belief in ghosts and shares a spooky encounter involving her cat.

42:20Plaza explains the origins of her interest in acting and her early experiences in the entertainment industry.

55:50Plaza reflects on her time playing basketball with the Pistol Shrimps and tearing her ACL during a game.

01:10:30Conclusion of the interview and wrapping up the Hot Ones challenge.

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