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Idris Elba Finds His Meme About Coughing on Spicy Wings 'Embarrassing'

By Chloe Bennett

• Oct 8, 2026 • 3 min read

Idris Elba Finds His Meme About Coughing on Spicy Wings 'Embarrassing'

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Fans Are Interested in Watching Idris Elba Fight a Lion in His Upcoming Movie, Beast, Just as Much as They Are into the Meme About Him Choking on Chicken Wings on Hot Ones.

Chloe Bennett

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