Streamer's Gum Wall licking stunt leaves viewers feeling queasy

Twitch streamer xoAeriel made headlines with a shocking act involving Seattle's famous Gum Wall, which left many people feeling repulsed. In her video, she can be seen licking old, used pieces of gum attached to the wall under Pike Place Market in Downtown Seattle. To make matters even more unsettling, she proceeds to chew a piece of gum directly from the wall. The entire incident was met with horrified reactions from onlookers.

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The video was initially shared on Twitch but later spread to other platforms, gaining significant attention. It opens with xoAeriel standing in front of the Gum Wall, where she promptly licks the wall and proceeds to chew a piece of used gum hanging from it. Throughout the video, you can hear the disgusted voices of the bystanders in the background.


xoAeriel explained her stunt by mentioning that she licked the gums she had previously chewed. She claimed that, before creating the video, she chewed over 100 pieces of gum and affixed them to a specific area on the wall while using gloves. She clarified in an Instagram post that she didn't actually lick random people's gum, but the act still took a toll on her health.

People on X and other platforms reacted strongly to the video, expressing their disgust and disbelief at the stunt.

The Gum Wall, which began in the 1990s, has become a symbol of Seattle's unique charm. Initially, local artists and performers placed used gum on the wall, but over time, it evolved into a tradition where visitors added their chewed gum. Today, the wall is completely covered in gum, from brick to brick, representing a quirky aspect of Seattle's character.