NYC's 'Cheese Ball Man' Captivates Crowds with Public Eating Stunt

A man in an orange mask consumed an entire jar of cheese balls in Union Square, drawing hundreds and sparking viral attention.

Hundreds gathered in Union Square, NYC, to watch a man complete a self-imposed challenge of eating a gigantic jar of cheese balls.
The event, marked by cheers and chants, was heavily documented and shared across social media platforms, amassing millions of views.
Despite some viewers calling the stunt 'cringe,' it has been widely discussed and has brought the performer, known as 'Cheese Ball Man,' a mix of fandom and criticism.
The performer, who remains anonymous, hinted at repeating the event next year with a larger challenge.
Local reactions mixed, with some celebrating the spectacle as a humorous break from the norm and others criticizing it as trying too hard.