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Bizarre Erection Ad Triggers Hilarious Moment in Mets Broadcast Booth
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to keep a straight face while reading a live ad for an erectile dysfunction product during a baseball broadcast, just ask Gary Cohen. The longtime New York Mets announcer, known for his polished game calls and dry wit, proved once again why fans love him—not just for his commentary, but for his perfect comedic timing under pressure.
Just Another Day in the Booth… Until It Wasn’t
Saturday’s Mets game against the Colorado Rockies seemed like any other. The Mets were comfortably cruising to an 8–2 win, and the booth trio—Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, and Ron Darling—was in top form. But during a routine commercial read, things took an unexpected (and hilarious) turn.
Cohen was in the middle of his usual sponsored spots when he reached one for BlueChew, a chewable ED medication. With his signature poise, he read the tag line:
“By BlueChew. Chew it and do it.”
You could practically hear the pause in the booth before Keith Hernandez, never one to let a moment pass, chimed in with a sly:
“What did you mean by that?”
A Masterclass in Deadpan
To his credit, Cohen didn’t flinch. Without missing a beat, he replied with the kind of delivery that would make even a stand-up comic proud:
“I just read the copy here. I try to give it a good read. Try and give the advertiser everything that they paid for, Keith. And then it’s somebody else’s problem.”
It was the kind of exchange that reminded fans why the Mets booth is considered the best in baseball. Cohen’s ability to lean into the awkwardness while still playing it straight? Impeccable. Hernandez’s timing? Gold.
Cohen even checked in on his performance:
“I did read it well, didn’t I?”
Hernandez, in peak deadpan form, shot back:
“Oh, you’re a champ. You’re a pro.”
Fans Eat It Up
It didn’t take long for the clip to go viral. Baseball Twitter (or X, if we’re being formal) exploded with love for the moment and for the Mets’ announcing crew.
“The Mets have the best booth and it’s not even close,” one fan posted.
Another added:
“I don’t know how I will ever survive without these guys at the booth. They have truly left the most largest of shoes to ever fill. It doesn’t get better than these guys. They defined my childhood. They have been with me my whole life.”
Why We Love These Guys
In a world of cookie-cutter broadcasts and overproduced commentary, the Mets’ booth is refreshingly human. They joke, they riff, they call the game—and sometimes, they have to say things like “chew it and do it” with a straight face.
And honestly? That’s what makes baseball broadcasts magical. It’s not just about the score—it’s about the stories, the chemistry, and the laughs along the way.
Gary, Keith, and Ron, don’t ever change.