What is the protective pink liquid that YouTubers often drink before eating something extremely spicy and how does it work?

Question

What is the protective pink liquid that YouTubers often drink before eating something extremely spicy and how does it work?

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Answer 1

Pepto-Bismol

Bismuth subsalicylate, sold generically as pink bismuth and under the brand names Pepto-Bismol and BisBacter, is an antacid medication used to treat temporary discomforts of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract, such as nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea.

So for the 5 year old explanation, it is medicine that coats your stomach to protect it against spicy foods and other bad things.

Answer 2

So it’s commonplace to begin a “challenge” by showing yourself cheating and not really doing the challenge?

“Today I’m gonna crush 100 aluminum cans using only my head!” *puts on a helmet*

Answer 3

This plus homer’s trick of pouring hot wax on the tongue and those yt feast guys have nothing on you.