Matt Damon Faces Medical Emergency at Jimmy Kimmel's Home, Fears Long-Term Imprisonment: 'I'll Be in Jail for the Remainder of My Days'
In a surprising turn of events, Matt Damon nearly choked to death at Jimmy Kimmel's house during a recent visit. The incident occurred while Damon was appearing on Who Wants to be a Millionaire with Jimmy Kimmel.
A big piece of food, a pork rib, became lodged in Damon's throat, causing a problem. The situation was serious, and they considered taking Damon to a hospital. However, they found a home remedy that worked instead.
Jimmy Kimmel and Damon's brother discovered a video on YouTube that suggested having Damon eat small pieces of bread slowly could help dislodge the food stuck in his throat. This unconventional method ultimately saved Damon's life.
Jimmy Kimmel revealed these details in a recent interview with Variety. He joked that he would have difficulty explaining the circumstances if something terrible had happened to Matt Damon.
The incident has provided more opportunities for humor between the two. The faux feud between Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon is similar to the one between Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds. Despite the playful banter, it's clear that Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon are good friends.
Interestingly, the Heimlich Maneuver, a commonly used method to dislodge food from the throat, did not work in this case because the food was lodged too far down.
It's worth noting that the Heimlich Maneuver has saved celebrities before. In reality, the situation was not as dire as it may have seemed, and Matt Damon is doing well.
As for future visits, there's a possibility that Matt Damon's next visit to Jimmy Kimmel's house may involve soup. After all, the bread method might not be the most appetising solution for dinner.
[1] YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ [2] Variety Interview: https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/jimmy-kimmel-matt-damon-near-death-experience-1235171305/
