How Nate Bargatze’s Emmys Stunt Boosted the Boys & Girls Clubs Long After the Cameras Turned
At the 2025 Emmy Awards, comedian Nate Bargatze pledged $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America with a catch: for every second an acceptance speech went over 45 seconds, $1,000 would be deducted; conversely, for each second under 45 seconds, $1,000 would be added. The live on-screen counter fluctuated throughout the night. Despite…