Chris Meloni is charming fans with a new video that some are dubbing a “literal thirst trap.” But this isn’t your typical suggestive post. Instead, Meloni’s Instagram clip humorously features the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star catching seltzer in his mouth from a tiny hole at the base of a Canada Dry can.
At 62, Meloni still knows how to keep his audience engaged. In the video, he holds the can above his face, maintaining playful eye contact with the camera as he slowly zooms in to reveal the minuscule stream of liquid. With a slurp of seltzer, he teases fans about the latest episode of his other Law & Order show, Organized Crime, in which he stars as Detective Elliot Stabler.
In the caption for his March 14 post, Meloni humorously assured viewers that “THIS does not happen” in the new episode, urging them to tune in to stay updated on Stabler’s latest adventures in Season 4, Episode 7.
The post quickly garnered mixed reactions on social media, with many fans leaving suggestive comments about his “zaddy thirst trap.”
“The way this took me on a path to impure thoughts…” one fan confessed.
One Instagram user aptly labeled the video a “literal thirst trap,” while another agreed it was the “thirst trap we didn’t know we needed.”
Some fans even took the opportunity to express their long-held desire for Meloni’s character to finally kiss Olivia Benson, played by Mariska Hargitay, a wish that has persisted among SVU enthusiasts for seasons. Despite the fervor for a Stabler-Benson romance, Meloni told Parade earlier this year that he doesn’t think the characters should pursue a romantic relationship, though he’s open to the idea if the writers decide to take that route.
Meloni’s playful video not only entertained fans but also showcased his unique ability to blend humor with promotion, keeping his audience engaged and eager for more. Whether Detective Stabler and Captain Benson will ever become more than partners remains to be seen, but for now, fans can enjoy Meloni’s lighthearted antics and captivating presence both on and off the screen.
