Kody Brown has weathered his fair share of family drama, public scrutiny, and reality TV chaos over the years, but nothing—and I mean nothing—could have prepared him for the wave of mockery that came crashing down once news broke of his upcoming appearance on Special Forces. The announcement sent fans into a frenzy, not of support or admiration, but of unrelenting laughter, side-eyes, and some of the most savage roasts social media has seen in a while. If you thought the breakup with three wives was rough, wait until you hear how people are tearing into him now.

The heart of the mockery circles back to that infamous scene from the COVID era of Sister Wives. Long-time viewers will remember the moment when Kody solemnly claimed he had suffered a “near-death experience” after spiking a whopping… wait for it… 99.8° fever. Yes, 99.8. That’s not even a fever according to most medical standards. Yet there he was, recording himself, clutching the thermometer like it was evidence of his survival through the apocalypse. He didn’t just mention it; he showcased it as though the Grim Reaper himself had been standing at the door.

Naturally, fans never let him live it down. And now, with Kody gearing up for the grueling, sweat-drenched challenges of Special Forces—a show that puts celebrities through military-style endurance training—the internet has turned this into comedy gold. “If he barely survived 99.8° on his couch, how’s he gonna survive crawling through mud, jumping out of helicopters, or running drills in the desert heat?” one fan posted. Another chimed in: “My preschoolers handle higher fevers without batting an eye. They’d probably last longer on Special Forces than Kody Brown.”

It didn’t stop there. Fans flooded Twitter, TikTok, and Reddit with memes and comments, many of which were harsher than anything Kody’s ex-wives have said on the show. One particularly biting remark read: “Imagine recording yourself with a low-grade temp and then bragging about it on national television. He really thought he was serving survivor realness, but all I see is a man who couldn’t handle daycare germs.”

Even parents of seriously ill children weighed in, putting Kody’s dramatics in perspective. “My kid’s going through cancer treatment and has to be hospitalized for any fever,” one commenter wrote. “Meanwhile Kody thinks 99.8 is a death sentence. What a wimp.” Others agreed, pointing out that anything under 100.4° isn’t even medically considered a fever. “Delete the footage, Kody. Just delete it. That’s not proof of toughness—it’s proof you don’t know how thermometers work.”

Of course, the internet being the internet, people weren’t just critical; they were downright savage. Fans created side-by-side comparisons of Kody’s “suffering face” next to toddlers with colds, and the toddlers won in terms of grit. Others joked that if Kody’s temperature climbs to 100° during Special Forces, producers may need to bring in a medical evacuation team. “We’re about to witness the world’s first near-death experience over a mild sunburn,” one person laughed.

But let’s be fair—Kody insists he’s in the best shape of his life. He’s said it in interviews, he’s repeated it in confessionals, and now he’s banking on proving it to America. Still, even those claims were roasted mercilessly. “Better shape than ever? Sure, if pacing around Flagstaff ranting about loyalty counts as cardio,” a fan quipped. Another added: “The only weights Kody’s lifted are the emotional ones his wives carried for him.”

The mockery doesn’t stop with fans, though. Even casual viewers—people who aren’t die-hard Sister Wives watchers—have jumped on the bandwagon. After clips of his infamous fever confession resurfaced, newcomers to the drama were stunned. “This guy really thought he was dying at 99.8? And now he’s signing up for military training? Somebody’s gotta film this—it’s going to be comedy gold.”

And film it, they will. Special Forces is known for testing the limits of endurance, both physical and psychological. Contestants are shoved into freezing water, deprived of sleep, and pushed past their comfort zones. Just imagine Kody’s commentary: “Back when I had 99.8°, I knew what it was like to stare death in the face. This? This is nothing!” Fans are already predicting how the editing will play out. “There’s no way he lasts more than three days without some heavy production magic,” one viewer wrote. “Mark my words—they’ll either cut his whining out completely or turn him into the season’s unintentional comic relief.”

Kody’s critics have even speculated that he’ll try to milk his family drama as a storyline. Many are bracing for him to bring up Garrison’s tragic passing, turning the experience into a platform for self-reflection. But fans are begging him not to. “If he dares use Garrison’s name to make himself look like a hero, that’s beyond low,” one commenter warned. Others echoed the sentiment, saying they’d rather see him humbled than watch him twist his grief into a TV narrative.

Meanwhile, comparisons are flying. Some recall how celebrities like Savannah Chrisley and Steven Baldwin crumbled under the pressure of Special Forces. Baldwin, for example, quit after the first day. “That’s exactly how I picture Kody,” one fan laughed. “Looking for excuses, blaming the rules, and walking off within 24 hours.” Another added: “The wives were his Special Forces for decades. Without them, he’s just a guy with a bad perm and an inflated ego.”

And yet, despite the avalanche of mockery, there’s undeniable excitement. Fans who haven’t tuned into Sister Wives in years are now setting their DVRs to watch Special Forces just to see Kody flop—or, on the off chance, surprise everyone. “Either way, it’s entertainment,” one person summed it up. “If he fails, we laugh. If he succeeds, we’re shocked. Win-win.”

The show premieres September 25th on Fox, and yes, viewers are already making it a group event. Watch parties are being organized, memes are being prepped, and Twitter fingers are warming up for the inevitable roasting that will happen the second Kody steps onscreen. “My husband doesn’t even know he’s watching this with me yet,” one fan joked. “But he’s about to. He’ll get over it when he sees the chaos.”

For many, this isn’t just about Kody—it’s about catharsis. After years of watching him gaslight his wives, preach about loyalty, and twist narratives to fit his version of reality, fans are ready for karma in the form of mud pits and obstacle courses. They want to see him humbled, stripped of his self-importance, and faced with challenges he can’t talk his way out of. “Eighteen kids, four wives, and decades of excuses—he had every chance to learn resilience,” one commenter wrote. “If he didn’t learn it then, no way he’s learning it now.”

So will Kody survive Special Forces? Honestly, it doesn’t matter. What matters is the spectacle, the memes, and the satisfaction of watching the self-proclaimed patriarch squirm under conditions tougher than any family meeting ever was. Whether he collapses at 99.8°, begs for a hospital trip, or somehow powers through, one thing is certain: he’s already been roasted, toasted, mocked, and slammed by just about everyone. And that alone makes this one of the most anticipated reality TV crossovers of the year.

Mark your calendars, Sister Wives nation. The countdown to Kody Brown’s most humbling experience has begun.