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Lots of moments from last night's This Is Us episode got people rapidly tweeting — Kevin telling Randall what Kate said about being the only one who can carry on a piece of Jack, Rebecca having serious thoughts about Kate's IVF treatment ... the list could go on. But, surprisingly, a rather small bit from the episode also got the #ThisIsUs hashtag going: particularly, when Toby jokingly told Rebecca and Miguel that he was a heroin addict.



Early on in the episode, Kate and Toby agreed that they were going to try to keep their IVF business private from the family (accurately predicting that Kate's mom, Rebecca, would not approve). But when Rebecca and Miguel came over before Kevin's big movie premiere, their IVF equipment accidentally falls out of the bag. Toby, feeling the tension starting to mount, tries to cover for his wife in a light-hearted but stern manner by declaring, "I'm a heroin addict." The show then cut to commercial.



After the exchange took place, many took to Twitter to post laughing emojis and declare how much they loved Toby for his "hilarious" attempt to save face.

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“I’m a heroin addict” I could’ve died 😂😂😂 #ThisIsUs — char (@ruebrantley) October 3, 2018

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“I’m a heroin addict” 😂😂 He’ll do anything for her #ThisIsUs — niecy💎✨ (@yofaveniece) October 3, 2018

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"I'm a heroin addict." Toby's quick thinking made me actually LOL 😂 #ThisIsUs🍋 — Kelly Witherbee (@kwitherb) October 3, 2018

But some weren't so sure "heroin addict" was the right thing to say ...

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Toby no! Lol never just randomly say, "I'm a heroin addict." #ThisIsUs — Britney Williams (@BritBPoetic) October 3, 2018

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Opps 🤭that Toby says, “I’m heroin addict drop out on the floor #ThisIsUs⁠ ⁠ on @NBCThisisUs pic.twitter.com/w5hbNlIWTc — Jessica King (@IHeartChadMM87) October 3, 2018

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Of all the things he could've said he goes with "I'm a heroin addict" 🤦🏽‍♀️ dude #ThisIsUs — Liz (@licenia) October 3, 2018

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OMG! Toby, while it is so sweet that you want to help keep Kate’s IVF secret, maybe going with “I am a heroin addict” wasn’t the best decision. 💉 #ThisIsUs — Christy (@LifeWithChristy) October 3, 2018

And then there were a few who weren't so sure about giggling, but said they couldn't help themselves:

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I never thought the phrase, "I am a heroin addict would make me laugh." Toby is a riot. #ThisIsUs — Bethany R. Duber (@BethanyRDuber) October 3, 2018

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This isn't the first time a joke from the show has caused a lot of Twitter chatter. Last season, a different one in which Kate's friend Madison referred to Kate and Toby as got people all riled up.

Judging by what fans know from This Is Us so far, it's a safe assumption that more jokes here and there are on the horizon. Regardless if you're in the camp of liking the jests or not, you have to appreciate the writers' attempts at trying to bring some comedic relief to an otherwise very heart-wrenching show. And if what viewers have seen so far is reflective of what the rest of season 3 is going to be like, — heartbreaking, mysterious, revelatory, etc. — fans are going to need all the jokes they can possibly get.

Watch This Is Us on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.

Kayla Keegan News and Entertainment Editor Kayla Keegan covers all things in the entertainment, pop culture, and celebrity space for Good Housekeeping.

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