The reporter has been praised for the way she handled the man's unexpected response. Photo / Twitter
The reporter has been praised for the way she handled the man's unexpected response. Photo / Twitter
We all have dreams and aspirations about what we would do should we find ourselves one day burdened with a ridiculous amount of money - but one man's response has gone viral for his unabashed honesty.
The man, identified only as "James", was interviewed in Louisiana ahead of the Powerballjackpot in the US, and asked how he would spend the nearly $700 million prize.
"Well, I'm definitely going to get a new supercharged Mustang with dual exhausts, and about five kilos of cocaine, and I'll be good to go," James told KSLA TV.
The reporter interviewing James did not flinch when faced with the man's unexpected response.
Unfortunately (or not), the man did not end up winning the money, as the winner was reportedly a California resident.
Nevertheless, his exchange with the journalist earned him 15 seconds of viral fame, with social media users praising the way the journalist handled the conversation.
It reminded me of when a small child tells you something ridiculous or concerning… You just kind of talk past the insanity and focus on something somewhat normal to stay calm.
