Anderson Cooper gets the giggles

blfenton

12 years ago

I saw this on you-tube and it is hilarious. I do watch Anderson Cooper on an irregular regular basis and this is so out-of-character for him.

I remember when AC was new, the first couple nights he did the news. I thought he was way too serious, to the point of being about as interesting as dry wheat toast. Once he relaxed and found his groove he became so personable and likable. He's one of my favorites for news.

Thanks for the video and the laughs! Loved the part where he says he giggles like a 13 year old girl meeting Justin Bieber, haha!

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stinky-gardener

12 years ago

Awww...poor AC! I know he felt "so out of control!" as Regis would say! I've had my share of giggle fits, & even though I wasn't on TV, & I hated the feeling of not being able to stop giggling! It was like being possessed. Ugh!

Anderson is terrific. I think he's the hardest working man in television. He was born with a silver spoon is his mouth, but took the initiative to create something of his own, & has achieved excellence in his chosen field. Great guy...& so cute!

dedtired

12 years ago

Stinky, I am like you and evidently like Anderson, too. Sometimes I get the giggles so badly I just can't stop. Somethings just strike me as hilariously funny and I laugh until I cry. Even when I think I have myself under control, I will think of whatever made me laugh and start all over again.

nancybee_2010

12 years ago

I'm looking forward to his new talk show- starts this fall.

natal
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12 years ago

Me too, Nancy.

mahatmacat1

12 years ago

You know, I was just noticing yesterday that the size of Trader Joe's package has shrunk significantly...

o.k., the packaging of products at TJ's.

Back on topic: He does giggle like a 13 y.o. girl.

amj0517

12 years ago

Oh, that was funny! Thanks for sharing.

terezosa / terriks

12 years ago

I was watching night before last when the giggle fit occurred. If you have ever watched the BBC show "Coupling" they had a really funny episode about getting stuck in the "giggle loop", which always happens at a particularly inappropriate time/place, such as a funeral.

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12 years ago

I saw that on Colbert last night as I was heading for bed. I was pulled back into the living room by the sound of his giggles. Then I started giggling! Too funny!

nancybee_2010

12 years ago

And what's with this drunken peeing on planes anyway? First the US ski team member, then Depardieu- wow.

rockmanor

12 years ago

Dh TiVO'd Colbert and saw his bit about Cooper this morning. He was laughing so hard when he called me to come watch it. I've lost it like that a few times (mostly when too sleep deprived to have any sense left) so dh knew I'd love it.

I wasn't thinking teen girl but a little kindergarten boy giggling over bathroom humor. In grade school, my best friend's little brother would ask people, "How do you spell 'up'?" and then giggle until he couldn't breathe when they told him.

leahcate

12 years ago

I was a little appalled for him, honestly. Here is this intelligent, brave, well-seasoned newsman who is suddenly transformed into a little girl before millions of viewers. Funny? Sure, but I was awfully embarrassed for him at the same time. I'd cringe if my DH or DS laughed in that silly fashion.

Bumblebeez SC Zone 7

12 years ago

Leahcate, that's why I didn't watch it. I get horribly embarrassed for other people- sometimes more than they do.
Same with situations in movies too.

natal
Original Author

12 years ago

Leahcate, that's part of his charm ... he can be real and not be afraid to share it with the world. Maybe it helps to know his background. I've seen him guest-hosting on Regis & Kelly and he comes across as totally natural. Not a fake bone in his body. I have nothing but respect for the man.

Here is a link that might be useful: Anderson Cooper

wodka

12 years ago

natal, thanks for sharing both links. I had seen the giggling episode, which made me laugh hysterically (thank goodness no cameras were on me!) I'm a fan of Anderson's, he's one of the most intelligent and humble journalists in television, and doesn't mind poking fun at himself.

mjsee

12 years ago

I wasn't embarrassed for him...and I'm one of those people who can't watch The Office or Seinfeld. It made me laugh listening to him tap into his inner-twelve-year-old. There's a reason EVERYONE remembers the bean scene from Blazing Saddles...

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12 years ago

This was so funny, I couldn't stop laughing either! I don't think there is anyone better for a day time talk show than Anderson, he is one of my favorite Journalists.

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