This English Reporter Is Getting Roasted Online For His Dislike Of Surfing Dogs
A BBC reporter found himself in the middle of an unlikely internet pile-on after covering a dog surfing competition in California, and he did not seem impressed. Simon McCoy’s deadpan reaction to the second annual event quickly turned a lighthearted local story into a viral moment, with viewers focusing less on the waves and more on his obvious lack of enthusiasm.
The competition was actually a fundraiser for orphaned pets, which made the whole thing a little more wholesome than McCoy’s tone suggested. That mismatch between the cute event and his serious delivery is exactly what made people latch on.
By the end, the reporter had become part of the story himself, and the internet had plenty to say about it.
Simon McCoy is a highly respected journalist for the BBC, but he just couldn't fake enthusiasm for this story. The super-serious journalist was obviously let down that his research wasn't groundbreaking news, but instead just some super cute pups breaking waves.
Luckily, this event wasn't just for fun and laughs. It was actually a fundraiser for orphaned pets, which did amazingly well!
Isn't that fantastic?
Maybe the message was a little lost in McCoy's despair. Luckily for the internet, the report itself was fantastic, and people loved his reactions.
The clip spread fast, and viewers were more entertained by his delivery than the actual segment.
In case anyone was wondering, McCoy does have a sense of humor and enjoyed the publicity, having just as much fun as everyone else.
And if you think “serious” reporting is hard, check out the pets who hijacked work-from-home day.
People loved his report, especially other reporters who have been in that situation more than once and know exactly how the poor guy felt.
But like always, if there's someone who loves it, there's someone who doesn't. People who detested the story just as much as McCoy used the opportunity to point out some cultural differences...
Uh oh...
Overall, McCoy still reported the story in a way that people enjoyed and were appropriately informed. And while we all have moments like Simon's, it's always great to be able to look back on those moments and laugh at ourselves, along with everyone else on the internet.
This reporter needs to take a chill pill and realize that doggos make everything in this world better! Even when they photobomb pictures, because you know what? Doggos improve any photo that is doggo-bombed.
That comment pretty much sums up the internet's verdict.
For a beach blowup, see how Redditor got slammed for refusing to recall his dog.
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