Guy Goma made my day, he really did. I’ve been chuckling about him all afternoon.
In case you don’t know the story, a BBC news programme invited Guy Kewney, an expert in trademark law, to comment on a landmark court decision involving Apple computers. The same day, a guy called Guy Goma also showed up at the BBC for an interview with the computer department. A research assistant poked her head out the door, asked the nearest person if he was called Guy and the rest is history. You can catch Guy Goma’s spirited performance here.
I told Martin about it las weekend and he was laughing his head off just hearing my account, he hasn't even seen Guy Goma's priceless expression...!
Posted by: Pinay in Barnsley | May 23, 2006 at 02:56 PM
his facial expression in the first few seconds = absolutely classic. this is beyond funny...he went along with it!! hahahaha.
Posted by: gonzo | May 23, 2006 at 05:19 PM
Yup! The video has captured his facial reaction, priceless!
I just loved the BBC even more, :D
Posted by: jhay | May 24, 2006 at 03:35 AM
i have witnessed that expression often in the IT industry whenever the salesman introduces the technical guy to the customer as an 'expert' in a particular field.
Posted by: cvj | May 24, 2006 at 05:32 AM
Can't believe it happened. But it did. can't keep myself from laughing as I watch Guy Goma's terrified demeanors. Maybe he should be so famous now and become a movie star or something like that.
Posted by: Major Tom | May 24, 2006 at 10:15 AM
Hahahah!
Gosh, that was one interview for the record! "Le Best des Gaffes" sort of thinggy!
The guy, er Guy must have been so shocked - poor guy, er Guy, his French accent became more pronounced after the 2nd question...
Oh boy, oh boy! C'est incroyable mais vrai...
Posted by: anna de brux | May 24, 2006 at 10:51 AM
I loved this story. But on a deeper level, I like how it demonstrates that often what we see on TV is such generic stuff. In a small sound bite what can one say which has lots of meaning. The other thing it shows is that the "common man" is an expert on many things and with some TV exposure can become famous. I would like to see Guy with his own tv show or at least a series of commercials. I just love it!
Posted by: Sandra | June 11, 2006 at 09:51 AM