Yet again, the great debate over snogging unsuspecting TV reporters has reared its ugly head after a Channel 10 reporter copped an unwanted pash from a passerby.
10 reporter JohnPaul Gonzo was in Moldova reporting on America’s pledge to donate $US500 million in military aid to Ukraine when he was pounced upon by a local woman keen on giving him a cheeky peck.
“You’re very cute!” the woman exclaimed, to which the reporter awkwardly replied: “Thank you.”
Gonzo, who thankfully saw the funny side of it all, later posted footage of the exchange to his Twitter account. Watch it below:
Certainly wasn’t expecting this interruption mid looklive 😳 pic.twitter.com/eXt9CF8kzz
— Johnpaul Gonzo (@JohnpaulGonzo) February 21, 2023
However, social media users were soon divided over the indiscriminate peck, saying it would’ve been a wholly different story had it been a man doing it to a woman.
“If a guy did that he’d go to jail,” said one.
Another asked: “If a man does that to a woman it’s sexual harassment, but because a woman did it it’s funny and a joke?”
“Yikes! I’m sorry! That’s terrible! How inappropriate and nonconsensual,” said another.
While another added: “If the roles were reversed, I’m sure nobody would be smiling!”
However, others managed to see the sweet side of the whole thing. Check out their reactions below:
