Anderson Cooper Hears About Dyngus Day, Laughs Uncontrollably

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I think he had the right reaction to it. I always thought that the whole thing about Dyngus day is that it is SUPPOSED to be ridiculous. That's the whole idea. It's no time to be serious. That's the great thing about it. Anytime people have the chance to get drunk and have a good time, I think it's a great thing.

The guy giggles like a girl, look in the mirror before you laugh about something being stupid - you fool.

Not growing up in the area, I had no clue about Dyngus Day. When the whole pussy willow/water gun ritual was described to me the first time I thought it was ridiculous too, especially with a name like Dyngus. Sounded like some name Butthead would call Beavis.

Now that I've been to a few, I have to say that Dyngus Day is an awesome event to be a part of every year, and each time I've gone the crowds have been bigger and bigger.

So what if Anderson Cooper has a gigglefest. It is a fairly strange-sounding event to the untrained ear. Besides, theres no such thing as bad publicity right?

Tough-in-Cheek maybe... ridiculous no. What IS ridiculous is Anderson Cooper. Although light-hearted publicity for our Queen of Cities is always a good thing, Cooper looks ever so foolish as a professional broadcaster who can't get through the mention of Salix discolor (American Willow) without loosing it. But WayToGo Eddie D(obosiewicz)for his work in the community and for reppin for us on CNN :)

If you want something REALLY funny to laugh about...

Anderson Cooper use to be a male model (in his teens)

Hahahaha

No accounting for taste....

Buffalo might actually might just be the most sensitive city in the world. Lighten up people, Dyngus day is hilarious and so was that clip. There are still people here that get mad when someone says it snows here.

Like someone said, no publicity is bad publicity, So lighten up. Wikipedia has an interesting write up on it. Its actually an ancient tradition celebrated in much of Eastern Europe, and in a surprising number of places in the US. This is good PR. In Fact, maybe the Conv & Visitors Bureau ought to double down on it. Even the Buffalo Wing had a lowly beginning , now its a national fast food.

What would his reaction be to one of Buffalo's other silly events, the "Grease Pole Festival"? (Polish pun intended)

Dyngus Day was MEANT to be fun, and the Buffalo take on it has certainly embraced some of the more outlandish ways of enjoying the day... no different than many of the bizarre spectacles that can be seen at Mardi Gras... and that it totally a good thing.

I enjoyed the fact that he got a laugh out of it. I always share the fun photos with friends and they usually say it looks like a blast.

But CNN and Cooper did slightly skirt the edge of turning this from good fun to ridicule. I understand that next year Dyngus falls on April 1st, and Anderson Cooper himself will be invited to attend as the "Pussy Willow Prince".

I could care less if he doesn't get it, and he can be cliche as he wants about Buffalo because these people just arent educated about cites outside of the top 3...

but the idea of using an ethnic celebration for ridicule on national TV in 2012 is a little surprising. Is there a list of which nationalities can be upset and which are fair game?

its actually pretty funny

His reaction was priceless. We should invite him to be the master of ceremony for it next year!!!

I once heard "Any press is good press". I think we're being a tad to sensitive. AC was funny
Curious how many offended have laughed at other segments of The Rediculist

Lighten up folks. I think Cooper is having fun and no offense should be taken.

The (over) reaction to his comments about Dyngus Day does not speak well of our fair city.

And yes, invite him to be the Grand Marshall next year!

Dyngus Day is ridiculous. I always thought that was sort of the whole point. It's OK to laugh along with Anderson Cooper on this one.

The first time Anderson had an on-air giggle fit it was obviously genuine because his unexpected and uncontrollable giggles cause others in the studio to laugh.

The second time, Anderson's BuffaloDyngusDayTime, folks in the studio didn't laugh until Anderson said "stupid", and then there was just a little laughing.

The next time, if his employers expect ANYONE to be amused, CNN will have to dub in a laugh track!

I was disappointed because everyone was not walking backwards in the parade!

Funny, Anderson Cooper picks on the Dyngus Day Parade and Festivities; imagine his reaction if folks picked on Gay Pride parade and festivities?

I like Anderson Cooper and his giggling is contagious. I laugh when he laughs where some others laugh and I ask what is up with them.

Giggling at Dyngus Day...doesnt bother me at all...its harmless.

Id much rather have postive humorous fun publicity of Buffalo than the constant negative drone of losing Buffalo Bills, dying Great Lakes cities, terrible snow storms and Love Canal type pollution.

Dyngus Day is Buffalos polish community spring version of milwaukee's German October Fest. I say make it a huge event.

One thing that can be said about Buffalo is that we are actually a very friendly social city...in comparison to others.

The not so subtle homophobic comments will definitely show what a laugh Buffalo is.

Some Buffalo residents' deep-seeded sense of insecurity is one of the least attractive qualities of the city.

Get over it, own your quirkiness and authenticity--it is what makes Buffalo great and unique. Phoenix would kill to have ONE festival as authentic as Dyngus Day...let alone the many, many festivals, events, charities that this city has.

We really are a region of despicable crybabies. What is with this undying inferiority complex this city has? *WE* all know that Dyngus Day is completely silly, BUT NOOOOOOO NO ONE ELSE CAN MAKE FUN OF US!!! HOW DARE HE LAUGH. What a bunch of spineless slugs we are.

We wonder why we're constantly the butt of jokes? Because of how we react to something so meaningless and funny as this video. Then of course, the media runs wild with it and has to quote Dyngus day organizers, so they can explain away their insecurities and extend the token/fake invite. "Oh you'll love it if you just come!" Horseshit. He doesn't give a crap. We're the loser in school that got picked on because he would scream for teacher whilst pants-peeing, and make everybody laugh at them, instead of just laughing it off and ignoring the bullies. God, do we SUCK!

Get the F over yourselves, Buffalo, and make an effort to love yourselves for who you are. have a little self confidence for just once in your miserable existence. And try LAUGHING at yourselves!! I freaking love it here, but not one second of that video made me angry in the slightest, but i knew hopelessly desperate-for-love public outcry shitstorm would come and just make us look 10.times.worse.

When I first moved here and was told about the holiday, I was POSITIVE they were making up Dyngus Day! This was back in the late 1980's - and my suspicion was probably fueled by other things they told me for "fun." For example: They told me Tunmore was a suburb between Kenmore and Tonawanda!

At least there was recognition unlike the Yahoo Rust Belt travel destinations article that mentions Clev. Pitt. and Det. but not Buffalo.

This is an opportunity. Next year Cooper should visit Buffalo and experience Dyngus Day for himself.

And I agree that many people are too defensive about Buffalo (which actually invites more ridicule).

Still, Anderson Cooper is a pretty obnoxious tv personality and deserves a "**** You" once in a while. That has nothing to with Buffalo or zaney holidays.

Buffalo, if you don't want to be treated like a minor league city, don't act like a minor league city. It was a good ribbing, nothing more. Put on your big boy pants and deal with it.

As many Buffalonians must agree, after watching Cooper's offensive tirade against our hallowed festival, I was miffed, to say the least. I imagined a response to his remarks, had I been on the show, but realized it was pointless.

I was most impressed with how well we took it. For being nationally "humiliated," our response was to congenially invite Cooper to next year's parade. Butter lambs and kielbasa are en route to Anderson's New York office.

Our modesty is something Cooper will never report on, though organizer "Airborne" Eddy Dobosiewicz is scheduled for an interview tonight.

Remember Buffalo, we are city whose blessing is our humility and community values. Self-deprecating humor is crucial on our path towards revitalization.

And to Anderson Cooper, is there a place you can truly call home? Not like this.

Buffalo's whining pays off--at what price?

"Anderson Cooper's tweets..."Just learned some groups believe I called Dyngus Day "so stupid" in ridiculist. I didn't. I was saying my giggling fit was "so stupid."

"In ridiculist I called my silly giggle fit "so stupid" not @DyngusDay. Sounds like a fun celebration. Genuinely sorry if I offended anyone."

took forever to get the clip to load but it was worth waiting for. the guy had a sincere, unscripted, uncontrollable laugh. it isn't like he was snickering at a funeral, for heaven's sake. i say invite him here and show him such a good time that he keeps on laughing!

He had the same reaction I had when I was told about Dyngus Day. So what? My husband said to me 'so there's a festival where women hit men with pussy willows and men spray women with water guns in Buffalo' and I said he was crazy after I stopped laughing.

It's funny, it's goofy, and it's different. Don't sit there and cry about it - I mean, if it weren't for the fact that it was so unusual, Buffalo wouldn't have had three minutes of mostly-positive fame on CNN, which is more than what this city usually gets.

Where is our marketing comittee? Do we have one ?

This is kind of embarrassing. There should always be
Some kind of response from city officials.

This is perfect for Buffalo. The more attention we get the better. Yuck it up Anderson!

You have to admit the name "Dyngus Day" has a funny sound to it. The name and "pussy willows" could be enough to send anyone unfamiliar with the occasion over the top.

At least more people know about the holiday. It's another gift from Buffalo to the world, and something else that puts the region on the map for having a local culture that's ... different.

I was going to comment on the fact that the customs associated with Dyngus Day are supremely silly but most everyone else has done it for me !! BTW.........when I wrote "Dyngus" it appeared underlined in red - Evidently 'spellcheck' thinks it's a mistake !!!

I was going to comment on the fact that the customs associated with Dyngus Day are supremely silly but most everyone else has done it for me !! BTW.........when I wrote "Dyngus" it appeared underlined in red - Evidently 'spellcheck' thinks it's a mistake !!!

Okay, so I know that some people are upset about this, but there is no such thing as bad publicity, and I think we need to take this as an opportunity.
Invite Mr. Cooper to next year's celebration with his camera crew, make him the honorary king of Dyngus, get shots of him enjoying our party and giggling. We could make Dyngus Day nationally known as a signature Buffalo event. If Mr. Cooper declines invite other personalities from TV - get Al Roker over here with a pussy willow in his hand to do the Dyngus weather. We could even invite Kathy Griffin, she loves giving Anderson Cooper a hard time.
The important thing is putting Buffalo on the map for something positive like Dyngus Day, show the country we are not just a snowy wasteland.

First off, I am gay. There was nothing homophobic about my comment above.

Second, Anderson Cooper is gay. This is not breaking news but I would not be surprised if most here did not know this.

Third, it's ok Anderson can poke fun at Polish folks for celebrating Dyngus Day but you don't hear Anderson mocking gay pride festivities so why poke fun at Polish traditions?

Just sayin.... and please, vote negative on my comment.

Ignorance is bliss in Buffalo.