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Interview Goes Hilariously Off The Rails After Guest Can't Turn Off Video Filter And Bizarre Background

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9 News Adelaide anchor Alice Monfries couldn't stifle her laughter during guest Mark Borlace's technical difficulties during their video interview.

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As more companies use software such as Zoom for interviews and meetings, an increasing number of hilarious technical difficulties have made their way to social media for all the world to see.

This is one of those instances.


On Australian TV channel 9 News Adelaide, interview guest Mark Borlace from Australia’s Royal Automobile Association couldn't turn off his interesting background or the hilarious filter used on his screen.

Eventually Borlace was able to blur it out, but then in a grand show of comedy, a little pizza hat appeared on his head.

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At least Borlace had a sense of humor during the ordeal.

“Thanks for your tolerance while I go through this."

You can see the video of the interview here:

As expected, commenters appreciated the hilarity.

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Of all the wholesome comments, one stood out as a personal favorite: a random filter should absolutely be required for all interviews!

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