A reporter asking Minnesota State Fair visitors a timeless question got the answer of a lifetime.
As we approach the Labor Day weekend to wrap up the summer, KARE-11's Jana Shortal reached out to fair-goers from all walks of life and asked them what made them happy.
But Shortal was not expecting a blunt response from an elderly woman when she asked her:
"What makes you happy? What brings you joy?"
The bespectacled golden girl placed her hand firmly on Shortal's shoulder, looked her square in the eye, and said matter-of-factly:
"Sex."
Her response sent our intrepid reporter buckling at the knees and doubling over on the ground, laughing.
You can watch the video, here.
\u201cWATCH: In 20 years of asking questions at the Minnesota State Fair - today I FINALLY got an answer that knocked me off my feet.\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
Shortal shared the interaction on Twitter and captioned the clip with:
"In 20 years of asking questions at the Minnesota State Fair - today I FINALLY got an answer that knocked me off my feet."
We feel the same, Jana.
And many others of her generation found gran's response relatable.
\u201c@janashortal\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
\u201c@janashortal\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
\u201c@janashortal\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
Based on the senior citizen's appearance, many would assume she would answer the question with something like, "spending the day at the fair with my grandchildren" or "playing bridge with my friends every Sunday after church."
But nope. Not this lady.
She told it like it is, and good for her to honestly tell America what truly makes her happy in life.
\u201c@janashortal Lmao someone\u2019s about to watch this thinking it\u2019ll be funny and find out their grandma is still getting it. Love it!\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
\u201c@janashortal I've worked at three different stations that have the state fair in the market... THIS is why you cover the people at the fair. These are the things people remember. Amazing.\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
\u201c@janashortal LOLOL. Someone hand her a crown and scepter! Priceless!\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
This user thought grandma could use a little ribbing.
\u201c@janashortal Jeez Dot, calm down. We\u2019re at the fair for cripes sake.\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
It was all in her delivery.
\u201c@janashortal The hand-on-the-shoulder sincerity puts this over the top. Legend.\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
\u201c@janashortal It looked like she actually tried to help brace you for her reply!\ud83d\ude05\ud83d\ude02\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
\u201c@janashortal She knew it was her moment and she went all in!! Love her!!!\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
\u201c@janashortal a masterclass in timing and delivery\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
If there was any stigma relating to openly talking about sex, she just smashed it and showed us there is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of.
\u201c@janashortal We\u2019re all this woman. Most of us just aren\u2019t brave enough to be blunt like her. Legend\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
\u201c@janashortal Brilliant! We all hope to be her some day\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
\u201c@janashortal I hope I'm still getting it while I am lucid!\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
\u201c@janashortal Welp, she's old, not dead. \ud83d\ude01\ud83d\ude01\u201d— janashortal (@janashortal) 1661971772
Besides, who are we to assume those in retirement don't enjoy an active sex life?
"The Great Minnesota Get-Together" fairgrounds are located adjacent to the Saint Paul campus of the University of Minnesota in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.
It is considered one of the largest state fairs in the US by average daily attendance.
Those wishing to run into lively characters at the fair like the one we just witnessed have until Monday, September 5 to visit.
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