"Salad man" et selfies : les réactions surprenantes d'invités du gala de la presse à Washington

Amid panic at White House correspondents' dinner, one guest calmly eats burrata salad, sparking viral reactions. | Contesto: cronaca

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WASHINGTON — When gunfire erupted during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night, most of the 2,500 guests dove under tables, seeking cover from what turned out to be a false alarm. But one diner remained seated, calmly forking bites of burrata salad as chaos unfolded around him, a moment that quickly went viral on social media. The unidentified man, dubbed “Salad Man” by online commenters, became an instant internet sensation after images of his stoic composure circulated widely. In photographs taken during the incident, he appears unfazed, salad bowl in front of him, while other guests crouch or flee. The dinner, held at the Washington Hilton, is a high-profile annual event attended by journalists, politicians, and celebrities. The scare began when a loud noise—later confirmed by police as a backfiring vehicle, not gunfire—prompted security to rush the room and guests to seek shelter. The moment captures a surreal contrast between the gravity of a potential threat and the mundane act of eating, reflecting a broader cultural fascination with unexpected behavior under pressure. Social media users praised the diner’s “cool under fire,” with some joking that he knew the burrata was worth more than panic. Others criticized the response as callous or out of touch, given the frequency of mass shootings in the United States. The White House Correspondents' Association did not identify the man, and it remains unclear whether he was a journalist, a guest, or a staff member. The incident highlights the heightened sensitivity to gunfire in public spaces, a reality shaped by recent tragedies. The dinner, which typically focuses on press freedom and political satire, was overshadowed by the scare, though no injuries were reported. Police later confirmed the noise came from a vehicle outside the venue, and the event resumed after a brief pause. The episode also underscores the role of social media in amplifying unusual moments, turning a private dinner into a global talking point within hours. As the story of “Salad Man” continues to circulate, it raises an open question about how individuals react to perceived danger—whether through instinct,...

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