The Hamster Looks Guilty
Rodney Stanger played a role in calming the situation and ensuring it did not blow up. He quickly acknowledged the mistake of flashing the wrong photo and moved on to the next topic. In addition, he made sure to jokingly apologize to the audience and Stanger, making light of the situation, which eased the tension and provided some laughter.
The anchor’s quick thinking and humor were commendable and made the situation more manageable. Few people could have handled it so well, making it less awkward and embarrassing. In the end, the reporter was able to diffuse the issue without much damage done.