Doug Ford just swallowed a bee while talking about privatizing health care
CBC
Premier Doug Ford found himself in a squishy situation on Friday when a bee entered his mouth and got down his throat.
Ford was taking questions from reporters about the Ontario-wide health-care staff shortage and the possibility of privatization when the bee flew into his mouth.
"Holy Christ, I just swallowed a bee," he said, coughing violently.
Members of the audience could be heard expressing their concern for Ford.
After taking a sip of water from a bottle, Ford made light of the situation, saying,"This is going to be played over and over again."
But the discomfort the premier was experience was visible.
"Sorry guys. The little bugger got away in there," he said.
Someone from the audience asked if he was alright to continue, to which Ford responded, "I'm OK. It's buzzing in there."
"Man he went right down the hatch," he said, laughing.
"This is a good one … I can't remember what we were talking about. I'm going to be rushed to the hospital to get this bee out of here."
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