Man attempts to give serious BBC interview, regrets ever having children

Best. Video bomb. Ever.

This viral video might be the best lesson in "how to keep a straight face" in the most hilarious situation ever.

A very serious expert on South Korea appears on BBC World News via webcam to discuss the impeachment of South Korea's President Park Geun-hye.

But just when he's deep into a convoluted analysis on the meaning of democracy in the face of scandals, the impossible happens.

First, his daughter bursts in and starts dancing:

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"I think one of your children just walked in," says the presenter in studio, visibly amused:

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The expert in question, political scientist Robert E. Kelly, attempts to send his daughter away, without success:

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Then, another, smaller child in the walker steps in:

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At that point, a shouting woman dashes into the room at high velocity, grabs both children, opens the door and exits the room (not without some troubles):

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Then closes the door.

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Just watch it:

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