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7-Year-Old's Hilarious Comeback Goes Viral at Macy's Parade

11/29/2025

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During the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a 7-year-old girl named Elliot who was celebrating her birthday responded to Al Roker's offer of a "golden ticket" to see the Radio City Rockettes by saying, "I did that yesterday," prompting laughter.
Al Roker quickly recovered and told Elliot she could see the Rockettes again.
The exchange went viral on social media, with many users finding her deadpan reaction amusing.

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During the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a 7-year-old girl named Elliot who was celebrating her birthday responded to Al Roker's offer of a "golden ticket" to see the Radio City Rockettes by saying, "I did that yesterday," prompting laughter.
Al Roker quickly recovered and told Elliot she could see the Rockettes again.
The exchange went viral on social media, with many users finding her deadpan reaction amusing.