NBC News Correspondent Swallows Huge Fly On Live Television

NBC News correspondent Mark Potter is currently in Louisiana, braving the elements while reporting on the BP oil spill. This morning while chatting with Today host Matt Lauer, Potter swallowed a fly. Live. On camera. Moments later, the production team at Today were quick to replay the clip moment, breaking out the super slow-mo! Why oh why did he swallow a fly?

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