Why Mandy Patinkin's Interview Interruption Will Forever Rule The Web

Mandy Patinkin is many things: singer, actor, Jewish, grower of magnificent beards. However, despite these accolades, he is one thing above all others: the star of the greatest interview to ever exist in modern media. I dare you to make it through without at least cracking a smile.

The Interview

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On a press tour to promote the season finale of the second season of Showtime's Homeland, Mandy Patinkin sat down with Dave Price and Rosanna Scotto of WNYW's Good Day New York. Little did Mandy know, but he was about to deliver the greatest reaction video the world may ever see.

The Stare

It begins the moment Dave Price gets up from the couch and leaves for the hospital. Quickly, we look to Mandy. Will his famed temper flare up, after lying dormant for so many years, in the face of a perceived slight from some morning show host? How dare this baby-faced weatherman-cum-reporter dash on the great Patinkin!

The Thrill of It All

Fret not, Mandy is not agitated but he is, in fact, astonished! His exclamation of glee ("Oh my God, how thrilling!") is as wonderful as the sheer look of awe and surprise plastered across his face. Give me this over Claire Daines' cry face any day. Yes Mandy, this truly is thrilling.

Crackin' Some 'Brew

Our boy doesn't forget his roots. Here, he drops a "Mazel Tov" that charmed the pants off every shiksa in the room.

Wonder of Wonder, Miracle of Miracles.

The eyes wide, the jaw dropped. Yes, Mandy Patinkin is left positively dumbstruck by the miracle of life.

High Notes

When he realizes this is the "most exciting thing" that has ever happened to him, Mandy's voice hits an octave we haven't heard since "Buddy's Blues."

Let us pause to reflect on whether or not this is, in fact, the most exciting thing to happen to Mandy Patinkin. I beg to differ. However, is this the most exciting thing that has ever happened to me? Yes.

The Clap

Mandy Patinkin has received many a standing ovation in his career. Clearly, he's learned a thing or two from all that applause. Note his near perfect hand clapping form, most admirably the perfectly cupped left hand.

To Heaven With You

Self-effacing to a fault, Mandy throws up his hands and insists we cut to the hospital. A gentleman through and through.

Boy or Girl?

Unable to discuss Homeland, Mandy turns the table, quizzing Rosanna on the baby's gender. Typical Mandy, more interested in other people than himself!

Man of the People

Concerned for us, the viewing public, Mandy asks pointed questions to find out how we may be able to learn more about the new addition to Dave's family. Will there be an on-air announcement? Can we visit a website? Mandy knows that the world needs to know.

BookFace

Mandy Patinkin laughs in the face of social media. You wanna talk to Patink? You call Patink. He's got people for that.

The Climax

"WE'RE HAVING A BABY!"

Everything builds to this moment of euphoria, and it does not disappoint.

The Comedian

Always looking for a laugh, Mandy proclaims this must be the only baby being born in the tri-state area. Not a moment later, he also proclaims we should buy a lotto ticket with the child's birthdate (12/12/12) and give it to a local charity. The depths of this man's heart cannot be measured.

If we extinguish as a people, and this is the only record of our existence, then we will have left the best piece of ourselves behind. Thank you Mandy.