"I wasn't scared. There are hundreds of Secret Service agents hurtling themselves over tables and chairs, and I wanted to watch. I'm a New Yorker; we live with sirens and activity happening all the time."
"Two other reasons I wouldn't do it: One, I have a bad back, I couldn't get down on the floor. Two, I'm a hygiene freak. There's no way I'm putting my tux on that dirty floor."
"I'm happy people can find levity from the clip, though I find it silly how viral it has gotten, after this horrific moment unfolded."
Michael Glantz, known as #saladman, did not duck for cover during a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner due to a bad back and hygiene concerns. He expressed that he wasn't scared and preferred to observe the situation unfold. Glantz, a super-agent, explained that he wanted to watch the scene rather than miss the event while others sought safety. His calm demeanor amid chaos has garnered attention and amusement from media personalities across the political spectrum.
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