Grandma tries virtual reality for the first time and her reaction is priceless
88-year-old Marie cackles loudly while enjoying a thrilling rollercoaster ride for the first time – virtual or otherwise.
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Video of 88 year old Marie has been uploaded on YouTube showing her try out Google’s Virtual Reality cardboard headset for the first time.
One may think it would be best to ease yourself into the unique perspective but Marie went full flog and tested out riding a rollercoaster– having never been on a rollercoaster in real life.
Her reaction is priceless.
From lines like “oh my goodness” to youthful screaming and shouting, Marie rolls back the years in this hilarious clip.
The video was uploaded by her grandson, Mark Nutt, and it has received over 1 million views since Christmas Day.
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