Anderson Cooper Punked On The Air By His Own Staff

Anderson Cooper got punked by his own staff last night as he began to read "The Ridiculist" segment.

It seems Anderson is unaware that his coworkers find his expensive, boutique "Basil" scented candle rather foul smelling. The candle is an attempt to freshen the air in spite of his jeans which he apparently never washes.

As Anderson began to read from the teleprompter, he realized he was the subject of his own segment: "Really, this is what the 'Ridiculist' is about tonight? I should've read it ahead of time."

The staff goes on to describe the candle scent as being like "Grandma's House" and "Woodstock vomit."

And then, of course, Anderson finds himself in one of his famous giggling episodes. Watch below:

(h/t Advocate)