Every now and then, your heroes actually live up to their images. Sure, we've all heard horror stories of people meeting celebs and having it all go poorly. But sometimes, everything just seems to line up exactly as you'd hope.
And Henry Winkler sure seems like the sort of celeb you'd hope to run into in a random spot. All things considered, he seems like a pretty wholesome guy.
The 76-year-old Happy Days star has had a wonderful second act to his career, finding a new, younger audience thanks to roles in Arrested Development and Barry. He's also fairly active on Twitter, often interacting with fans and giving some behind-the-scenes views of things he's working on and celebs he's brushing elbows with.
He is in many ways a beacon of positivity, talking up his co-stars and performances he's enjoyed, and pretty much every time he posts a picture of himself, he's sporting a big, broad smile.
Winkler received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as acting teacher Gene Cousineau. That particular award went to Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein.
Out on that red carpet, Winkler stopped by the press gang from Access Hollywood, and they were prepared for him. They even had a photo from the time he hosted the Emmy Awards in 1979 alongside Cheryl Ladd, and he shared a few memories of that hosting gig.
Now, Henry Winkler might once have played the man synonymous with "cool," and he might have connected with a younger audience on TV and through social media, but he sure doesn't know what at "DILF" is.
As one host informed him, it was at least a compliment.
Still confused, Winkler had to ask, "is that like an elf?"
Sorry, Henry, but no, it's not like an elf at all.
Remember American Pie? Stifler's mom, the original MILF? Yeah, it's just like that, except for dads instead of moms.
And apparently, that's how at least one person on Twitter would describe a legendary septuagenarian comic actor.
But, just as quickly, Winkler decided he'd hang onto that particular tweet — all in good fun, of course. And it's certainly a compliment, if nothing else!
And whether the fans agreed or not, they still expressed their adoration for Winkler's reaction.
"In this house we love and appreciate wholesome king Henry Winkler," one person wrote on Twitter.
"I didn't think it was possible to love him more, and yet..." wrote another.
You can watch the whole exchange right here.
h/t: Access Hollywood
