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Bill Gates was spotted eating a hot dog in Times Square, the internet dubs it the “billion dollar hot dog” | Trending

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and prominent philanthropist, surprised the internet when he was spotted buying a hot dog from a street vendor in New York's Times Square. A video shows Gates enjoying this classic New York treat. It appears that the billionaire indulged in the snack as part of a photoshoot. The footage, shared on Instagram by photojournalist Elder Ordonez, quickly garnered a lot of attention online.

Bill Gates was spotted enjoying a hot dog in Times Square (Instagram/elderordonez1)

(Read also: Dolly Chaiwala, who served tea to Bill Gates, files charges 5 Lakh, stayed in 5-star hotel, claims Kuwait vlogger)

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Viral moments in New York

The videos of Gates enjoying his hot dog have drawn a flood of reactions on social media as people were amused to see the billionaire enjoying such a simple pleasure. Comments poured in, with many expressing surprise and admiration. One user wrote, “Wow, even billionaires love a good hot dog!” while another chimed in, “Imagine meeting Bill Gates at a hot dog stand!” Maria added, “He's just like us! Who knew Gates was a hot dog fan?” Deepak Patil opined, “I guess billionaires have street food cravings too.” Meanwhile, Sarah Hennson joked, “Does Bill prefer mustard or ketchup?” and Aditya Sharma simply commented, “Iconic.”

The relaxed hot dog moment seemed to resonate with many, who appreciated seeing Gates in such an everyday setting. It showed that even one of the richest men in the world enjoys the simple pleasures that street food brings.

(Also read: Bill Gates enjoys tea from Dolly Chaiwalla, says, 'I look forward to lots of Chai Pe Charcha')

Chai time in India

This isn't the first time that Bill Gates has won hearts with his love for street food. Earlier this year, during his trip to India, Gates shared a heartwarming video in which he is seen enjoying a cup of chai at a tea stall run by famous social media influencer Dolly Chaiwala. The video, which quickly went viral, shows Gates immersing himself in India's vibrant street culture.

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In the Instagram post, Gates expressed his appreciation for the creativity and innovation in everyday Indian life, stating, “In India, you find innovation everywhere – even in making a simple cup of tea!” The video begins with Gates asking Dolly Chaiwala, “A chai, please,” after which he demonstrates his unique and artistic method of making tea.

Sipping steaming chai from a glass, Gates expressed his joy at being back in India and highlighted the country's role as a hub for innovators committed to improving lives. Gates praised how even something as simple as making tea could be elevated to an art form. He ended the video by looking forward to more “chai pe charcha” (conversations over tea) alongside Dolly Chaiwala.

About Bill Gates's net worth

According to Forbes, Bill Gates is the seventh richest man in the world with an incredible net worth of $138.9 billion.