The Price is Ironic...But Humorous

Perez on The Price Is Right

 Who wouldn't want to be part of the studio audience for the Price is Right? Even if your name isn't called, the iconic gameshow formerly hosted by legend Bob Barker is an epic opportunity. But what if your name is called? And what if, as a member of contestants row, you also win your bid and get to go onstage to meet the new host, Drew Carey continuing to play for more prizes? This was exactly the good fortune experienced by Danielle Perez, an aspiring comedian who had been disabled after a tragic trolley car accident in San Francisco. The incident left Perez falling under the car with her feet being run-over and sadly amputated.

So imagine being in a wheelchair on a gameshow and not only playing for but winning a treadmill. In our sometimes overly sensitive, politically correct world, some might cringe at best or engage in some kind of cancel culture of the show at worst. Neither of those scenarios occurred nor anything in-between as Danielle herself set the tone with a reaction she shared on social media and with Inside Edition during an interview.

"It's hilarious" she said, "Its so funny. I have no feet. I am in a wheelchair, I can appreciate the delicious irony that is being gifted something I have absolutely no use for." This response made her a sensation on social media as public feedback was varied but her disposition was not. In one such reply to a tweet stating they felt bad for her she said, "Don't feel bad. I feel great. This is literally the best day of my life. I've been popping wheelies all day."

When asked what she will do with the treadmill, Perez comedically offered, "it will make a great piece of furniture." Like most home treadmills it will likely just be another spot to put unwashed or unfolded laundry. What an amazing and gracious attitude Danielle has in the face of a previous tragedy that left her with lost limbs and a lifelong challenge to her mobility. Instead of allowing the event to create a victim mentality where "oh poor me" is the new mantra, Perez bounced back and remains high-spirited and grateful. A lesson we could all implement in our own lives.

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