Work experience boy describes Twitter fame as ‘absolutely crazy’
Written by News on 12/07/2017
A teenager who became an unlikely star of social media whilst on work experience at Southern Rail has described the reaction to his exploits as "absolutely crazy".
The 15-year-old boy, known only as Eddie, became a sensation on Twitter after he was given control of the train firm’s handle on Tuesday, and he was back at it again on Wednesday.
The company tweeted a picture of the youngster in front of a screen showing its social media postings, along with the caption "guess who’s back?! #AskEddie".
Users wasted no time in firing off questions to Eddie, who denied he was a star of social media, adding: "I don’t feel any different."
Questions ranged from what he had for lunch, to which reality TV shows he watched.
One user asked: "If you were shipwrecked on an island and could only bring two things with you what would they be? #AskEddie."
The teenager replied: "A boat, and FIFA."
Another user suggested he was really the Southern Rail chief executive and the whole thing was a publicity stunt.
He replied: "If I am, it is the greatest cover-up story this world has ever known."
Eddie revealed his favourite wizard is Harry Potter, his favourite film is Kingsman, he likes the William Golding novel Lord of the Flies and prefers Oasis over Blur.
And he also revealed he will feature on the BBC’s Radio One on the back of his new-found fame.
Some questions took a more philosophical turn, when he was asked "what is love anyway" by one user. He replied @doritos.
Another asked him which superpower he would have given the choice, to which he replied teleportation "so he could have an extra couple of minutes in bed".
His rise to stardom has seen him offered more work experience at ScotRail, and seen several users suggest to Southern Rail that he be given the job permanently.
On Tuesday, a Southern spokesperson told Sky News the firm was "thrilled to see that he has won over so many of our customers this afternoon. We hope to have him back soon".
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