REFILE-Internet abuzz after quantum computing lesson by Canada's Trudeau

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TORONTO, April 16 (Reuters) - The Internet was abuzz with
praise for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on
Saturday after clips showing him schooling a reporter on quantum
computing went viral.
While political opponents learned a lesson about
underestimating the photogenic Trudeau, 44, during last year's
surprise electoral upset, the unnamed reporter fell into the
same trap during an event at a Canadian research institute on
Friday when he jokingly tested the former teacher's knowledge.
Trudeau's explanation on quantum computing generated cheers
and applause from the room and set social media abuzz.
"I was like YEAHH I voted for this guy," said a Twitter user
with the handle @smoakoverwatch.
Canadian writer Anakana Schofield tweeted about the
reporter's experience: "This is what teenagers call 'getting
owned,'" using a colloquial expression for utter defeat.
The exchange began when the reporter told Trudeau: "Morning,
sir, I was going to ask you to explain quantum computing" but
quickly added a question on when the prime minister expected
Canada to resume its mission against Islamic State militants
occupying parts of Iraq and Syria.
Trudeau immediately shot back with an explanation on quantum
computers, explaining how they do not operate on the principles
of conventional physics and are more powerful than current
mainstream computers.
"I wish there were more like him," said a Twitter user with
the handle @tonticologo.
Trudeau addressed Canada's actions against the Islamic State
militants directly afterward, although he did not announce any
new measures.
The son of a former prime minister, Trudeau led his
center-left Liberals to a majority victory in last year's
election with a campaign that emphasized hope and optimism. His
political opponents had attacked him as "just not ready" for the
job, implying his best feature was his hair rather than his
intellectual prowess.