MSS: 25 Things You Didn't Know About Ryan Lochte

This is the spiritual predecessor to the E! Network series What Would Ryan Loche Do?
May 28, 2012: It's Memorial Day in the United States, and while you?re taking the time to remember those who fought for our country, we wanted to bring a smile to your face with this interview Tiffany Elias did with Ryan Lochte recently. Elias asked Lochte 25 questions that ranged from the very personal to the very funny. Learn more about this superstar swimmer before you watch him go for gold at the Olympics!

[@teaandcoffeeM]

It's what made him a good swimmer. "I'm going to be lazy today and just swim half a kilometre", "How many laps is 500m again?","Let's see 50 times...100?", "Alright 100 laps". Boom, Olympics.

[@myfirstname52]

Late to the show obvi, but this was hilarious!

[@tom201]

"blonde or brunette?" *ryan stares at interviewer's hair* UHHBLONDISHBRUNETTE

[@taylorswizzzle]

Looks black to me lol

[@waltzedout]

This interviewer needs a raise. This was awesome.

[@cannsmith]

when he said "I was on the playground" when describing his first kiss couldn't help but bust out laughing

[@rhtdm4me]

He is just a simple guy. He doesn't have a lot to say about every little thing. People expect him to say more because he is rich and famous but he is just not complicated like 95% of the people are in the world. He is laid back.

[@KateVol]

I think he is kind and friendly :) and actually very funny!

[@anaastylestho]

"I don't eat fast food" "well, whats your late night meal?" "Pizza" I think pizza is counted as fast food hunny, Lmfao. Gotta love him.

[@rawrl2121]

"X-ray vision or flying?" "X-ray vision." -knowing smile-

[@zxjkwonxz]

2:08 you literally see how he imagines having a x-ray vision.

[@emanuellasm]

Love him, talented, gorgeous charismatic, fun. Great person to be an athlete not a PR trained robot. he has flaws but at least he seems like a real person, not a robot. can't wait to see you in RIO Ryan, will be there cheering you on.

[@jimlawton4184]

What the heck an advertisement in the actual video?

[@koboldgeorge2140]

WHAT IS THIS DEVILRY

[@wronggg]

Rocks.

[@NicAir99]

4 more years Ryan

[@hrothgarrthemage3991]

about that.........

[@VanessaShowShow]

He's just a very chilled guy. straight forward and he doesn't think before he speaks. thats all

[@lillylienxo]

5:32 woman: "katie mcdonald, if you're watching... one lucky woman right there." lochte: "yeeee" LOL

[@MrCaveman366]

He appears to be a little smarter here, than he does in his tv-show

[@madisonelizabeth5882]

the look on his face before he answers 'x-ray vision' hahah

[@blahhkaren]

He's so chill, I love it.

[@hungerhollows3520]

What kind of questions were these especially towards the end? How much money is in your pocket - can we see... wtf

[@Boog2200]

"Lochte what's 6 x 6" Lochte: "Fish"?

[@GFINHK]

He is such a sweet & genuine guy. Like him very much indeed.

[@n0urhann]

Cracks me up when she gets all excited & is like "that leads us to the little bit more personal question! What is on your cellphone screensaver?" Ryan: rocks She: Rocks! ok....rocks!

[@auntiedida22]

watched this over and over again love him

[@Boogenhiemer]

Haha the look on his face when he said X-Ray vision, you know what he was thinking.

[@jesskateee8]

I CANNOT handle how perf he is.

[@skystaysfly]

All of the comments are calling the poor guy stupid, lets be positive & focus on how pretty he is, even if he isn't the sharpest crayon in the box :)

[@tawkischeap1]

his dumbness over shadows those looks 😂

[@skystaysfly]

+TreTre Duh. That's why I made that joke

[@tawkischeap1]

skystaysfly k

[@blahhkaren]

He is so chill, I love it!

[@smartypantz600]

Seriously, why so many articles bashing Ryan suddenly? And they only point out flaws..what's up with that?? Twisting his/his moms words and framing his tweets/statements to make him sound ridiculous? Dude, he genuinely seems like a sweet guy who is just easy-going and young at heart, I don't think all this hate coming his way is warranted.. Who cares if he's not brainy, he's a swimmer for God's sake! He's amazingly talented, successful, has a good heart, and is absolutely gorgeous!

[@anneb5734]

"What's your biggest turn off?" "a bad kisser" *speechless*

[@ilsurfing1998]

'what is on your cellphone's screensaver?' 'rocks.' '....' LOL

[@szhong425]

Someone doesn't remember his multiplication! Haha he's so chill and laid back. Cool guy !

[@riddhipanchal4833]

i can watch this video like every single day and it like never gets old!! luv u ryan!!

[@snn709]

He's so down to earth , he's actually very cute !

[@arun-it9gr]

Only in America.. 🤣🤣

[@kuso1426]

notice how the music changes when she asks him about the size of his "Macbook"...lol

[@LuciferMorningstar____]

"Watch Cartoons during spare time with my dog" ....now that explains a lot in this interview for sure.

[@chrissy2236]

Best person ever: Ryan Lochte!!!!

[@Gearsofwar2mortar]

Katie McDonald's only pickup line - "I was Ryan Lochte's first kiss." Get me to give her a chance lol

[@UrbFOSHO]

He just seems so amazed by himself.

[@strawberry2233]

What is your cell phone screen saver? "rocks.." hahaha he's adorable!

[@greenday182paramore]

Alright, for everyone who says Ryan is full of himself you don't know him. He swam at Florida with my aunt and I've met him countless amount of times and he comes to alot of our family gatherings. His parents are like a second set of parents to me. He's not full of himself at all.. Maybe it comes out that was because he has glowing confidence.. WHICH HE SHOULD!

[@noeyesalwayswatching]

"Egg whites or the full egg?" Ryan said it like a rockstar, the full egg.

[@samanthaistan]

lol I love how people keep on giving him shit for saying 4x7 is 21. he knew he was wrong! the media takes everything out of context, even a tiny little mistake. he's human.

[@mikesinaro]

His face when she asks him flying or x-ray vision, LMAO.

[@sweetpjeb23]

truth. he's even said that he's just like really laid back and chill. he really just seems like a dude that loved swimming, turned out to be really good at it, pursued it and happens to just be incredibly freaking sexy...

[@TheLucious05]

the way he laughs>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

[@leo19751984]

Hes a down to earth guy... people always complain about athletes and their ego, and heres a great example of being a super human with humbling attitude.

[@smartypantz600]

Whatever he may lack in intelligence he more than makes up for in heart! He's a really sweet, down to earth guy! Honestly I wouldn't expect someone who's spent most of their life swimming and has a passion for sports to spend much time in the books, and good on him for it! fyi though he does have a bachelor's degree in sports management!

[@elleperfecto7154]

"Oh, I keep it in my back pocket." hahaha "You might be surprised what that Cal Berkeley education has done for the swimmer." LOL

[@siddanthdr6669]

I feel really bad for ryan ppl always have negative opinion on the guy and gets lot of criticisms.but man he really is a nice guy and doesnot have any attitude whatsoever.you can't expect everyone to bê smart.

[@godannyboy95]

He did and majored in sports management

[@Alejosales]

he didnt miss the math question , he realized that it was 28 afterwards. I cant sometimes remember multiplication charts on the spot. It s normal. OMG when he laughs he is just adorable. He seems like a real down to earth guy who knows what he wants and that is sexy. I dont care how many medals you get. ugh that laugh is adorable.

[@volleyballisdabestes]

Ryan Lochte is gorgeous absolutely perfect. I find it funny though that people are calling him stupid when he graduated from university with a degree in sports management

[@IPlayInBeastMode]

What is on your cellphone screensaver? Rocks.

[@google2com]

He watches cartoon!?! normally I would say that's too childish...but when it's Ryan Lochte...it's so freaking CUTE!

[@MissMoMosa09]

I liked this, he seems cool. yea the 7x4 thing was hilarious but not that bad!! this dedouchebagged him for me. . .he just seemed to be having fun, he's relaxed! This has sold me for him.. .

[@sarahilliard1941]

And that was so sweet when he said he wanted kids. I wouldve though he would be snobby about it but he was quick to answer. Awe. HAVE MY CHILDREN ...... who said that?

[@ohmylauren22]

the way he said YMCMB was too funny

[@safehaven11]

lol. Great interview. French definitely so right.

[@andrewmccarney]

Right you are very intelligent.

[@nikparpar]

so jealous of that interviewer. to be that close and cozy to him...good Lord. he may not be as eloquent as others, but he seems to have a good heart. and obviously, he's just gorgeous and talented.

[@cindyt4877]

I absolutely lost it at "it was at the playground"

[@Scheurthiaume]

I was thinking of MY answers to the questions....when it came to the Subway one, I thought Chicken Bacon Ranch Melt...which is EXACTLY what he described!! When she asked mayo or mistard I was like, oh he probably won't say ranch but he did!! Ryan, we are meant to be!

[@hrothgarrthemage3991]

You sound almost as stupid as he does. It's been 8 years, do you want to change your answer?

[@SuniKayLou]

Happy birthday Reezy! Love you!

[@ohmahgoshbeckyy]

When she said 7x4 i got confused too. I'm at the top of my math class. It's ok baby, im not good under pressure either. lmfao

[@HuskerDuKid]

OMG I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO NOTICED THAT!!!! haha yeah I would have pounced ;)

[@rejenephillips7034]

awsome abs and great smile

[@OwlCityLove13]

I love him.

[@Coorweiser]

"Myself, and clock... on the wall" Lmao

[@MxUxHxAxHxAxHxAx3]

wow i love him

[@emmpron7061]

who cares if hes not a genius jeez.. the guy seems super chill and was answering questions honestly and also took out personal shit like his wallet when he didn't have to.... hes a cool dude

[@julzrulz6057]

the man in the beginning makes me depressed... I DONT KNOW WHY?! -concerned about self-

[@CompressedNebula]

strong like rock, smart like rock

[@SuperQuarries]

He is a living movie character. Like that one movie with Tyra. A perfectly sculpted statue becomes animated and has an intelligence level somewhere between a bag of rocks and a chihuahua... but he is still super hot... but he will also likely burn down your house... but he'll still look really good doing it... that's just the life of a statue. Life of Ryan: coming soon to a theater near you.

[@marissawilliamson1302]

Hahahah at 0:59 when he cocked his head and winked, hahaha

[@Thaize13]

You are sooo right kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@BronwynAlexandriaa]

*stops and thinks* "wait no its not 21 its 28!!!!" hahaha cute

[@haileyjkatz4]

"for *looks at paper* 25 things..." I get that she was reading ahead but it kinda looks like she had to think about what she was gonna say in the next 3 seconds

[@ChociMilki]

Okay guys, have you heard simple man by lynryd skynryd? In ryan's defense he seems like a simple, kind, decent man who will treat you right. It's kind of admirable. Even if he doesn't think much further than racing goldfish. Seems like a good guy.

[@yazzipizazzi]

You can tell what's going through his head when he picks x-ray vision

[@0hhangel]

Im not gonna lie, I absolutely fell to the ground lmfao at this comment :D! The highest of 5's to you!

[@jessicalinares2795]

Look where his phone ends up.......i was watchingitthe whole tme ^.^

[@MinnieMouse8270262]

Lol when she asked him boxers or briefs she looked down. XD that was funny

[@Smliee4Ever]

god bless this man.

[@seemah870]

he is just--- I want him. gosh.

[@se777777777777en]

yeah it is really thx ;) do u got a link to this shirt or the name of it at least? would be great ;)

[@se777777777777en]

@swimmingworldtv do you know what brand of t-shirt ryan is wearing at the video? thx

[@mikesinaro]

2:07 his reaction, freaking priceless!

[@mshelena96091]

Rocks............. Just rocks

[@kowdey]

He's some kind of foxy when he speaks.

[@alandaking4093]

Ryan Lochte is sooo amazing

[@gs1698]

doesnt eat junk food. Orders chips and soda. Genius

[@TheLucious05]

PERFECTION. I WANT HIM. HE'S AMAZING.

[@karlwood7329]

She wanted to sit on his face

[@silvertail082]

my name is Katie. I died when he said my name.

[@jimlawton4184]

Ryan would be great at the game of answering a question with a question. Even when he gives an answer it sounds like a question. The only one he gave a straight answer right away to was the dog's name. He probably would have taken longer to answer his own name.

[@iqravakil5259]

so.. adorable..!!!

[@lcbarnes76]

He seems like a nice enough guy.

[@themezingable]

i really dont care if hes not smart he has talent and hes amazing and caring

[@Tanzaniteite]

I love his laugh.

[@MavisMal196]

he was carved by angels :o