When former President Barack Obama recently met 102-year-old Susan from South Carolina, he didn’t expect to walk away with life lessons that millions would soon talk about online. Their conversation, captured in a short clip, has since gone viral, inspiring people across the U.S. with her simple yet powerful secrets to a long and happy life.
Susan, who was born in 1923, still has a quick wit and a warm smile. When asked about her secret to longevity, she laughed and said: “I keep it simple. I eat my greens, cornbread, and yes — a little bacon.” Her honesty and humor lit up the room, and even Obama chuckled, admitting that he might have to take her advice to heart.
For viewers online, her words felt like a refreshing reminder. In an age of complicated health trends and expensive diets, here was a woman proving that simplicity, laughter, and consistency could outlast generations of change.
The video also struck an emotional chord. Many commented about their own grandparents and how they wished they could sit and listen to their wisdom one more time. Others praised Obama for shining a light on elders, saying America needs to value their voices more.
Susan ended the meeting with a line that melted hearts: “Be kind. That’s how you live long.”
