NBC's Mark Potter had what he called a "bayou breakfast" this morning in front of millions of TODAY viewers.

Mark accidentally swallowed a massive bug that flew into his mouth when he was reporting live on the Gulf oil spill.

But -- like the pro that he is -- he didn't miss a beat. Mark coughed a bit and continued his report.

Watch the clip below:

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