Mel Brooks just can’t resist the opportunity for a prank.

The comic legend drew big laughs as he pretended to pull down President Barack Obama’s pants at a White House ceremony on Thursday.

The moment came in the East Room just after the president placed the National Medal of Arts around the 90-year old writer, actor, producer and director’s neck:

via Mel Brooks Jokingly Tried To Pull Down President Obama’s Pants | Huffington Post