Watch: Hilarious red carpet moment with The Cure's Robert Smith goes viral

Inductee Robert Smith of The Cure speaks onstage at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony. Photo / Getty Images

British goth rockers The Cure were inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame yesterday at a ceremony in New York City.

On arrival, lead singer Robert Smith was asked by a bubbly interviewer on the red carpet if he was excited about being inducted.

His answer quickly went viral.

"Are you as excited as I am?" the upbeat reporter asked him.

"By the sounds of it, no," he answered, sardonically.

Twitter users applauded Smith's quick wit.

I didn’t think it was possible for me to like Robert Smith any more than I already did. I was wrong. https://t.co/6GNPheQ7ua

— Prof Alice Roberts (@theAliceRoberts) March 31, 2019

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— al (@_jxnesyy) March 31, 2019

Oh god Robert Smith is me https://t.co/6BGhMC9uTR

— Olivia Grace (@livpurvis) March 31, 2019

Oh god Robert Smith is me https://t.co/6BGhMC9uTR

— Olivia Grace (@livpurvis) March 31, 2019

This is why Robert Smith is God https://t.co/XgCApsXrll

— Dom Joly (@domjoly) March 31, 2019

The British band were inducted to the Hall of Fame by Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor.

On stage, Smith gave a heartfelt speech, thanking everyone who helped the band over the course of their 40-year journey.