Yes, that was my first thought. Then I saw him turn around and do it a second time.

This is the order of play that makes most sense for that outcome. X starting in the corner or in the center is pretty much the same thing (can’t lose if playing optimal moves, can only win if O plays the side). O played wrong by not taking the center.

 X |   |
   |   |
   |   |

 X |   |
 O |   |
   |   |

 X |   | X
 O |   |
   |   |

 X | O | X
 O |   |
   |   |

 X | O | X
 O | X |
   |   |

Not all turkish delight in Turkey is good. Especially the one in tourist shops. The same way you can eat meh sushi in Japan or meh pizza in Italy.

There’s also this version

You’re one of today’s lucky 10,000.

relevant xkcd