If you’ve ever been to a sports event, then you’re probably familiar with the Jumbotron. While some fans love to be caught on the gigantic screen for all to see – it gives the rest of us the sweats.
Jeremy Fry was watching a Boston Celtics game when he became the target of the Jumbotron’s cameraman. But it’s how he reacted that quickly went viral.
The young man was just minding his own business enjoying the game.
When you’re sitting in stadium seats with thousands of others, it’s easy to think that no one’s paying attention to what you’re doing. Oh, but that’s right – there’s that whole pesky Jumbotron thing…
The camera zooms in on Jeremy who’s bopping along to the music. Suddenly, the woman next to him (likely his mom) notices they’re on the big screen. She taps him to get his attention.
But what would he do with his special moment?
Some fans cheer when they realize they’re on the Jumbotron. Others kiss, and some shy away. For Jeremy, he decided to dance!
First, his finger-snapping turned into full-on fist pumps. Then he leaped from his chair and shimmied across the aisle. It was only the beginning though.
The epic Bon Jovi song, “Livin’ on a Prayer” was playing in the background. Apparently, Jeremy knows every word to the 80’s classic – so decided to give everyone a little show.
While mouthing the lyrics, he jumped around his section in true rockstar fashion. He even pulled out his own invisible guitar for the performance.
Not too many other people noticed Jeremy at first because they were too busy watching themselves on the mega screen. However, the cameraman sure did! As Jeremy danced his way down the steps it became obvious he was the focus.
Jeremy then starts interacting with the other fans during the song. He grabs onto one man’s shoulder, only to give the next guy a great big bear hug. He was like the Celtics’ second mascot!
The crowd went crazy for Jeremy’s over-the-top dancing. In fact, he probably would have made Jon Bon Jovi himself proud. He lip-synced the song like nobody’s business.
Jeremy had just gotten started.
After reaching the bottom of the steps – well, it was time to go back up! He used the railing as a prop to dance his way back towards his seat. For that short time, he had become the star.
Although most wouldn’t pick Jeremy out of a crowd and assume he’d be the showman type – it goes to prove that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. The captured footage actually launched Jeremy into becoming an internet sensation.
Bon Jovi had another reason to love the young man.
Jeremy Fry’s performance was such a big hit that it helped put “Livin’ on a Prayer” back on the charts. According to Billboard Biz, it reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 list in 2013. Currently, the YouTube video alone has nearly 17 million views.
The majority of us would be too scared to do what Jeremy did at the Celtics game. But you gotta admire him for it – he took “dancing like no one’s watching” to a whole new level! I think I found my new hero.
It’s a clip that will have you laughing all the way through (every time). Go Jeremy!
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