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Nervous Autistic Anthem Singer Gets Help From Supportive Fenway Crowd watch!

youtube.com — This man with autism, who was chosen to sing the national anthem, got a case of the giggles half way through. Listen to what the crowd does to support him.

Who dugg this? Made popular Nov 27, 2007

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  • JoeDiggsIt, on 11/27/2007, -8/+766I am so happy they disabled the comments on youtube.
  • NaziHatinChimp, on 11/27/2007, -6/+735A few more videos like this one may restore my faith in humanity.
  • 09f91102, on 11/27/2007, -28/+591and im crying
  • theblooms, on 11/27/2007, -6/+532As the father of a special needs child (my oldest son is autistic), this is REALLY touching.

  • Deomonte21, on 11/27/2007, -11/+349every time I hear that part at the end "....Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there" I get chills...to hear thousands of people singing it was awesome!! Wish I had been there in person!
  • sfrench, on 11/27/2007, -7/+337Red Sox fans, thanks for being extra classy when it counts.
  • TwoKill, on 11/27/2007, -7/+326Just when you start losing your faith in America we get a small glimmer of hope like this.
  • Shempo, on 11/27/2007, -22/+260Why wasnt this on the news?
  • mcalica, on 11/27/2007, -3/+233The best thing about this video is the fact that that boy will never forget that moment when he led thousands of people in a song...
  • dmac23, on 11/27/2007, -12/+236that is awesome .... well done america
  • puto, on 11/27/2007, -14/+204I am crying like a little girl
  • paulinsf, on 11/27/2007, -2/+185I saw the same sort of thing happen a few years ago when a naturalized American citizen, a Chinese man, lost track of the words when he was singing the anthem at the start of a SF Giants game. I had half expected the crowd to heckle him because of his broken English, but when he forgot the words, the crowd just picked up and started singing for him. It brought tears to my eyes and made me proud of my fellow citizens.
  • Kaosu, on 11/27/2007, -4/+153That was pretty awesome. Even as a New Yorker, I must say: You stay classy Boston.
  • cboj, on 11/27/2007, -9/+142Who let you on the internet?
  • Ajjah, on 11/27/2007, -4/+136Normally, I find this song utterly meaningless, due to the constant repetition. Every sporting event, every school function, it is everywhere! I've become desensitized to the meaning of the song.

    But this time? I got chills.
  • trancecontrol, on 11/27/2007, -5/+137Chills shot down my whole body.
  • BagginsBoy, on 11/27/2007, -5/+126There are still quite a few nice people left in the world
  • justinx0r, on 11/27/2007, -4/+116This is great. I work with autistic kids and love every second of it.
  • chogie, on 11/27/2007, -14/+125Don't be a douche.
  • DagYo, on 11/27/2007, -4/+107despite everything going on, makes you proud to be an american.
  • biogears, on 11/27/2007, -0/+103This is way too positive for the news to cover.
  • IareKEVLAR, on 11/27/2007, -2/+1021.21 jiggawatts at 88 mph?
  • Conras, on 11/27/2007, -7/+105I know how you feel, I created a Digg account just to respond to this.
  • hendrixlives64, on 11/27/2007, -3/+95wow.. i actually started crying. ***** digg.
  • kknater, on 11/27/2007, -7/+99Who let you comment? That is really disrespectful to Humanity.
  • Netrilix, on 11/27/2007, -1/+89Well, if you've ever met an autistic person, you'd know that it's very easy to tell what they're feeling at any given time. The emotion you see from him during the song is likely exactly what he is feeling.
  • jmpeagle, on 11/27/2007, -4/+91going for the most dugg down comment in digg history?
  • reeder, on 11/27/2007, -1/+87Sometimes we aren't so bad.
  • kozmicklown, on 11/27/2007, -10/+91I know exactly what you are saying. Normally the song just tears me up...

    But, the support from the crowd was amazing.
  • NickMilne, on 11/27/2007, -0/+75Speaking as a Canadian, I have to say that I am consumed with a murderous envy at your ass-kicking anthem. I frequently find myself forgetting the point and genesis of America. Your anthem makes me remember it.

    Keep singing.
  • Everglow, on 11/27/2007, -2/+73What the *****, dude. I see your sentiment, but that ended up being really, truly, insulting.
  • homersaysdoh, on 11/27/2007, -0/+68I am guessing AOL.
  • ffejrey, on 11/27/2007, -6/+74Wow....I had to login to digg this
  • pyxis225, on 11/27/2007, -0/+66It gave me chills of patriotism... and I'm not even American! Great Video.
  • Malarie, on 11/27/2007, -0/+65It takes only 1 person to restore hope.
  • jezzadebate, on 11/27/2007, -4/+69As a bostonian, i've never been more proud of my city

    go red sox!
  • truncat, on 11/27/2007, -5/+69According to the video description it was Disability Awareness day.
  • Fox318, on 11/27/2007, -2/+65As someone who has seen the the affects of Autism(I'm a triplet and my brothers are Autistic) this is pretty rad.
  • compgeek, on 11/27/2007, -1/+60that was really touching his laugh was probably cause he was nervous in front of so many people good on them they stepped up and I must say along with him gave one of the greatest renditions of your national anthem I have ever heard

    dugg
  • DeviantDragon, on 11/27/2007, -36/+93What if that guy got pissed that the audience drowned out his chance in the spotlight?
  • Typhoon2009, on 11/27/2007, -2/+59Warmed my heart.
  • Daniel591992, on 11/27/2007, -1/+58this just made my day. I love nice people.
  • Komgol, on 11/27/2007, -2/+57Same. I hate YouTube comments, but I'm compelled to glance at them every time.
  • Littleedgitt, on 11/27/2007, -7/+62how much of a douche bag are you?
  • gregux, on 11/27/2007, -2/+56Sometimes humanity does rise to the occasion.
  • Komgol, on 11/27/2007, -3/+57I was expecting a really sensitive and relevant comment from somebody using the name "gapingass"

    Thanks for the let-down.
  • NickMilne, on 11/27/2007, -10/+63That's "differently abled" the comments.

    (digg down, I deserve it)
  • noahhoward, on 11/27/2007, -1/+53Unlike the current state of affairs that song and what it represents should be a mater of pride for Americans. There is nothing wrong with having pride in your national identity.
  • DiggzDE, on 11/27/2007, -0/+51I dugg this not for the support of the crowd but for being able to hear something like that. It is rare to hear so many people singing that song together in harmony and it is a very moving experience. I wish people did that every game.
  • bluffcityjk, on 11/27/2007, -11/+61Now that's Patriotism.
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