it is so much more meaningful to me to hear the entire stadium singing the song. I this would become the custom instead of getting certain people to sing it for us.
That happens a lot at baseball games. If the person isn't some dumbass celebrity then people start singing along to make up for them. This is no big deal.
At every sporting event in europe. you can bet your ass everyone sings their national anthem with pride. only in America, people would thinking singing the anthem is a sense humanity.
@TheDeAngeloo a difference of culture seems to have confused you. At an event like this, generally a special guest is chosen to sing the anthem. its usually a famous person or someone special. The sense of humanity has nothing to do with them singing the song itself. but rather that the man singing ( who obviously has a mental disability) started having trouble with the song and laughing. everyone in the stadium chimed in to encourage him. Im sick of the pointless blind stabs at America.
@TheDeAngeloo a difference of culture seems to have confused you. At an event like this, generally a special guest is chosen to sing the anthem. its usually a famous person or someone special. The sense of humanity has nothing to do with them singing the song itself. but rather that the man singing ( who obviously has a mental disability) started having trouble with the song and laughing. everyone in the stadium chimed in to encourage him. Im sick of the pointless blind stabs at America.
Wow, this is amazing. It's good to see that there are still patches in the nation as huge as this who would step up to the plate and do this sort of thing.
If it was a regular baseball crowd and not that of the families of disabled persons and those who were obviously there to support them for a charity game then I might think something of humanity.
@phen81 umm, it was before a red sox game. the crowd was full of random bostonians going to see the sox, and 99% of the people in fenway didn't know who that guy was.
i think it was just an awesome that everyone came together and helped this guy through the National Anthem. We should all take pride in this moment regardless of who are favorite team is. This was just so classy and inspiring! I serve in the military and this is what we fight for! Just beautiful!
I was all pissed of at my computer because I had just typed a super long email then my brother played this video next to me... I had completely forgot all of my anger, all of everything, while tears started to fall from my face. I am 17 and a proud American patriot and this has abruptly reminded me of that. God bless America and its wonderful people :)
I've seen a lot of comments on here from luckylongarm1, and all that I can say to him/her is...You're a moron! Why bash a beautiful moment with you childish comments? You don't like what you see, don't watch it. And no, they wouldn't have boo'd the guy in New York, the same thing probably would ahve happened. Let's not make this a Boston verses New York thing. Let's amke it what is is. One voice causing hundreds to step up when there's a problem. Let's step up and find a cure!
I am stuggling to find anywords to describe this moment. I get shivers just watching how people helping this man sing the national anthem! Brillaint, amazing, inpirational, legendary, supurb, fantastic, BEAUTIFUL! After everything humans have done, this is one of the few moments where I am proud to call myself a human. Brillaint!
I believe the humanity of the US is awakening back to its founding fathers values and virtues. This is what the positive transformation of an economic regression. A better America is on its way because they are sober now.
I got teary eyed when the crowd started singing with him. It is humanity at its finest indeed. Too bad we don't see much of this. But we will...SOON!!! It has begun.
wow it is sad that some people have to be so negative in their comments for a pointless reasons. I pray that you find something to do in your life besides being a Debby Downer.
What an amazing tribute to the United States of America! I'm so proud of this great man and his courageous contribution to the American spirit. This is what the U.S. is all about. Well done.
I am not surprised. Courtesy, politeness and grace were traits readily noticeable when I was in the US. It is to your credit. Humanity manifests itself in so many forms, this one is especially touching.
WOW.... a truly refreshing sight. :) As for some of the comments below - wow. You know in the back of your mind that there are shallow, unkind, unsympathetic people out there with the conscience of toad... but it always amazes you when/where they have the audacity to actually rear their ugly sense of humor of way of looking at the world. Of course, you could always write it off to some young kid who finds that sort of thing funny... still, shocking.
@Flerg3 yo have a fucking heart douche bag. i hope when you have a kid that he is autistic then you wont be saying shit like this and if you already have a kid i hope your next one is you fucking jerkoff. have a heart.
@lKingHD I was merely expressing the way the uncivilized mongrels in my hometown would behave in this situation. In no way shape or form did I put down this individual who happens to be autistic. In fact, I express deep care and admiration for the mentally challenged, as my career allows me to work with them on a day to day basis. Perhaps, it's you sir that's the douche bag for wishing someones kid to be autistic. Reevaluate your priorities son.
@Flerg3 im a Philly and I think this is amazing... Like all the other haters who dont actually know shit about Philly and their amazing fans, I can tell you no one would boo this guy... Bos has plenty of blow hard asshole fans themselves.. get over yourself
I am a die hard Yankees fan, but I have to give credit to the Sox fans for being great in helping this guy out. I would hope that the Yankees fan would have done the same.
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no one goes to a baseball game to watch a mongoloid make a mockery of the national anthem. who schedules this shit anyways? did it give your vagina an extra tingly sensation when you mistakenly assumed you were doing a good deed for humanity? here's another idea for you. give mongo some popsicle sticks and have him build you a gdamn knick nack for your psychology office.
@luckylongarm1 Wow...such stench-laden pollution coming from you...toxic filth...must be hard for you to live with that nastiness inside. The irony is that you think this comment is an insult to JB, but you just exposed great ugliness within yourself, thus making YOU look foolish, weak, and childishly mean-spirited--bummer. I hope the day comes when you cringe at remembering when you carried this garbage inside and spread it all around, for it will signal a thaw of the soul.
@tvswnet the only thing that makes me cringe is your disgusting condonement of putting a mongoloid on display at a baseball game. i bet you shed a tear and stroked your barren pussy with your rolled up psychology degree.
Respond to this video... All I can say to you is that you are so very heartless... May God Bless Your Soul and may you see that just because he is Autistic doesn't mean he is any different then you... Grow up and show some compation for the human soul
@mjasmom2007 nothing to do with heart. just don't put an autistic person on display as an act of humanity for your own pleasure and self esteem or whatever that gets you off thinking you are doing a good deed. end of story.
Definitely warms the heart. I am happy for this guy and all those people in the crowd rock! I even laughed along when he and the crowd started to laugh.
The motivation seems to be to help him out-it was really amazing that it happened this way. We all have struggles and shortcomings, and it makes all the difference when humanity joins together to help each other out.
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Whoever thought of the idea to have an autistic man sing the national anthem is pretty dumb... I'm all for equal opportunity, but that seems like its setting someone up for public failure / disappointment.
@hackthatmac Whoever thought of the idea to let stupid people post comments on YouTube is pretty dumb... I'm all for equal opportunity, but that seems like its setting someone up for public failure / disappointment.
@hackthatmac we all knew he would perform as he is, that was appropriate ... there was no public failure / disappointment ... 'you' sound like that instead and fail to understand what was happening then. I am not disappointed with you because I know there are many like you, who has difficulties to understand certain things.
@CesarBrauer haha wow you are such a troll... I was simply saying it is not a GREAT idea. I know many people who have mental disabilities, such as my uncle. Never did I say they are a lesser person, or that they deserve to not have the same opportunities. Would you have a man who could not read, read a book on national television?
@hackthatmac It was a GREAT IDEA, the event was meaningful, yes. No, I wouldn't ask someone who can't read to read, much less in public. But then, there, the purpose was another one than the only thing you have in mind. Nobody there was ashamed of him, well in contrary. He symbolizes a CAUSE. And he was teaching COMPASSION. There was no judgement then. BTW, they deserve no just the same but more and more opportunities. I hope you understand not with your intellect but with your heart. Love 2 U!
The crowd should've lefft this young man alone to finish HIS brave effort at home base! He was doing just fine. I thot he was just 'laughing' a little bitthere, overcome by emotion at what he was doing. But that didn't sound like he was 'faltering.' HE would have felt much better finishing the song the way he started out ~~ on his own. ,~_~\\
I'm not sure how I feel about this. He seemed to be doing just fine, but then the crowd took over as if he needed their help. It may seem sweet and kind, but I wonder what message that is sending to our disabled community. Although we refer to them as disabled, they are able and capable of many things. If they were trying to help him, then it should have been on his terms. They should have let him sing the anthem at his own pace without rushing him through it.
@TheCelticwaters I completely get your point, but I think this really was a genuine gesture of affection, not condescension. I think they saw him struggling a bit and spontaneously, in unison reached out to him...truly great. They even cheered first to encourage him to keep going on his own, then they joined him...that's how I see it, anyway.
yah that IZ a little over-stated. Besides, I'm not sure we're on the right track here. I don't think he needed any 'help' or kindness. No one 'jumped in' and tried to 'help' Marvin Gaye finish HIS version of the Nat'l. Anthem when HE sang it awesomely & totally different than anyone had ever hear it before. :/
@Mikemaladar Well, baseball fans aren't necessarily known for their sensitivity. One might have expected laughter or booing when he started to slip up. Instead, they spontaneously started singing together with him.
From Humanity at display to inhumane comments on display. For those that 'dislike' this video go try to sing in front of all those people, screw up, and see how you feel if they do that for you. Then come back and rate this video again.
@sdflksdfkfh You're one hell of a scared & retarded cunt for posting on an anon name...aside from trolling the people here, you'd never show your name on the internet & much less talk shit like this in public. You know your own truth, pathetic coward.
Faith in humanity: restored.
jayjunlinyuyee 2 days ago
That was a good cry.
DeLaSoul246 1 week ago
THE BEST RENDITION OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM EVER
safffff1000 2 weeks ago
together we stand, divided we fall...
svilentomov 2 weeks ago
Boston is a very nice city, and very nice people as what happened there! From New York
jartist92 1 month ago
Stay classy, Boston.
oiaughwea 2 months ago
how can you dislike this? seriously.
lax02010 3 months ago 2
Wow humanity in Fenway? That's a first
ILoveTrannys89 4 months ago
Goosebumps from Brazil!
cecihperes 4 months ago
I almost shed manly viking-tears to this. Cheers from Sweden
dubbelmacka87 5 months ago 14
God Bless America!
sitonmyshamrock 5 months ago
Goosebumps from Sweden!
Leffe81 5 months ago 2
Great. Next on the chopping block, Tourette's syndrome. DANCE, RETARD, DANCE
goatshredder 5 months ago
@goatshredder You took a truly beautiful moment and made it... Fucking Hilarious. Shame on you... dare you to be that cruel again.
chillycheeze1 5 months ago
It is nice to see something for once, that restores my faith in humanity, in this ever so fucked up place we live in today.
bendoane182 5 months ago 3
the crowd is a bunch of dicks.
chaosinus 5 months ago
it is so much more meaningful to me to hear the entire stadium singing the song. I this would become the custom instead of getting certain people to sing it for us.
o0converge0o 5 months ago 6
He probably has williams syndrome, it is similar to autism but the person has exceptional musical talent.
j0nasb0nus 5 months ago
That happens a lot at baseball games. If the person isn't some dumbass celebrity then people start singing along to make up for them. This is no big deal.
804ram 5 months ago
awesome awesome video
WindleClassic 5 months ago
humanity in america!!!???? 0.o? well how about that lol it still exists.
ovariesniper 5 months ago
shit, I didn't even know I was clapping while I was explaining this to my mom
Kapishi101 5 months ago
This made me experience musical frisson. Look it up.
wrahjesful 5 months ago 2
@wrahjesful I read about that on reddit already.
jtown1bb 5 months ago
Boston baby. gotta love it.
xodous094 5 months ago
...Chris Griffin?
xThePilfer 5 months ago
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Why the fuck is a retard on the mic.
Where is Security?! SECURITY!
recklessdreadful 5 months ago
At every sporting event in europe. you can bet your ass everyone sings their national anthem with pride. only in America, people would thinking singing the anthem is a sense humanity.
TheDeAngeloo 5 months ago
@TheDeAngeloo a difference of culture seems to have confused you. At an event like this, generally a special guest is chosen to sing the anthem. its usually a famous person or someone special. The sense of humanity has nothing to do with them singing the song itself. but rather that the man singing ( who obviously has a mental disability) started having trouble with the song and laughing. everyone in the stadium chimed in to encourage him. Im sick of the pointless blind stabs at America.
JONSKATEVIDS 5 months ago 3
@TheDeAngeloo a difference of culture seems to have confused you. At an event like this, generally a special guest is chosen to sing the anthem. its usually a famous person or someone special. The sense of humanity has nothing to do with them singing the song itself. but rather that the man singing ( who obviously has a mental disability) started having trouble with the song and laughing. everyone in the stadium chimed in to encourage him. Im sick of the pointless blind stabs at America.
JONSKATEVIDS 5 months ago 2
He sounds like Kenny from Kenny VS Spenny
Jontenn 5 months ago
damn onions
prrrkele 5 months ago
I have a friend that is autistic, and he gets made fun of, I hate people sometimes :(
firewurker 5 months ago
the crowd, getting impatient with this , just sang it instead, to get the game started!
ukp42 5 months ago 5
@ukp42 Truth!
faustolg 4 months ago
@ukp42 A+ comment
NEPatriots128154 2 months ago
Wow, this is amazing. It's good to see that there are still patches in the nation as huge as this who would step up to the plate and do this sort of thing.
Random5able 5 months ago
Kenny Hotz sounds terrible on this.
MitchMurphy182 5 months ago
GDO BLESESES AMAEIRNC1!!
jomommashawt 5 months ago
Almost youtube, almost.
stylerprofyler 5 months ago
If it was a regular baseball crowd and not that of the families of disabled persons and those who were obviously there to support them for a charity game then I might think something of humanity.
phen81 5 months ago
@phen81 it was a regular baseball crowd. i was there. and not because it happened to the day the sox honored those with disabilities.
stirmedown 5 months ago
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@phen81 it was a regular baseball crowd. i was there. and not because it happened to the day the sox honored those with disabilities.
stirmedown 5 months ago
@phen81 it was a regular baseball crowd. i was there. and not because it happened to the day the sox honored those with disabilities.
stirmedown 5 months ago
@phen81 umm, it was before a red sox game. the crowd was full of random bostonians going to see the sox, and 99% of the people in fenway didn't know who that guy was.
NEPatriots128154 2 months ago
AMERICA
tylercashman 5 months ago
I don't cry, but almost youtube...almost
limepirate 5 months ago
@limepirate I was the same until i saw those stupid "troops come home and surprise family" videos....that shit completely emasculates you.
TheEthug 5 months ago
I first thought he was laughing so i started by laughing as well. Then I read the description and I felt bad :(
RASHTG 5 months ago 9
@RASHTG its alright when youe felt bad its a good thing, it means you learned a lesson. :)
newyorkpsychicmedium 5 months ago
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@newyorkpsychicmedium its alright when you felt bad its a good thing, it means you learned a lesson. :)
TheEthug 5 months ago
@RASHTG its alright when you felt bad its a good thing, it means you learned a lesson. :)
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TheEthug 5 months ago
@RASHTG at first i laughed too.Then read the descriptions and still laughed....cause he`s funny
DudeIAmAPsy 5 months ago
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@RASHTG its alright when you felt bad its a good thing, it means you learned a lesson. :)
TheDirtRoadNinja 5 months ago
i got chils.
jbizz162 5 months ago
This gave me goosebumps!!! Especially just seeing it after 9/11.. This is the BEST video I could ask to see!!! God Bless America!!! and Go RED SOX :P
cbowley69 5 months ago
Hey this is coming from a diehard Yankees fan. Way to go Boston! You guys made me proud to be an American in this video!
Mattvallo 5 months ago 3
I love the USA!
corrymac 5 months ago
Big ups, Sox fans.
playerj509 6 months ago
i think it was just an awesome that everyone came together and helped this guy through the National Anthem. We should all take pride in this moment regardless of who are favorite team is. This was just so classy and inspiring! I serve in the military and this is what we fight for! Just beautiful!
djgreg324 6 months ago
I was all pissed of at my computer because I had just typed a super long email then my brother played this video next to me... I had completely forgot all of my anger, all of everything, while tears started to fall from my face. I am 17 and a proud American patriot and this has abruptly reminded me of that. God bless America and its wonderful people :)
dudepower100 6 months ago
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hppurplecrayons 6 months ago
I've seen a lot of comments on here from luckylongarm1, and all that I can say to him/her is...You're a moron! Why bash a beautiful moment with you childish comments? You don't like what you see, don't watch it. And no, they wouldn't have boo'd the guy in New York, the same thing probably would ahve happened. Let's not make this a Boston verses New York thing. Let's amke it what is is. One voice causing hundreds to step up when there's a problem. Let's step up and find a cure!
excapt425 6 months ago
Sox fans are awesome. They would have boo'd the poor kid in NY.
mbrwu 6 months ago
That's awsome
flamez766 6 months ago
I am stuggling to find anywords to describe this moment. I get shivers just watching how people helping this man sing the national anthem! Brillaint, amazing, inpirational, legendary, supurb, fantastic, BEAUTIFUL! After everything humans have done, this is one of the few moments where I am proud to call myself a human. Brillaint!
hppurplecrayons 6 months ago
good people, good people.
ilovetodrinkblood 7 months ago
first time i have seen a video of Americans singing their anthem...good job
M4nBearFrog 7 months ago
only red socks fans :)
NizzBomb69 7 months ago
@NizzBomb69 red sox*
gobosox14 7 months ago
Epic Anthem, for an Epic Fail
StuckInTheSky0 7 months ago
I love this--it is beautiful
margy457 7 months ago
WIN! i can that a WIN!!!
wowgamer14 8 months ago
I believe the humanity of the US is awakening back to its founding fathers values and virtues. This is what the positive transformation of an economic regression. A better America is on its way because they are sober now.
dca051868 8 months ago
I got teary eyed when the crowd started singing with him. It is humanity at its finest indeed. Too bad we don't see much of this. But we will...SOON!!! It has begun.
cdejean22 8 months ago
It's Peter GRIFFIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
jordy100000 8 months ago
hahaahahhaahahahahahahahahhahhahahaahahahahaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!! xD
jordy100000 8 months ago
What a beautiful moment!
Neferkit 8 months ago
i actualy felt chills in my spine
im no american but im still proud of the human race all the same
jonting91 9 months ago
how fucked up is it that even a video of this nature has to have a bunch of babbling idiots all fighting about stupid shit that doesnt matter?
bigsacashi 9 months ago
@bigsacashi what?
Jackibars 9 months ago
I cried a little...
Ronaldinjiia 9 months ago
He did a fine job & the fans need to be applauded for helping him out!
lovett1952 9 months ago
17 people have no hearts and deserve to burn. ><
karmaxdevereaux 9 months ago 3
Crying!!!! All I can say!!!!
taterjpj 9 months ago
Wow, unbelievable and wonderful.. you feel the 'power' of the people. What if we used this energy for good things, against fear and wars...
Blarksel 9 months ago
Faith in humanity restored.
IAMiinSaniity 9 months ago
wow it is sad that some people have to be so negative in their comments for a pointless reasons. I pray that you find something to do in your life besides being a Debby Downer.
0ogeorgia0o 9 months ago
If he was in Philly he may have been booed.
eightohhthree 9 months ago
He did a great job going all the way! I had chills all over me when the entire stadium started thundering... Wow!
trurevo 9 months ago
What an amazing tribute to the United States of America! I'm so proud of this great man and his courageous contribution to the American spirit. This is what the U.S. is all about. Well done.
twiglicious13 9 months ago 2
that is awesome
clemsonsixer 9 months ago
I think that's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen....
mkcuster 9 months ago
Absolutely amazing. Gives me chills every time.
govols14100 9 months ago
We laugh at Americans for being so patriotic but after watching this video even I have to say God bless America.
Diomedes2006 9 months ago 4
15 Thumbs down were Yankee fans!
cabbage807 9 months ago
winning.
darkvengence126 9 months ago
AMERICA FUCK YEAH!
Trinitysx 9 months ago
:) This guy did a great job and so did the Audience. =)
xXCandy333Xx 9 months ago 2
Woohoo for ASL!
purplegirl2828 9 months ago
Very AWESOME... My 6 year old has Autism and this has touched my heart for ever <3
mjasmom2007 9 months ago
this is so sweet. who ever would say mean or rude stuff about this. doesnt have a heart and they should die. cause this made me day.
lKingHD 9 months ago 2
I am not surprised. Courtesy, politeness and grace were traits readily noticeable when I was in the US. It is to your credit. Humanity manifests itself in so many forms, this one is especially touching.
IndicRace 9 months ago
I think I like the group effort better than a single person always singing it anyway. In any situation...
diablostorm 9 months ago
0:59-1:01 you can hear guy in behind laugh his ass out
MrZagubica 9 months ago
WOW.... a truly refreshing sight. :) As for some of the comments below - wow. You know in the back of your mind that there are shallow, unkind, unsympathetic people out there with the conscience of toad... but it always amazes you when/where they have the audacity to actually rear their ugly sense of humor of way of looking at the world. Of course, you could always write it off to some young kid who finds that sort of thing funny... still, shocking.
namaskarmassage 9 months ago
@karan8624 I can't imagine what life is like inside your skin. It must suck.
ramrants 9 months ago
in philly they would have thrown beer bottles at him.
Flerg3 9 months ago 61
@Flerg3 yo have a fucking heart douche bag. i hope when you have a kid that he is autistic then you wont be saying shit like this and if you already have a kid i hope your next one is you fucking jerkoff. have a heart.
lKingHD 9 months ago
@lKingHD I was merely expressing the way the uncivilized mongrels in my hometown would behave in this situation. In no way shape or form did I put down this individual who happens to be autistic. In fact, I express deep care and admiration for the mentally challenged, as my career allows me to work with them on a day to day basis. Perhaps, it's you sir that's the douche bag for wishing someones kid to be autistic. Reevaluate your priorities son.
Flerg3 9 months ago 29
@Flerg3 Yup, probably. That's what happens when an entire city is on steroids or crack.
pilakstring 9 months ago
@Flerg3 In Philly we have great fans who would not have done that at all! No fan base would ever be mean to someone autistic, so STFU!
MamaLuigi4ever1 5 months ago
@Flerg3 im a Philly and I think this is amazing... Like all the other haters who dont actually know shit about Philly and their amazing fans, I can tell you no one would boo this guy... Bos has plenty of blow hard asshole fans themselves.. get over yourself
xBOBHALOx 5 months ago
@xBOBHALOx Is that THE bobHALO?!!!?! I think I've heard of you before...
vKrisWithaK 5 months ago
@Flerg3 It's only the city of brotherly love when the Eagles win...and since they've never won a superbowl...well...
MrEpicTruth 5 months ago
@karan8624 LMAO @ U! That couldn't have been more predictable...honestly, like in junior high or something...
tvswnet 9 months ago
@karan8624 Wow...it's 2011, you're 31 years old, and that's your comment...wow...how embarrassing for you.
tvswnet 9 months ago
I am a die hard Yankees fan, but I have to give credit to the Sox fans for being great in helping this guy out. I would hope that the Yankees fan would have done the same.
nyynkz 9 months ago
Every once in a while, people don't suck.
spiralgear 9 months ago 3
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no one goes to a baseball game to watch a mongoloid make a mockery of the national anthem. who schedules this shit anyways? did it give your vagina an extra tingly sensation when you mistakenly assumed you were doing a good deed for humanity? here's another idea for you. give mongo some popsicle sticks and have him build you a gdamn knick nack for your psychology office.
luckylongarm1 9 months ago
@luckylongarm1 Wow...such stench-laden pollution coming from you...toxic filth...must be hard for you to live with that nastiness inside. The irony is that you think this comment is an insult to JB, but you just exposed great ugliness within yourself, thus making YOU look foolish, weak, and childishly mean-spirited--bummer. I hope the day comes when you cringe at remembering when you carried this garbage inside and spread it all around, for it will signal a thaw of the soul.
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@tvswnet the only thing that makes me cringe is your disgusting condonement of putting a mongoloid on display at a baseball game. i bet you shed a tear and stroked your barren pussy with your rolled up psychology degree.
luckylongarm1 9 months ago
@luckylongarm1 Wow, if your soul does ever thaw one day, it's gonna be traumatic I bet. Congrats--few on YouTube can be as filthy and sickening.
tvswnet 9 months ago
@tvswnet get off my nuts
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mjasmom2007 9 months ago
Respond to this video... All I can say to you is that you are so very heartless... May God Bless Your Soul and may you see that just because he is Autistic doesn't mean he is any different then you... Grow up and show some compation for the human soul
mjasmom2007 9 months ago
@mjasmom2007 nothing to do with heart. just don't put an autistic person on display as an act of humanity for your own pleasure and self esteem or whatever that gets you off thinking you are doing a good deed. end of story.
luckylongarm1 9 months ago
@luckylongarm1 maybe HE wanted to do it... who are you to tell the man what he can and can't do?
metamorphosis316 9 months ago 3
It's so heartbreaking seeing such a true and beautiful moment only to scroll down and see it polluted with disgusting comments.
I guess it just shows that the world can be both beautiful and ugly simultaneously.
StackCityEntOfficial 9 months ago 2
@StackCityEntOfficial Their punishment is being them--can you imagine having that nastiness inside which underpins their comments?? Yuck...
tvswnet 9 months ago
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longlivingdude 9 months ago
0:02 sounds like a car horn
longlivingdude 9 months ago
Why didn't they just get Rosie O'Donnell to sing it?
tomelifeisjustonebig 9 months ago
Definitely warms the heart. I am happy for this guy and all those people in the crowd rock! I even laughed along when he and the crowd started to laugh.
happy420golucky 9 months ago 3
12 People are heartless.
halofreak22322 9 months ago
Coudal
1dgeorgeny 9 months ago
@1dgeorgeny you know it
fivepointsix 9 months ago
This took place back in late June or early July of 2007, iirc
seenthat 9 months ago
The motivation seems to be to help him out-it was really amazing that it happened this way. We all have struggles and shortcomings, and it makes all the difference when humanity joins together to help each other out.
whatulivin4 9 months ago
My eyes got a bit watery. :)
sKratch1337 9 months ago
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Whoever thought of the idea to have an autistic man sing the national anthem is pretty dumb... I'm all for equal opportunity, but that seems like its setting someone up for public failure / disappointment.
hackthatmac 9 months ago
@hackthatmac Whoever thought of the idea to let stupid people post comments on YouTube is pretty dumb... I'm all for equal opportunity, but that seems like its setting someone up for public failure / disappointment.
JML42691 9 months ago
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@JML42691 What? I see what you were trying to imply... but how is your comment any smarter than mine? Fucking troll.
hackthatmac 9 months ago
@JML42691 letting stupid people do stuff is what freedom is all about. i am stupid. that's why i say this.
DrMattDestruction 9 months ago
@hackthatmac we all knew he would perform as he is, that was appropriate ... there was no public failure / disappointment ... 'you' sound like that instead and fail to understand what was happening then. I am not disappointed with you because I know there are many like you, who has difficulties to understand certain things.
CesarBrauer 9 months ago
@CesarBrauer haha wow you are such a troll... I was simply saying it is not a GREAT idea. I know many people who have mental disabilities, such as my uncle. Never did I say they are a lesser person, or that they deserve to not have the same opportunities. Would you have a man who could not read, read a book on national television?
hackthatmac 9 months ago
@hackthatmac It was a GREAT IDEA, the event was meaningful, yes. No, I wouldn't ask someone who can't read to read, much less in public. But then, there, the purpose was another one than the only thing you have in mind. Nobody there was ashamed of him, well in contrary. He symbolizes a CAUSE. And he was teaching COMPASSION. There was no judgement then. BTW, they deserve no just the same but more and more opportunities. I hope you understand not with your intellect but with your heart. Love 2 U!
CesarBrauer 9 months ago
@karan8624 Wow, cynicism. There's something you don't see on the internet every fucking day.
drapoelm 9 months ago
Amazing!!! I loved it!!
rossmont 9 months ago
That brought tears to my eyes
bevtcb 9 months ago
@bevtcb likewise!
GodliKeRem1X 9 months ago
Better than Rebecca Black.
wildekeizer 9 months ago
The crowd should've lefft this young man alone to finish HIS brave effort at home base! He was doing just fine. I thot he was just 'laughing' a little bitthere, overcome by emotion at what he was doing. But that didn't sound like he was 'faltering.' HE would have felt much better finishing the song the way he started out ~~ on his own. ,~_~\\
evernetherall 9 months ago
I've been watching so many american amthem being sang by people at games, that I know all the words. And I'm not even from america :p
TheXeeman 9 months ago
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stupid fucking flag-waving cunts
moyno85 9 months ago
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who let the retard sing
supernovah 9 months ago
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He was making the sheep sound purposely, that's what he thinks of this ultra-patriotic BS. ;)
fleckx 9 months ago
A group of people singing a song together.
humanity at it's finest for sure.
Milosmilk 9 months ago
Moving. Loved it :D
tranceotaku 9 months ago 4
I'm not sure how I feel about this. He seemed to be doing just fine, but then the crowd took over as if he needed their help. It may seem sweet and kind, but I wonder what message that is sending to our disabled community. Although we refer to them as disabled, they are able and capable of many things. If they were trying to help him, then it should have been on his terms. They should have let him sing the anthem at his own pace without rushing him through it.
TheCelticwaters 9 months ago 2
@TheCelticwaters I completely get your point, but I think this really was a genuine gesture of affection, not condescension. I think they saw him struggling a bit and spontaneously, in unison reached out to him...truly great. They even cheered first to encourage him to keep going on his own, then they joined him...that's how I see it, anyway.
tvswnet 9 months ago 3
Can someone explain what the title has to do with the video?
Mikemaladar 9 months ago
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yah that IZ a little over-stated. Besides, I'm not sure we're on the right track here. I don't think he needed any 'help' or kindness. No one 'jumped in' and tried to 'help' Marvin Gaye finish HIS version of the Nat'l. Anthem when HE sang it awesomely & totally different than anyone had ever hear it before. :/
evernetherall 9 months ago
@Mikemaladar Well, baseball fans aren't necessarily known for their sensitivity. One might have expected laughter or booing when he started to slip up. Instead, they spontaneously started singing together with him.
drapoelm 9 months ago
peter griffin
hndrk 9 months ago
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What the fuck is the point?
WestliFerZul 9 months ago
Amazing!! :'-) I loved it!
sbgirl4371 9 months ago
From Humanity at display to inhumane comments on display. For those that 'dislike' this video go try to sing in front of all those people, screw up, and see how you feel if they do that for you. Then come back and rate this video again.
mydogcujo 9 months ago 13
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Why the fuck did they get a retard to sing the national anthem? Jesus fucking christ.
sdflksdfkfh 9 months ago
@sdflksdfkfh You're one hell of a scared & retarded cunt for posting on an anon name...aside from trolling the people here, you'd never show your name on the internet & much less talk shit like this in public. You know your own truth, pathetic coward.
Misha420 9 months ago