A game camera zoomed in on Fry, a young guy who suddenly burst into song and started dancing wildly to a popular hair metal song from 1986. He really got into it, jumping around, pretending to play guitar, and singing like he was performing at a Bon Jovi concert.
The crowd loved it and joined in as Fry danced down the aisle, singing along and even hugging him while rocking out to the classic tune. His carefree and energetic dance moves really connected with everyone. The video of this moment went viral and even caught the attention of Bon Jovi, who shared it on their official YouTube channel. It has since become legendary among sports fans, racking up 16 million views.
Online fans were thrilled by Fry’s enthusiasm, leaving comments like, “It must be amazing to just let go and not worry about what others think. Great job, young man!” and “I’ve watched this so many times over the years. It still makes me happy to see this incredible young guy express himself so freely. He’s a gem.”
Fry’s unforgettable performance happened during the Boston Celtics’ 2008-2009 season, a time when the team won 19 games in a row, setting a franchise record. While there have been many viral dance videos from games, Fry’s performance is the original and remains the most famous one on YouTube. Some fans even call it the best fan performance ever. Fry also had a fun interview at one of the games that season.
Fry shared in the interview that he first watched the Boston Celtics play when he was only seven years old. He mentioned that his excitement for the team grew again during the 2007-2008 season, when they clinched the championship by beating their old rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. Although the Celtics couldn’t hold onto their title in the 2008-2009 season, they kicked off the year with an impressive 27-2 record, which might have contributed to the energetic vibe that got Fry dancing.
