It became famous when Boston Celtics fan Jeremy Fry started dancing wildly to “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi during a game. As the game camera locked on Fry, the young man began frantically singing and dancing to the 1986 hair metal song. He hopped around, played air guitar, and yelled out the line like he was at a Bon Jovi concert.

The crowd went wild as they sang along to the Bon Jovi song, and they even embraced Fry as he walked down the aisle. Fry’s genuine and unrehearsed dancing immediately connected with the audience. The band decided to upload the video to their official Bon Jovi YouTube website after witnessing its quick ascent to stardom. The video has received 16 million views and gained popularity among sports fans.

People’s love for Fry’s excitement was evident in comments like, “It must feel wonderful to be able to lose yourself in the moment and not care what people think.” Fantastic work, young man! I’ve seen this advertisement a gazillion times. I still get excitement from seeing this amazing young man show genuine, spontaneous affection, creativity, and respect. He is quite valuable.

During his time as a player with the Boston Celtics in 2008–2009, Fry gave a performance that has since gone viral. Throughout the season, the Celtics broke a franchise record by winning 19 straight games. Even though there are many dancing fan videos on YouTube, Fry’s performance is still the best of the genre and sticks out as the original. Many believe that to be the greatest fan performance ever. During a season game, Fry conducted a lighthearted and hilarious interview.

Fry stated in the interview that when he was just seven years old, he went to see the Boston Celtics play. He continued to assert that the 2007–2008 season, when they defeated their bitter rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, to win the championship, reignited his passion for the club. The Celtics began the 2008–09 season 27–2, which may have added to the enthusiasm that sparked Fry’s dancing antics, even though they lost their title defense.