Yahoo News Bullied schoolboy Keaton Jones gets invited to Avengers 3 premiere and befriended by Captain America
Celebrities have, once again, proven how great they are by offering support to a bullied boy.
In a video that went viral this week, youngster Keaton Jones was seen sobbing to his mum (who recorded the sad exchange) as he expressed his anger and upset over the torment of his school bullies.
Suffice to say, not only was the footage heart-breakingly sad but it went viral and was all anyone was talking about.
After posting the video was to Facebook and it subsequently exploded on Twitter, Keaton’s mum, Kimberley, clarified that her son wanted to share his experience to raise awareness of the devastating effects bullying can have.
‘For the record, Keaton asked to do this AFTER he had he me pick him up AGAIN because he was afraid to go to lunch.’
In it, Keaton asks why the unnamed bullies have to be so mean and begs them to stop torturing him, which is a scenario a lot of people can relate to.
YALL HE IS SHAKING!!!!! This is what is going on in these school what about the ones who don’t tell someone THIS IS WHY I CANT STAND A FUCKIN BULLY!!! pic.twitter.com/reE43WvDQK
— (@Elijah_Official) December 9, 2017
‘Just out of curiosity, why do they bully? What’s the point of it? Why do they enjoy taking innocent people and finding a way to be mean to them? It’s not OK,’ he says to his mum.
As the video spread it caught the attention of a host of famous faces – not least Captain America actor Chris Evans.
In typical fashion, Evans offered his kind words of wisdom and asked Keaton if he wanted to attend next year’s Avengers: Infinity War movie premiere…
Stay strong, Keaton. Don’t let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better. While those punks at your school are deciding what kind of people they want to be in this world, how would you and your mom like to come to the Avengers premiere in LA next year? https://t.co/s1QwCQ3toi
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) December 10, 2017
Hailee Steinfeld went and invited him to this month’s Pitch Perfect 3 premiere with her…
Hi @Lakyn_Jones, could you pass this message along to Keaton? ❤ pic.twitter.com/3l8P4fKAqW
— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) December 10, 2017
In the most heart-warming of ways, celebs all over the globe began sending the young boy messages and contacting his sister’s Twitter with offers of meet-ups and event invites for him.
UFC star Dana White asked him along to Las Vegas to ‘hang out at UFC Headquarters’…
Meet Keaton Jones a very smart little boy who is being bullied at school. This video is heartbreaking!! I want to bring Keaton to Vegas and hang out at UFC Headquarters. If anyone knows how i can reach the family please let me know. Thank u everyone pic.twitter.com/BR8c4ldDFc
— Dana White (@danawhite) December 10, 2017
And before long, it felt like the whole internet was reaching out to the bullied boy, including Charlie Puth’s poignant shout out…
Keaton Jones- I was bullied for most of my life and I would ask the same questions to my mom. But if you stay close with your family like I
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) December 11, 2017
did you will come out stronger than ever. They love you unconditionally. These weak and small minded people bullying you right now are no
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) December 11, 2017
match for your advanced and brilliant mind. And when they ask for your autograph one day, just tell them you don’t have time like I did.
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) December 11, 2017
If you’re afraid to go to school in a couple of hours and you’re in the same situation as Keaton, YOU can speak up! WE ARE ALL HERE FOR YOU.
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) December 11, 2017
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown took to her Instagram to share a particularly positive anti-bully message…
A post shared by Millie Bobby Brown (@milliebobbybrown) on Dec 11, 2017 at 4:00am PST
Keaton also got to hang out with a Tennessee Quarterback…
Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano (@BroadwayJay2) spent the day with viral bullying victim Keaton Jones ❤️ https://t.co/p26Jmwf5Bz pic.twitter.com/iNrztCMmWl
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 11, 2017
Oh, and only Luke flippin’ Skywalker (AKA Mark Hamill) sent a special message his way after seeing the video, in the hope of putting the bullies in their place…
Keaton-Don't waste time wondering why a bully would be so mean-They're sad people who think hurting others will make them feel better because they really don't like themselves-They're just jealous because you're so smart & handsome❤️Your friend-mh https://t.co/SUMw3OoCTm
— @HamillHimself (@HamillHimself) December 10, 2017
Not for the first time, the outpouring of messages and support has been overwhelming for someone in need. It’s also proof that good things do happen and shows how a negative situation can be transformed into something wholly positive and uplifting.
Keaton best start suit shopping for all those movie premieres lined up.
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