Author: McKinley Corbley / Source: Good News Network
It’s been two years since John Phillips’s heartbroken face became an internet sensation – but rather than being ashamed of his online notoriety, the compassionate teenager is now proudly using his fame for charity.
John is a passionate fan of the Northwestern Wildcats basketball team.
Back in 2017, the youngster was heartbroken when the team lost against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the NCAA “March Madness” Tournament during the final seven and a half minutes of the game.Northwestern lost 79-73 after the referee called a foul against the team. At the pinnacle of the game’s devastating conclusion, several news outlets captured footage of John throwing up his arms in emotion and tearfully yelling over the defeat.
The clip of his “What-Just-Happened Wail” reaction went viral, earning him the “Northwestern Kid” nickname.
Becoming a meme meant that John received a fair amount of mean comments and snide messages from social media users – but it has also made his face a beloved part of internet culture. Now 14 years old, he says that he has been approached by dozens of people on the street asking for selfies and autographs.
The good-natured teenager also says that he has been happy to be so synonymous with his favorite team – and he was…
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