It seems this video is the first "Viralo-buzz" of 2011. It's a great American story. A good guy, radio host in Columbus, Ohio, which has fallen into the downward spiral of poverty: unemployment, drugs, street and daily misery. He made the round at a crossroads. He holds a placard stating his incredible voice, his gift of god. Against a piece he did his show. His name is Ted Williams. Today it is the new star of YouTube, with nearly 8 million views, and some are already comparing to Susan Boyle says it all.
Since the video is gone, Ted Williams went from nobody that people were unaware of the side of the road, social media trends, so that the job offers he has showered so spoiled for choice. Because his voice is actually incredible. A truly American story with a happy ending to boot.
I wonder if what interests me most about this story is the media's power to suddenly come to identify a story that will educate the masses, or whether the figure for the world of philanthropy a beautiful story, well told, will always find its audience. I will not be surprised that Ted Williams is carried back before long by an organization that helps homeless not to testify on behalf of his experience and how these wonderful people have helped ...
At least that what most pleased me most is this definition that Ted Williams gave the radio: "Theatre of mind". It's so ca. It happens that I love radio, and I have more chance to be currently working for a public radio (actually Radio Service of Canada), and this definition is so good that I adopt it instantly.
Update: must give credit to Reddit site for launching this new , and organized his "viralization. It all started here thanks to Reddit. T Reddit C'es also informs me that Ted Williams, in addition to getting a job with the Cleveland Cavaliers is offered by the home team a free .
Update 2: For a happy ending to the U.S. and see the new face of Ted Williams, see this video of MSNBC, which summarizes the history .
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