This video of a boy playing ball went viral because it shows how friendship defies barriers
When you’re a kid, there’s nothing better than having a friend next door who wants to play with you. That’s exactly what happened for Conway, the two-year-old son of photojournalist Chad Nelson. Chad shared a clip of their joyous play.
A fence can’t stop my two-year-old from playing with his new best friend. pic.twitter.com/9QBuaq4Ee2
— Chad Nelson (@CMNelsonPhoto) July 18, 2018
In just two days, it’s had more than 9 million views and has been shared more than 233,000 times on Twitter alone.
It’s certainly warming the cockles of people’s hearts.
Watching this 7 or 10 times in a room is a very healing experience. https://t.co/HcTNrNIoT1
— Patrick Brice (@patrick_brice) July 19, 2018
Verily, I tellz ya, sometimes life is bearable. https://t.co/gnYa6pTwXY
— Elizabeth Mika (@yourauntemma) July 20, 2018
This is a moment of joy in a dark dark world. https://t.co/ioBu8QNLrr
— Ed the Sock (@EdtheSock) July 19, 2018
https://twitter.com/marynmck/status/1019986899614732289
Whenever your day goes south, play this video https://t.co/t0DD2oBMd4
— John Karalis 🇬🇷🇺🇦 (@John_Karalis) July 19, 2018
I would go watch this movie.
In a world where politicians build walls and fences, little Bobby and Max have found a small backyard sanctuary to delight in fellowship and joy. Free from the pressures of the world, they rejoice each day in a simple game of catch. pic.twitter.com/Vk4rkgs86I
— Jennifer Novak (@jnovakfl) July 19, 2018
Someone summed it up perfectly …
https://twitter.com/kevincorke/status/1019958037220610048