When Jeremy Fry, a Boston Celtics fan, went wild dancing to Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” during a game, it became an iconic moment. The young man began singing and dancing wildly to the 1986 hair metal anthem as the game camera focused on Fry. He hopped around, played air guitar, and sang like he was at a Bon Jovi concert.

As Fry danced down the aisle, the audience joined in, singing along and even hugging him as they rocked out to the Bon Jovi tune. People related to Fry’s dancing because it was so natural and unrehearsed. Following the video’s sudden climb to stardom, the band decided to share it on their official Bon Jovi YouTube page. With 16 million views, the film has gained popularity among sports fans.

Commenters like “It must feel wonderful being able to lose yourself in the moment and not care what people think” demonstrate Fry’s internet admirers’ respect for his zeal. Excellent job, young man! I’ve seen this advertisement several times. Witnessing this wonderful young man’s real, spontaneous shows of affection, inventiveness, and respect continues to make me happy. He is priceless.

Fry’s now-iconic viral act came while he was playing for the Boston Celtics from 2008 to 2009. The Celtics broke a franchise record by winning 19 consecutive games this season. Despite the profusion of dancing fan videos on YouTube, Fry’s performance remains the original and continues to dominate the genre. Many believe that was the finest fan performance ever. In an interview done during one of the season’s games, Fry kept it light and amusing.

In the interview, Fry claimed that he first watched the Boston Celtics play when he was seven years old. He went on to remark that the 2007-2008 season, when the club won the championship over their longtime rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, reignited his interest in the franchise. Even though the Celtics failed to defend their title in 2008-2009, they began the season 27-2, which may have contributed to Fry’s dancing antics.