A Son and His Blind Father’s Shared Shoe Obsession | Bacon ‘N’ Laces | The New Yorker Documentary

Stephen Michael Simon’s documentary “Bacon ‘N’ Laces” follows a blind single father who runs a diner with the help of his three kids-with whom he shares a collection of more than seven hundred shoes.
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[@Jeremy-bc2sz]

get this mans son a chef coat. he deserves every bit of it. hoping this blows up. congrats on harvard!

[@emileeserafine5688]

Beautiful family. Congratulations on getting into Harvard, Tony! You are so deserving. I can’t even imagine how proud your dad must be.

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

I concur with your sentiment 100% ♡

[@brownpsy496]

Thank you NewYorker for this, otherwise we would have never had the privilege of meeting such an outstanding family.

[@SKratch-jx4mb]

@Brownpsy496... Are they REAL?

[@joed.9839]

@@SKratch-jx4mb some of the nicest people I’ve ever met

[@afterthestorm221]

Instead of forcing people to conform to "normal" we should embrace the differences and unique gifts, talents, and abilities given.

[@ignitespark9293]

His son is my hero. OMG

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

I concur with your sentiment 100%♡ Tony is his Father's Hero. Australia

[@missyfrank880]

My boss and I went to lunch here last week. Nice people working here I’m happy to give them business.

[@joed.9839]

John and his family are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.

[@paliaha706]

I'm solo. No parents, no siblings, no uncles/aunts. But, man, I couldn't imagine a better family. Such compassionate, giving, & well mannered young men. 🍎🍊🍌🥬🫐🍆

[@666ghost-]

Your solo....🤔

[@debeichmann236]

This whole family has THE BEST and pragmatic approach to life ever. You are all an inspiration,thank you.

[@strawberrynomad]

My grandmother who recently passed away was born with RP as well and grew up in Queens. She had 5 wonderful girls. She memorized the Monopoly game board and we would play for hours. This special brought back such vivid memories; it feels like this could have been my family. The world is really so small and we have so much in common. Thank you for this! Best wishes to the whole family 🤍

[@kylec700]

Bravo to everyone involved in this project! What an amazing story!

[@chiorina]

Five words. Tony, I am in awe.

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

God was showing off when this Family was made. Congrats for attending the University of choice. Your Father must be ever so proud. This touched my Heart. I wept with compassion for this beyond fabulous Family. This took my Heart and gently nursed it back to full health. My darling Omah was a ghastly driver and she always said that Stevie Wonder taught her to drive. My best friend died yesterday and shall miss her forever one more day. Australia

[@suemick8709]

So much love in this family. And their intelligence is incredible to witness. So much warmth and kindness throughout. It makes me happy to know that there are people like this in the world.

[@nicolelochren9560]

Wow 🤩 what an extraordinary young man . And being a waitress once I know that remembering all those things is insanely amazing.

[@ProMediaHub]

Best video I’ve watched this year! Awesome storytelling!

[@brownpsy496]

Best family ever, so heartwarming, and so much love. Due to mental illness in my family, basically I’m alone. When my siblings and I were younger it was great, but as the teenage years approached so did the mental illness, progressively getting worse as the years pass. I love my family, but it’s just that I can’t have any close loving relationship with them anymore. This video showed me that the family and their love for each other still exists. Thanks for making my evening meaningful.

[@hardlyred621]

Great kids, amazing dad.

[@Rollie-go]

Congratulations on getting in to Harvard Toni :)

[@brendan-louis]

This was fantastic! Now I need to visit for myself ✌️

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

I concur with your sentiment 100%♡ 2023 I will be in New York and I shall make a stop at this brilliant diner. Australia.

[@Neeko_Z]

I would call his son Tony Starch when I found out he was going to Harvard. John is hilarious. Me and my buddies have had some fun and random times there.

[@diane9247]

What a delightful, talented, smart family! This little video is a gem.

[@joeroganreviewexperience9964]

He oldest son, is amazing young man!

[@janetmcdonald2572]

Pure love & taking care of each other is what matters in this life. All the best to this beautiful fam. 🙏🏻

[@daisywinters2994]

An amazing human being

[@fordgital9204]

Great story, great editing. Best of luck to Tony in Harvard

[@galiltm5168]

Toni is a bigger man than ill ever be

[@joeroganreviewexperience9964]

The shoe collection is awesome 👌

[@AsiaM-uz4nt]

I love the kids for loving their father ❤

[@jet_black]

Love this story.

[@manita2653]

What a Brilliant film about a most amazing Dad and his 3 sons. You each are an inspiration...Thank you for showing us what 'family' is...LOVE!

[@buyukberber]

Beautifully made film of beautiful people’s beautiful story… very touching and inspiring to me as a legally blind father. Thank you!

[@zamanthamaefajardo820]

I need an update with them pls. So invested and amazed with their family

[@lilianajimenez-digeso9719]

What a blessing with your children, you can tell they love their father...

[@wop130]

Their “non-victim” mentality is refreshing and inspiring.

[@user-ov2rn6vd7i]

This was sucha great story. These boys have a wonderful father and Tony has great kids who love him dearly!!

[@lianseldou]

I’m having a real hard time and this inspires me a lot. God Bless to the family 👍💐🫂♥️ I have visited NYC many times. I was there just last month. I want to dine at their restaurant soon. Stay bless and stay happier. See you real soon 👍💐🫂♥️

[@1sinister80]

These two are awsome. He can't see but cares more about his looks and matching outfits than I do lol.

[@CH-vm6cq]

What a great family ❤️

[@landkina]

awesome family congratulations Tony you have & are raising amazing young men ...Micheal looks like a character......😅🤣😂

[@binhtang2933]

He should be an amazing editor for top-notch fashion magazines.

[@gretaweiss6802]

Im speechless. Amazing story, amazing video.

[@alejandromtb]

Just after watch this today June 30, 2022 I was close by the diner and meet John is awesome guy.

[@dcht88]

Phenomenal, all of them, what a family

[@user-qr8qh7ss8f]

Nice! Have to say my husband would be envious of that cologne collection...."The blind man's jewelry" love it 👍

[@blackmelon7131]

Great watch

[@garyprincipato6854]

Fantastico! God Bless you guys! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Dickey271]

Amazing memory

[@Star-kq6om]

Omg I love this God bless this 👪

[@thehesbomb]

The pride on his face after Tony is accepted to Harvard... ❤

[@paulinacoldwell7137]

I’m so happy for Tony!

[@marshmallowpuff4899]

Amazing Family . So Inspiring to watch .

[@BrittSund]

So glad I found these New Yorker shorts! They are marvelous.

[@homelesscop6990]

This was beautiful

[@user-qm4wo6wk1q]

Amazing family!!!

[@FightforTogether]

Wow. This was so inspiring!

[@andreasheld2362]

Poetic.

[@jimmydinh3141]

beautiful people ❤

[@sushi_donut]

THIS is storytelling. Great doc, better fam. 👟🎥🎬 Thank you SMS & TNY.

[@MimiFilo]

oh thanks so much for making this doc! beautiful family

[@emandleni1735]

Tony is such an inspiration

[@SuePerb]

Heartwarming, masterpiece

[@pixiestrixie3543]

brilliant

[@mariaanastasopoulou115]

Congratulations!!!!

[@leeperry251]

Inspired!!!!!

[@diamondking3421]

I've been to that dinner a lot and I never saw him there.

[@fullcasitafullheart9476]

Tony should be a shining example for this generation of youth that is growing up as self centered, entitled little narcissist. Life is hard. Take care of your loved ones no matter what sacrifices you need to make. Beautiful family.

[@Mortis33-o4b]

Speechless 😊

[@tracyturner-browne4012]

You guys are just fantastic!!! Where in New York is this diner? I want to go there

[@missyfrank880]

It’s in NJ in Bergen County NJ. Bendix diner

[@Mortis33-o4b]

Tears 😢

[@zombies9077]

For a blind guy he seems very high functioning abd very good at what he does

[@beardedslavbrew615]

He's incredibly high functioning! I went there only a couple of times but I always enjoyed his company and the food wasn't bad either!

[@tllr9095]

This is warm ❤

[@flexaeterna]

Fascinating man! Inspiring

[@sharonchristie7579]

🙏🏾💝💜🇨🇺🇯🇲🇺🇲 GREETNS WORLD, HAPPY 2024! DJ, UR GIFT IS PRECIOUS, ME LAUGHED AND LAUGHED, BLESS UR BIG BEAUTIFUL♥️!

[@BaronMagick]

Inspiring.

[@tonyjesuslover]

Is a great place to be.

[@locogreen915]

The mother just gave up all three children? In wonder if they still have a relationship with her.

[@heyborttheeditor1608]

Yeah it’s sus AF that she is never mentioned.

[@lookatyou5809]

You didn't listen? She asked her eldest if he wanted to go to with her or stay with his father. He chose his father so he could be there to help him. And there's no use separating their kids.

[@DistractedDaisy]

he now needs a good security system..

[@pushpamalhotra8603]

Outstanding inspiring he is better than some sighted people 👏👏👏👏❤️👍

[@obiezeoputa7748]

Incredible! What a father and kids.

[@NewYorkerPEACE]

very cool love it

[@crostofor]

cool stuff 😎 🆒️

[@aprildodge1346]

Any chance for a follow up?

[@PrashantTayshetye]

wow

[@AntonioCostaRealEstate]

Only the New Yorker to come up with stuff like that.

[@ivysuz]

gorgeous

[@zeesworld543]

Where is the Mom?

[@heyborttheeditor1608]

Where’s the mom tho

[@christinekotenko7669]

Whys it keep going black screen? Irritating

[@mashan1978]

To give you a sense of how it feels to walk in his shoes.

[@alanspring8462]

💕💕

[@paraguaymike5159]

What an inspiration these people are. I just hope that the restaurant can survive Bidenomics. As disposable income drops, restaurants are some of the first to feel the pain.

[@davebos582]

👏👏👏

[@zombies9077]

This guy was my waiter when ate her last and he was really nice

[@blueishxx]

karma is real

[@damianmadirty3334]

Bajan Kids 🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@Unassuming_usernamer]

Is this savantism?

[@danitagoins4574]

I really enjoyed this video…..except for the cursing. I stopped watching other videos of yours for that very reason. Sorry, and I realize that I am probably in the minority. 🤷‍♀️ buuuut hey, I don’t think it’s necessary to make a relevant video!