Saddest Boy Ever - The Jenny Jones Show

Found this taped on an old home movie. In an episode of Jenny Jones titled "Boot Camp My Pre-Teen," a young boy melts the heart of a drill instructor sent to teach the boy some respect and discipline.
Update: This is Patrick, the guy who found the original videotape over a decade ago and uploaded this clip to KZbin. I found the original kid and drill instructor from this clip, and with their permission have been making a documentary about them for the past three years. You can see my most recent update about the documentary here:
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[@juanvasquez1294]

He knew at that moment that the poor baby didn’t need discipline he needed love. Hats off to that man

[@allieb6338]

100%

[@MrKonKarnage]

No he wants structure from a father figure

[@JarthenGreenmeadow]

@@MrKonKarnage But everyone needs it.

[@alvinnelson7539]

Heavy

[@HoopsMacabre]

You know dude, for those human beings out there that can’t see that love and support works more for people and especially children than violence and abuse, those are the people who truly need to be in power and in charge of this world. Because they’d do anything and everything they can for other people. They’d curb human suffering and work for the benefit of the people and not for the profit. Ya know, that’s kinda funny because that 100% describes The Minutemen Faction from Fallout 4 and I just played that like 20 minutes ago lol. But seriously, the future needs to be run by love, courage, respect and dignity. All of that needs to be earned through hard work and sacrifice. All of that needs to be paid to those souls who remain broken, hurt and lost. There are too many people in modern-day America that fit that description of broken, hurt and lost. I should know, I’m one of them. I think the best we can do is follow in the footsteps of men like that drill sergeant. To sacrifice oneself for the betterment of others, to protect and to help heal the wounds others have created. To show no fear and to show no mercy to the merciless, to show immense love and support to those who remain in the darkness of despair. If we CAN’T do that… Well, we reap what we sow. And while we’re trying to sow love and hope in our society in inches nowadays, we have miles of despair and hate sown right now that were sown very recently by very, very bad people. That’s why we’re in darkness. We’d rather die here in the darkness than love this country for the pain it’s caused us. But if we continue to sow trust and love, make it crystal clear that haters have no future in this country, focus on love and respect and dignity for all human beings, perhaps we will see a better future. Here’s to healing, love and happiness 🍻

[@devildogus2187]

Never underestimate the importance of a father figure

[@viperx2305]

Unless your Batman

[@devildogus2187]

@@viperx2305 Alfred you insensitive jerk!

[@m1dsp1k3r]

@@viperx2305 especially if you’re Batman

[@StanTheBland]

@@m1dsp1k3r I mean Batman thinks Dick Grayson is what he never could've been, so I guess you're right

[@Faladaena]

@@viperx2305 Unless you're a Pinko Leftie.

[@NicklasTheKid]

When you are hugging a child, always be the last one to let go because you never know how long they need it.

[@PunkEnergy88]

i'll need this to copy paste :)

[@HeyTunuh]

hey

[@lethiwembatha478]

that's deep

[@OzzyOscy]

Why only a child? Do it when hugging anyone.

[@chinenyenwokenna6297]

Deft zKid gawd damn this is deep!!

[@wamsies]

I LOVE this man. The fact he immediately took him offstage speaks volumes. He wasn't going to exploit this kid like his mother already has.

[@christophercastillo515]

That part

[@TapuSeker]

that part stands out to me so much. thanks for articulating this so well, because i couldn’t . it’s so wholesome. he could have milked the moment but instead he did the right thing and took that boy off stage. outstanding moment.

[@amesailor]

His mom didn't exploit him, the show did. His mom is there for help.

[@TazyBaby]

@@amesailorno if his mom wanted help she would have gotten them therapy, she wanted a spectacle

[@AtariBorn]

When he shakes his head, you can hear him say I can't do this. He is a real man.

[@MrCfralick]

Drill instructor handled that perfectly

[@ethancraw54]

It’s drill sergeant

[@MrCfralick]

@@ethancraw54 noted and absolutely correct

[@nhs2929]

@@MrCfralick holy sh ur back 5 years later lol

[@MrCfralick]

@@nhs2929 it's called notifications homie

[@nhs2929]

@@MrCfralick still pretty amazing tbh

[@SupaFlyFatGuy859]

Man I gotta tell ya. The face that boy makes when he says he ain't got a Daddy gets me every time. Makes me regret every shitty thing I said to my father when I was young.

[@fudzzz]

I was doing fine, and now YOU'VE made me cry. Goddamn you!!

[@imtheguvnor]

I'm sure he understood it was part of growing up, but its difficult when we can't take it back, or at least tell them when we understand it was wrong how sorry we are. I did the same and now my Mum is very ill. I regret I can't tell her I didn't mean some of the Stupid things I said and that I love her with all my heart. I will have to carry that with me forever and that hurts.

[@SupaFlyFatGuy859]

imtheguvnor I'm sorry to hear that man. I empathize with you though. Keep your head up my friend!

[@Javier.Escuellaa]

Your dad should have whooped that ass boy

[@SaintBison209]

@@Javier.Escuellaa These days kids have guns tho....

[@edwardbryan8182]

Drill instructor had too much heart to let Jenny exploit the moment for ratings. Good for him. I hope the kid turned out alright, and found Someone who truly loved him.

[@cherishxoxo2738]

We need an update😭😭

[@targetedindividualjros1745]

I hope he found the Lord of heavens armies

[@icarusflying1814]

He grew up and went to Harvard, got his PhD and then invented time travel.

[@timbango2090]

​@@icarusflying1814thank God. I've worried about this boy ever sense I seen him. I was sure he was going to slip into the street life hooking on the corner for crack or something.

[@annspeicher-sharon7870]

​@@timbango2090, the person that you replied to is being a smart-ass. Nobody knows what happened to the little boy. Nobody can find him.

[@chivasceltics]

Props to the drill instructor for putting his duties to the side to comfort this young boy.

[@jamessmith4455]

He was comforting himself! He was about to break down and cry lol

[@nicholasotto3282]

He is duties as a man or duties to please a crowd of sheep? He did his duty

[@The_Natural_Man]

his "duties" of screaming at children in front of an audience for television

[@valentusdolor3742]

​@@The_Natural_ManAgreed, it's completly hilarious how these guys get praised for that lol...

[@RejectedSpiritX]

@@valentusdolor3742they’re drill sergeants. They’re supposed to be hard. But if it’s one thing I know, they care about the people they are in charge of leading. Compassion and wisdom.

[@denrico777]

You notice how the drill instructor took the kid off stage real quick after the hug? Bet you anything he didn't want the audience and cameras to see him cry (himself, not the kid).

[@GuacamoleKun]

Or maybe he instantly decided to make arrangements to be that kid's daddy. He DID offer, after all.

[@denrico777]

LOL Thai that's cold. Funny. But cold.

[@merriwoods509]

I thought the same thing! Shoot! I cried myself. :)

[@redknight801]

***** nice catch, Chris! I didn't hear that after the first couple viewings but I heard it now after seeing your comment and that seems pretty close to what he said...so touching!

[@catd3g]

***** Yeah to me it sounded as if He says. Iv made Myself sick? But i dont know for sure. just sounds that way to me.

[@MartialMind]

Ever single time i see this video, i just cannot hold back tears. Its just unbelievably sad.

[@sorrysorry1877]

Martial Mind yes martial

[@megas13proto]

I still can't

[@MartialMind]

@Royal Messiah I agree. Anyone who watches this clip and doesn't feel sadness for a young boy without a father, IS the purest definition of "Pathetic" there is.

[@afr0pug]

wtf? I literally have this video and video of yours opened in different tabs right now. Keep up the good work my guy :)

[@sycksk8er]

Got my daddy up there..I'm a grown up and I still get tears in my eyes because i can feel the sadness in his voice when he says that he has no father..damn..

[@Ime8eos]

Damn...that was a straight shot with 100% accuracy to the feels.

[@georgecarrillo1449]

***** laughing is another form of being sad. I feel for you player >.

[@348frank348]

Down to the nearest micron accuracy

[@EvaCortez]

I’m 40 I don’t get this phraseology but I’m laughing so hard at that comment 😂

[@baldobros205]

Hahahaha 9 years have passed. I hope you are still alive and well brother. I find your comment very hilarious 😂😂

[@lars8880]

Every time I see it i cry. Smh

[@christophergreenaway86]

I will always love how that man realises that boy is heartbroken and immediately decides he's not letting this be a ratings booster for their pathetic little show. Walks that little man off stage and lets him feel without the leering and crocodile tears from the audience. Good man

[@ElationProductions]

So true. It's heartwarming to see something genuine and good come from one of these sleazy, phony talk shows. In that moment, that man did the right thing and said "No, this is a child who it hurting. We're not using this for the entertainment of a bunch of morons."

[@stevenladew4749]

Well said.

[@tuvoca825]

Yet it helps the ratings. Those shows are.exploutive and abusive. No kid should be on them.

[@shaynestilllife]

Can't believe I'm a full grown man and keep tearing up about this being at work for the third time today. Makes me want to be the best father possible.

[@jessicahowell632]

Please do. It means so much.

[@leeryder676]

Its 6 yrs since you've made this reply, Shayne. Im sure you have been the best.

[@Xzander.v2]

Both of these are W

[@prestohobo7685]

Her back to work slack ass

[@justanmpowereddude5021]

​@Anime Girl XD You're going to be alright ❤

[@bdmlan2654]

When a cruel joke backfires and hits you in the feels. This happens

[@bullsteaks9602]

+Billie Dalgleish i say lol and rip, IRL all the time D: (only to my friends and brothers tho)

[@dourthsydius1768]

Ikkk aww :) lol so sweet

[@BrazzersJordi]

Corey Crawford i love you, thanks for the Stanley cups in 2013 and 2015

[@HAcoreRD]

kid threw him off.

[@charles125]

The dudes like "Ahhh, bu-... well shit"

[@kaitlynnreed3124]

He looked to the croud like "shit what do i do now"

[@zezale6807]

It was staged

[@PhenomenalApex]

Threw him all the way off

@@zezale6807 you believe that

[@salemnagi4904]

My father died when I was 8 years old, I know this feeling. This is why I work hard and stay healthy so my children can have a great dad.

[@ElationProductions]

It sounds like they do indeed have a great dad. You have much to be proud of.

[@chrissalynn4276]

No one cares

[@yunkimin8104]

​@@chrissalynn4276 is that what people tell you in school? Well... everything is going to be just fine. Dust it off and do great.

[@Alterego808080]

Damn man, you got me motivated with this sentence. I've lost my father when I was 10. Now I am 45 years old, my weight is 160kg. I start my change from now on, thank you for the motivation. You are an angel.

[@salemnagi4904]

@@chrissalynn4276 I don’t need to say anything about you, your comment show the type of person you are.

[@JaxBlade]

Goddamn ninjas cuttin onions in here :')

[@DutchBane]

JaxBlade bloody onions make me water my beard

[@doghead4935]

didnt expect to see you here

[@melvin4441]

That's why he instabailed muahahaha

[@juanaesposito868]

Probably my mom godamn cooking near me

[@ajdtube]

Yeah bro ninjas cutting onions .. I can feel it too 13590 miles away!!!

[@billybob9392]

You can hear the pain and agony in this kids voice when he says he has no daddy....truly sad

[@samlayne389]

Everytime that boy says, " I have no daddy." I literally cry and weep! As someone with no parents, due to them abandoning me and drug usage, I can feel your pain young man. I hope he grows up to be a wonderful dad one day

[@danielsanders1986]

He's grown the clips from 98

[@capricornangel7957]

Same and same 💕

[@TheCeds96]

You are loved man hope you're well

[@ElephantInTheRoom777]

When he asks him if he wants him to be his Daddy for the next 8 years, the boys eyes light up, my heart breaks. I haven't cried this much in a long time. He looks like my youngest boy that's being kept from me by my bitter ex as she plays the family court system. Prayers for this boy and mine please.

[@kalobadams7803]

Damnit. I’m sorry you are going through that.

[@demonrock16]

Damn, that hit me right in the heart!

[@Garagerat.]

Damn onions

[@Antoine_Collignon]

Timo - GarageRat haha

[@tasos3404]

Right in the kokoro

[@TehRebolt]

Lucky bastard i got hit in the face.

[@SkilasSkilasGaming]

***** omg im rolling right now .. "Lucky bastard I got hit in the face." XD

[@Khaos969]

people just don't understand the pain that's caused to a young boy when there father abandons them at a young age... when were men we choose not to talk about it as its a sign of weakness but there is a scar in us that will never heal... I felt that boys pain my dad left when I was 6.. even now when I see a good dad on tv it hurts abit knowing what I never had.

[@Fr33man1988]

Same here...left when I was 5 ...haven't talked to him since. It makes us stronger in a way. You're right about the scar though.

[@cosmicjay420]

Just as bad when the Mom is so crazy that she runs a great dad off. Then to make it worse, the courts side with the female. Then she trash talks the dad so that the child thinks he is a POS and doesn't love him, when in fact it tears him up inside not being there. A child so close, yet because of courts, so far. Then when the child gets old enough to seek out the Dad, it's because he hates him so much he wants to lash out. Now, after years of pain, waiting to see his child, he finds out the child hates him and doesn't want anything to do with him because of moms lies. Not all Dads are deadbeats, but some hurt so bad that they wish they were dead. Hug your little ones tight, because no matter how bad some of us want to, we can't.

[@JackLeungKingHoi]

I know how it feels man. I know how it feels.

[@Khaos969]

it bothers me abit how little emotion the mother shows when the boy says "I have no daddy" I guess its only something us men understand..

[@denrico777]

Khaos969 - Definitely not. My little sister has always been more hurt by not having a dad than I ever was. This is something the mom has been dealing with for awhile. And she probably feels a certain amount of guilt as well. Either that or she's very guarded like my mom. My mom has her moments of showing emotion but is mostly very tough. She's had a hard life and has had to maintain a hard shell to protect herself.

[@anthonydeandre84]

This is not the saddest boy ever this is the BRAVEST boy ever. We have a fatherless epidemic in this nation. Little boys and little girls need FATHERS! Grown men and grown women need fathers too.

[@gcham1209]

I'd say saddest AND bravest

[@jamalhasan3192]

True. Grown ups needs too

[@markoportuondo7375]

Unfortunately, we have weak men who refuse to take responsibility.

[@methatswho7436]

I watch this at least once a year to see if I still have a heart. I passed this year's test.

[@targetedindividualjros1745]

I see this comment was from a year ago, so this is just a friendly reminder you're due for another test.

[@whaleh8er991]

@@targetedindividualjros1745 thanks man. I needed that.

[@The_QueenEmpress]

2024 check in. How’s your heart?

[@whaleh8er991]

@@The_QueenEmpressI was just thinking about this video the other day. Yep, still brings a tear to my eye.

[@dylanstevens5714]

Yeah, I need a yearly test too. Forgot this thing even existed until today.

[@CNVRSKDAJW]

*tear*... That Kid was Genuine...you could tell by his Voice cracking...

[@johnnycodemunch9035]

Yeah man. He was trying to hold that back. Tough little guy . All that pain hidden Held up by such a tiny frame.

[@CNVRSKDAJW]

Johnny Codemunch Wow...indeed

[@hihopes2004]

Poor kid. I hope he is doing better now wherever he is. God bless him.

[@denrico777]

I grew up without a dad and so did a lot of people I know. Didn't really bother me till I was an adult. Now that I have a son, I have a different perspective and it affects me a lot more. This almost made me cry like a little beeitch right at my desk at work lol.

[@christypowell.]

Bless you 🥺🥺

[@nicholusbaker2830]

I'm the exact same way. As a father myself now, videos like this make me realize and reflect on how important I am to my boys. Not only now but for the rest of their lives.

[@trapkoala8901]

@@nicholusbaker2830 self reflection is a great thing, best wishes and blessings to you and your boys ❤️

[@eggsackington873]

Much love fellow fathers

[@rainman42]

It's hard to watch ,definitely....in the time it take the boy to say he has no daddy, you can see all the pain and sorrow in his face,and the reason why maybe he'd been acting up....wonder how he is today...hopefully he's doing well for himself

[@rianorthbay8308]

Love the way he immediately started taking care of him. Father material. ❤️😿♥️😿

[@saipanbrad]

Crap! I've seen this thing about 10 different times and that kid's crackling voice and the drill instructor's reaction reduce me to tears every time. Makes me want to hop in a time machine and give that kid a hug.

[@emily-qe3yu]

His little voice shaking when he says "I have no daddy"😔 THANKS SHANE

[@shanewilliams9991]

I have such mixed emotions about this clip. Part of me is happy that the "drill instructor" reacts the way he did but there's another part of me disgusted that this poor little boy was brought on national tv to be yelled at by some guy that doesn't know him or what he's going through because his mom doesn't know how to be a good parent and he doesn't have a role model to show him how to be a good man. I love how the kid is automatically blamed, like it makes sense to hold a child responsible for knowing how to behave without teaching him. Troubled kids aren't born, they're made.

[@artfernandez7127]

Agree...no delinquent kids only delinquent parents!

[@Kaspen82]

She probably doesn’t know any better

[@newthrash1221]

@@artfernandez7127 That’s not even true. Some people are born with sever mental disorders that lead them to do bad shit, even when the parents do their best to provide a great life for the child.

[@Deltadawg660]

Lighten up Francis; the fact that she agreed to be on the show may indicate she's at the end of her rope.

[@MrMasterDebate]

@@Deltadawg660 nonsense. You don’t destroy your kids privacy to be a good mom, go to something else

[@46pennrdprix]

I can’t lie to y’all literally searched this video just to cry

[@danman6612]

Man I cried like a baby. You can even hear the drill instructor choking up at around the 0:33 mark. Heartbreaking stuff.

[@netanyah613]

I even heard the boy's voice choke a bit when he said he has no daddy.

[@SaffireSanchezOfficial]

Harrowing. All it takes sometimes is for a father figure to be there. So many young broken people. Young broken families. Passing on broken knowledge.

[@d.b.cooper2277]

Not getting any better with all the women around purposefully becoming single mothers...

[@g1015m]

I remember this episode, the kids mother was working 12+ hours a day, he never knew his dad, and was home after school every day. The shows producers and these soldiers helped both of them get supervision and mentoring for him. Sometimes correction means compassion.

[@christophercastillo515]

I think what’s painful is when he responds we have no idea as an audience that this boy is suffering internally, we see his response as innocent or even maybe he is not taking it seriously, but he genuinely was for real when he said that… and that’s what hurts.

[@Jonayofsweden]

I'll bet you $100 dollars that Sargent has kids, the emotional response that triggered when that kid said "I have no daddy" made him leave the stage. It wasn't a show any more, it was a little kid, just like his own. I don't know for sure, but I bet you that is true.

[@theo1294]

This makes me cry every time. There is no way this is fake because you can hear the tears and sadness in his voice.

[@GoonOnFire]

Right in the fuckin' feels man.

[@mrsamsun912]

GoonOnFire Shut yo sensitive ass up

[@mrsamsun912]

Nvm I just cried

[@karinasosa4372]

I grew up watching Jenny Jones and I will never forget that one show amongst others eager to see the documentary . 👍

[@WhyCatholicdotCom]

This young boy should remind us that ALL children need a mommy and a daddy. A lot of adults cant seem to understand that or have forgotten it.

[@elizabethc8506]

You are so right.

[@SteffyCush]

i like how the guy just walks off with the kid

[@ynazzra]

The mother’s face is what is heartbreaking for me. Not sure if maybe some bad choices were made or his dad is no longer alive but it shows how important it is to have support raising children

[@martinammmm7538]

I remember watching this the day it aired and wept on the spot. A few months later they posted an update with Rude Jude. He was riding bikes with the boy who said he was doing better. I hope we find out his whereabouts soon. THis moment was a teaching lesson no one took advantage of. Most of these kids just need people in their lives who care about them.

[@dustbunnieboo]

My father died when I was 10. This video makes me cry every time I see it.

[@AbzPoo]

I feel for this kid. You can tell he really wants a male figure in his life which he can call daddy and look up to. Bless him. I hope they both find that man they need in their life.

[@slayyedits2953]

Drill instructor was caught off guard. That was so precious. I pray that child has a blessed life.

[@tinyrachy]

Well geez....that escalated quickly and hit me right in the heart.

[@profirhuma]

Some things are better left unsaid. Very deep and emotional, thank you son. You may have no daddy right now, but you will definitely gonna make the best daddy ever.

[@UpHigherMusicOfficial]

What is this liquid trickling down my face?

[@geuwglesuxballz6074]

is it colorless and salty? It's on me too!

[@tjawe]

punk bitch..lol

[@its.moonjc]

Ninja onions everywhere.

[@Dannyhra]

Sperm holy fuck did I laugh

[@sweezytgs6876]

UpHigherMusic Sweat

[@rachelscott9513]

And it was in that moment they realized that baby just needed a father figure. So so heart breaking.

[@billyllewis]

The most heartfelt video I have watched. The sincerity in the boys' voice has been on my mind all day. Thank God I was given a 2nd chance with life to be here for my kids.

[@jacoblynam923]

Kept it up:) we love you with all our hearts and soul. Seriously, keep it up!

[@arieldiaz7441]

A suffering child can break down the toughest of men 😭

[@emmanuelaestradanoriega4177]

In a heartbeat

[@coomr419]

You know that kid's words struck into everyone's hearts

[@xy1101]

Not many things have ever made me cry, but this is crushing. Every dad should see this video, keep it inside, and use it as a reminder to be the best man you can be.

[@solaceincarnate]

I know all too well how this feels. I'd be that little boys father, just so he wouldn't feel one more ounce of sadness.

[@missbraza]

Wish there were more ppl like you out there...

[@hitmhard]

Couldn't of said that better myself.

[@DOSGRANDE]

I'd be his older bro, less stress same principles.

[@solaceincarnate]

There's no stress when you're bringing happiness to a child just for being in his life.

[@craigsimpson5622]

Good, now you can only see him 4 days a month and you now have to cough up 1/2 your pay in child support. Welcome to father hood in America.

[@JoshuaKimbrough]

I hate this shit, mom brings her "bad" kid on the show realizing he needs a dad and is only acting out for that reason, she tries to remove responsibility from herself and its sick

[@hameythehamster]

So true... It's a sad world...

[@wesen247]

You are so right!! And it breaks my heart

[@zoedulin8529]

L' Aristocat yup i had a dad but he did crack and harowin right in front of me and my brothers i know what ye is going through

[@libraqueen1118]

The Dad left and she didn't..She struggling with her son because he doesn't understand why his Dad walked out on him ..He left his kid talk about that

[@brandondavis2056]

The drill instructor is a DAD and you could tell that immediately!!! Big props to that man.

[@trevormcmanis]

I'm a grown man who can watch this 100 times and cry every time. I remember a child psychologist telling me that children aren't bad, they are misunderstood. This is a great example. ❤

[@ylynch7]

Breaks my heart:'( and to think, there are women out here with children and the father wants to be in their lives and she keeps him away from the children. We have to do better, our children are suffering!

[@DelFam2011]

That is the most sensible comment I have seen on this entire thread!

[@waynec38]

*scoffs* No Kiddin! How Can The Mother,WHO CLAIMS to LOVE her KID Do THAT to her CHILD? How can she LOOK in the MIRROR and say She`s a MOM?

[@Broxty]

You have the best comment I've seen today. My brothers ex literally won't allow him to see his hold and then calls him a piece of shit, all the whole he's paying child support.

[@dunnk90]

There are mothers out there, desperately wanting fathers to stay in their children's lives even though their relationship can't work any more.

[@XGrantLorraineX]

@@dunnk90 my mom did that. She got back together with my dad because she didn't want my sister and I growing up without a dad. She left him when I was 9 but now their neighbors

[@neroslogic101]

Oh man, I remember this one. Still makes a grown man cry.

[@robertcain5930]

The way he immediately took the kid off set was amazing

[@78ramcharger53]

I still cry watching this after all this time.

[@MattCMusicPage]

What a great guy! Taking him out of there, away from cameras. That wasn’t a moment for reality TV. That was a raw, real and heart wrenching moment. Chopping onions over here 😭

[@TheWheelman1]

This is very touching. Alot of kids nowadays don't have a father. They are either in jail or on the run. Kudos to the real dads and stepdads out there.

[@akbarbukhari]

real men stick around and raise kids

[@chasegreen6685]

This video gets me every time. I will be referencing it in my Father's Day sermon this year.

[@jeffmckillop729]

This is what being a man is. Proud of this guy

[@REPUBLICANSAREBEYONDSTUPID]

0:24 😢😢😢 this is why many of these babies act out. They’re searching for love. Black, white, latino, Asian, Italian, Irish, etc. These babies need love.

[@TheSkylanderBoyAndGirl]

Aww, that's sad.

[@faridperalta2340]

Are you the real fvgtv I like your videos

[@adiktadoalamusika]

What the hell is this channel? It looks like shit

[@adiktadoalamusika]

@@faridperalta2340 what is wrong with your mind?

[@faridperalta2340]

When you realize it was a joke

[@mallieblayke303]

This video kills me. I am a single mom right now. My son is due next week. The hardest part about running away from my abuser was knowing that I am taking away my baby’s daddy. I stayed as long as I did with him in hopes that he will change a be a decent father for baby. Sadly, he got worser and worser until I realized that no daddy was better than a bad one. 😢

[@Angarato86]

you did the right thing. Don't feel guilty

[@ny2bama]

Doing the right thing. My brother and I both came from a single mother home. Both Marines with college degree... family of our own and loving life. Trust me... a strong woman is all your baby needs. 👍

[@267BR]

HAPPY 3 MONTH OLD BABY I HOPE!!! 🎉🎉 i will not pretend to understand not havin the parent of my kid but i will tell you this. it's hard to find but there's so many "someone's" that will FILL that void in your life. Give him a home. My big brother calls my dad his dad cuz he raised em. Hope you can find the same from the bottom of my heart

[@Gabriella-iu8tv]

Nah trust me my mom left my crazy dad when I was 4 and let me tell you it was so much more peaceful for my brother and I YOU DID THE RIGHT THING for you and your kids you are a GREAT mom for that not a bad one. My mom did amazing raising us to be good people and you will too!

[@ericgutierrez812]

As a father of a 2 yr old little girl. I hope you find someone that will accept you and your little one and love you both with unconditionally!Just remember even though it didn't work out with your ex; doesn't mean there isn't someone else who will accept you and your baby. Every kid deserves a parent; not every parent deserves a kid. "You gotta Keep ya head up" -Tupac Shakur

[@ewanstevenw8248]

I've lost count of how many times I've watched this and it still chokes me up

[@stang8282002]

those 4 small words by that amazing little man speaks volumes and says so so much and gives light into the sadness and longingness of a void, never to be filled. It's one of the saddest things i've ever seen and breaks my heart every time a watch it.

[@AUDIS477]

this is VERY true...when you want/miss/need a dad in your life you act out...and as a kid most times you wont even fully know why...my bio dad didn't want to be around...his family DIDNT like me cause I was too light and he was more concerned with the streets and women/cars...but I thank GOD my MORE THAN BIRTH DAD came along when I was 9...he was all the dad and more I could ever need, he died in 2002...and I have a somewhat relationship with my bio dad now...but he can never replace my daddy...NEVER...rip John Rhinehart

[@CommanderVenus1983]

Anyone who forgot to bring a condom can be a parent. Someone doesnt have to be blood to be a real Dad (or mom). RIP to the real man who raised you.

[@AUDIS477]

Oh...man...I know this for a FACT...more than you could ever really know...and thanks dude

[@AUDIS477]

Very true...i raise my sons on my own...their mom sbows up and gets them evey once and a while but they live with me...my mom wasnt there either..and when she was she was drunk or fighting me..i cried many times bro...thinking death had to be better than life...but i realized YEARS later that things happen to make you stronger...so i have a soft spot.for kids...its awsome that your sister and family stepped in...and you are right. ..moms are just as important...but sometimes it would be easier if theyd run off too! Lol...i can smile and laugh about it now..even tho it still nuges me sometimes. ..but i forgive them..GOD wouldnt want me to do otherwise and id want somone i hurt to do the same for me...i hope lifes better for you and all the kids/people like you bro...and smile man...you overcame...where soo many would've fallen

[@setsers1]

I hope that kid is doing great nowadays

[@SunnyZ]

God damn., 360 no scope feel shot.

[@mpg296]

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[@italianwjt]

Lmao! Nice

[@italianwjt]

Mrs. Smith it's a call of duty reference

[@bossness4676]

Happy if you did it or sad if you got shot

[@joetj]

am I the only one who almost teared up?

[@ToddErnst1999]

no

[@Agalloasl1]

I want to know what became of it.

[@gsnman]

Not at all!

[@feather2643]

almost?

[@elichi5259]

Almost? I used half a box of tissues.

[@EmmanuelShahid7]

Ohhhh maaan I remember this episode. Still hits u deep in the soul.

[@ThatBravolife]

The way he nuzzled him with this neck makes me cry! ! That man knew exactly what to do for this baby boy!

[@taggett666]

And the DI cried and walked off stage, just as he should have. I hope they stayed together.

[@ShuttTheFrontDoor]

This one is a tear jerker for most, I'm sure. For some of us, who are step-dads or adopted or just the ones who have been the father figure, it's especially poignant. Matthew Byrd could relate, I'm sure. Thanks Harold Conner for sharing this with us on FB.

[@Legacybicycle]

Great job kid. Would love to see whatever happened to this get and whether he got re daddy he deserved, wanted, needed.

[@PacRimJim]

***** Ditto.

[@ShuttTheFrontDoor]

*****, to whom are you speaking when you say, _"give him some damn credit... JEEZ..."?_

[@jayjay269]

Kevin Shutt That comment makes no sense, unless BLF was replying to a comment somewhere else on the thread...

[@ShuttTheFrontDoor]

That's what I was thinking. Just hoping nobody misinterpreted my OP.

[@BlackfeatherAlexander]

This clip will always make me cry for my father abandoned me and now I am experiencing the consequences of having an absentee father at 25.

[@nicolemarie6653]

I'm 25, and I know exactly what you're talking about, it's so hard I know.

[@nicolemarie6653]

+Nicole Marie Lol, I'll pass.

[@BlackfeatherAlexander]

crowd chant; oooooohhhhh!!! daaaaamn!!!!

[@jcuellar1118]

I grew up with a father that never talked to me that often. He always silenced me and never taught me anything. Now he wants to be buddy buddy with me and pretend my childhood didn't suck ass.

[@nicolemarie6653]

Robert Stenowicz It's never too late to make up for lost time... maybe he wants to be the father he should have been to you. If you don't give him a chance you may regret it someday. Do what you feel is right. Good luck to you.

[@jasonlee8501]

God i hope this guy is living life to the fullest and making an impact in the world.

[@ChinnyK]

Damn onions cutting ninjs again.. :(

[@Izabella28]

damn they got you too!

[@ChinnyK]

Heather Gabriel right in the feels..

[@LarryDaLobstah]

lol bitch

[@tiffanydavis5721]

This was so heart touching, just hearing the little boy say "I have no daddy" absolutely torn my heart to pieces. When the Sargent showed compassion and caring for the child broke my heart even more. You don't find enough guys or men out the world like this anymore. I cried and cried, and it still makes me upset just to see or visualize what that little boy has went through.

[@NoPawn]

From Jenny Jones' blog on Nov. 23, 2013: "Regarding the “SADDEST BOY EVER” video, I’m sorry to say I have not been able to locate him. I’ve looked at whatever show records I have and cannot find that exact show or any names, and the boy did not go to boot camp since he was too young. I have put out word at every opportunity that if anyone recognizes this family from the video to please contact me through this website, on my facebook page, or my youtube channel. So far no one has claimed to know them or to be them. I, too, would love to know how this little boy is doing today (he would be an adult by now). I do hear from quite a few former guests with updates on their lives but never this family. I’m aware that the video has been seen by millions of people but there is nothing else I can do to find him. I’m still hoping someone will recognize him or his mother and contact me. I would be thrilled if that happens and will certainly share the information if it ever comes."

[@BlueMoon-0506]

I cried for this boy! God I hope his life turned out blessed and the man stayed in touch! 😢😢😢❤

[@Probowler37]

Bless his little heart, and that drill instructor certainly is a good man.

[@BigMikeLewis]

And this is why every family needs a mom AND a dad!

[@letstalkgames5089]

Yah and not a mom AND a mom or a dad AND a dad. I'll probably get pounced on for this comment but too bad, accept my opinion and my views, I seem to have no choice in accepting yours. (gay couples).

[@jarvisbowen1224]

@@letstalkgames5089 your 100% right haha? They need there real parents

[@janeanmonger7529]

the mans reaction,,,,like ,,,,"awe man,,,,what do i do now?" lol. loved that he gave the child a hug and took him in the back for a talk.

[@c3-po279]

A father figure is way more important to a boy than a mother figure

[@348frank348]

yea screw the mother

[@SpicyTurk]

C3- PO lol you guys are both so stupid ^ 😂

[@elichi5259]

I personally think both are equally important

[@gt9188]

I had neither, and little food!

[@charlessalvador8296]

The father relates more to a boy so yeah they are more important and more like an older protecting best friend for life

[@Xzamilloh]

It just hits you all at once and suddenly there are tears in your eyes. So much hurt in 4 words.

[@SpikedYum]

I think mothers that split up the family and cut the father out of a child's life should watch this video.

[@86am]

What about fathers that split up the family and abandon their children?

[@SpikedYum]

Those, too.

[@tehsauce1460]

how do you know the father didn't get killed?

[@Musingfornoreason]

teh sauce Because it is usually the mother that doesnt allow the father to see the child. The child is used by the parents as a pawn for a paycheck. And theres still sanctity in marriage, get over yourselves.

[@YellowFiery]

***** Your right, unfortunately fathers don't get much support when it comes to claiming custody to their kids now a days. They support the mother more and use them for child support. For whatever reason why the child is fatherless, society should take a real close look before deciding to "start" a family.

[@nave712]

This was one of the most beautiful moments I ever witnessed on KZbin

[@cheekyoziechick]

Please love your children and let them have two parents. Stop fighting and think of the kids needs over your own. This was so touching.

[@TheNativeMami]

its not always this easy

[@becomingfr33]

TheNativeMami No it's not always that easy. Except sometimes it is!

[@LFortune]

Agreed, it isn't always easy. But I am convinced if the parent's attention was on the nurturing and well-being of their children, regardless of their issues with each other, it would be a lot easier. Sadly, people get caught up in their own drama, children be damned. This little boy saying "I have no daddy" was heart breaking. I hope his wish for a dad comes true.

[@cheekyoziechick]

Leasa Fortune I want to know that the mother hugs her son and praises him when he is good. It all comes back onto the parents. Those little children are kids for a small amount of time and that is the nurturing stage.. They need support. I am so saddened by this. I want to adopt that little boy. He will get loads of love he won't know what to do with it.

[@aleramone23]

This video made me feel something warm moving inside my ribcage, i think i will visit a medic just in case.

[@Gryxll]

Worms.

[@alfieford95]

I wanna be his dad that's how bad I feel

[@jizz9464]

I kept watching this over and over.

[@edsmith6114]

Me too bro. When it gets to normal o'clock I'm spamming this to family and friends

[@RedAvery1]

its so perfect because its an actual moment, you cant script that. the kid says yes and makes us laugh a lot because of his answer and the drill inspectors response and then bam that kid grabbed you by the heart when he gave that answer to why he wants him to be his daddy and you can really hear the emotion in that kids voice.

[@L0ss2theS0ss]

i love how the sergeant took him backstage to give him the man talk rather than do it in front of a live audience on national TV