This melts your heart, regardless of which team you’re cheering for.
Over the weekend, a fan in the University of Michigan’s Michigan Stadium captured the hearts of fans everywhere after going viral during the game. While most viral football fan moments often revolve around being overserved, getting into a fight, or being shirtless and painted up on the first row of the student section, this moment is far more wholesome.
During each Michigan home game, the university plays The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” over the speakers, and the crowd sings along between the third and fourth quarters. The tradition was adopted by Wolverine fans in 2016 and has become a renowned tradition in the stadium.
The moment is so iconic that EA Sports College Football ’26 is bringing “Mr. Brightside” to the gaming universe.
Given that it’s a relatively new tradition, being less than a decade old, some long-time Wolverine fans are having to get used to singing the words of the famed song, which brings us to this wholesome moment from the game over the weekend. A fan caught a man holding up a piece of paper during the “Mr. Brightside” portion of the game.
What was on that piece of paper? A printed copy of the “Mr. Brightside” lyrics from AZ Lyrics. The elderly gentleman holds the paper proudly so he can sing along with the rest of Michigan Stadium, and so that he’s in the know with this new-ish tradition.
Are you kidding me?! I didn’t think I’d be starting my Monday sobbing for folks I didn’t know, but here we are. As an Oklahoma State University alum, if I saw a fan doing this while we sang Garth Brooks’ “Friends In Low Places,” I would have snot running down my face.
Check it out:
@cam.acky Caught this adorable moment at the UofM game yesterday🥹#michiganfootball #maizeout #fyp #universityofmichigan ♬ original sound – Camryn🐛🍃🌚
It didn’t take long for this video to gain popularity online, accumulating over 2 million views in just 24 hours since its posting. This video serves as further proof that music truly brings all walks of life together.
Check out some of my favorite comments left on this video before you go:
“HE PRINTED THAT OUT TO BE INCLUDED.”
“Sobbing in the comment section.”
“Not to be dramatic, but I would die for this man.”
“He knows ball.”
“AZ Lyrics, I spent so much time there as a kid.”
“The fact that it was printed rather than on the phone, he put all the effort.”
“He’s gotta be thinking this all makes no sense.”
“Stop, this is the sweetest thing.”
“Honestly, props to him bc I still just make up my own words.”
“I hate Michigan, but this made my heart melt.”
“Protect this man at all costs.”
“Stop, I cannot handle this.”
“Oh, to experience this song for the first time again.”
Fire up “Mr. Brightside” while you’re here:
