Anyway, here is a story that I stumbled across earlier today that shows you just how far a viral video can get you. A 53 year old man by the name of Ted Williams has recently been offered a job by the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers as an announcer at the team's downtown arena, the Quicken Loans Arena.
The homeless Ted Williams, who was only recently inhabiting a tent, has been soliciting money along a street in Columbus, Ohio since his life and career (as a radio announcer) were ruined by arrests, drugs, alcohol, and jail for theft and forgery. Holding an old piece of cardboard telling of his "God given gift", his slogan caught the eye of a reporter for the city's local news, who posted online a quick video of Ted demonstrating his voice over skills. The video soon became viral and shortly after, Ted was contacted this past Wednesday and was offered the job by the Cavaliers. He has also been asked the "official voice" of Kraft's Macaroni and Cheese.
The father of nine has been hoping that a job offer would come his way, and looks like his hope has come true!
For those curious about the video that set it all in motion:
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