“Apparently” this kid is still a Pennsylvania fair sensation — even a decade later.
A 5-year-old youngster who went viral in 2014 for his adorable television interview at the Wayne County Fair in Honesdale reappeared in front of a camera over the weekend and gave viewers a blast of nostalgia.
Noah Ritter, now 15 years old and always known as the “Apparently Kid,” recited the famous lines for a local television station that boosted him to stardom — and led him to meet high-profile celebs and even an ex-president.
“And apparently, I’ve never been on live television before,” Ritter said Sunday in the best impression of his younger self. “Grandpa gives me the remote every time we watch the Powerball.”
Ritter, who is a few feet faller with hair that is several inches longer, couldn’t help but crack a smile during the reenactment.
“Feels pretty good, I feel nostalgic about it,” he told WNEP as he stood next to his grandfather, Jack, who was with him during the 2014 instant-classic interview that has racked up nearly 70 million views on YouTube.
“Makes me reminiscent about being here, this exact spot 10 years ago.”
Over the past decade, Ritter has met actors Jennifer Garner and Jim Carrey, pop star Ariana Grande, former President Bill Clinton and others, according to the station. He would even appear on Ellen DeGeneres’ daytime show.
His viral interview on WNEP lasted for about 90 seconds — and during which he used the word “apparently” multiple times.
“I’ve never ever been on live television, I never, ever been on live television,” he said back then as he even held the station’s mic.
The television reporter, Sofia Ojeda, who couldn’t stop laughing during the incredible sound bite, now works as a news anchor KPRC in Houston.
“10 years ago was such a fun time,” the journalist tweeted along with a laughing emoji.
Ritter and his grandfather still have a close bond.
“Whenever a new movie comes out, we like to review it, post it on my YouTube Channel,” Ritter told WNEP on Sunday.
“Now I’m juggling YouTube, school, track, football, a bunch of other stuff. I’m going into my sophomore year. I’m getting ready to drive.”
But no matter where life takes him, he said he’ll always find a way to make it the Wayne County Fair.
“Coming here, enjoying the rides, enjoying the food, seeing all the animals, and stuff like that,” Ritter said, per the station.
“See, I think I’ll come here every year, when they have it. I think I’ll keep the streak going.”
