The Internet’s Reactions To The Guy Who Tried (And Failed) To Backflip On CNN Are Brilliantly Hilarious

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Unpredictable events can transpire during live television broadcasts, as demonstrated by Jenna Bush Hager’s unplanned outburst on her NBC talk show when she accidentally cursed. Similarly, a person has recently gained attention for an embarrassing mishap that took place when he attempted a backflip live on CNN. This video is precisely the sort of content the Internet was designed to share, and the responses to it are priceless and side-splittingly funny.

During an episode of CNN News Central, scheduled for 2025 television, RobertAnthony Cruz from the exhibition baseball team Savannah Bananas was expected to kick off a segment about “America’s favorite pastime” by performing a backflip. However, things didn’t go as planned, as this is what actually occurred:

Currently, the viral video has garnered a staggering 7.5 million views in under a day. The chilling sound of the ball player colliding with the ground is rather distressing, while the scene becomes even more uncomfortable as host Kate Bolduan utters “Oh Jesus” and covers her face, and co-host John Berman continues to read from the teleprompter.

What you just saw there is a brand new twist on America’s favorite pastime.

That certainly was a twist, but probably not the one anyone was expecting.

Nevertheless, even though the Savannah Banana might have suffered a significant blow to his self-esteem, two spectators offered an unusual perspective on why this unsuccessful stunt was actually not a failure at all.

  • 1,000 times funnier and more interesting than a successful backflip. He should be very proud. – lafauexprod
  • Agree! Who would have remembered this backflip had he not flopped? It would have not made a dent in the world, boring. Now he is cemented in eternity. – stuartpatten

It’s hard to deny their persuasive points. Though RobertAnthony Cruz is gaining traction on social platforms, someone else suggested he fully taste the duration of his moment in the limelight, by saying:

Back in 2010, it could have easily led to the creation of an auto-tuned music video and at least five daytime talk show appearances. Once upon a time, we were a genuine nation.

Others recalled its similarity to a classic viral fail. Who wore this face-plant better?

Additionally, there were numerous remarks likening him to the acrobatic musician Benson Boone, renowned for performing flips in his lively concerts.

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Other hilarious reactions included:

  • How 2025 has felt so far – neverbeentoihop
  • Technically they did accomplish a backflip – bestfoodalex
  • man i would quit everything move to a new country assume a new identity and go in to hiding for the rest of my life bc no fuckin way – oldfashionedjaz
  • Is he…is he okay? – SuperClaire25

To answer that last question, yes, RobertAnthony Cruz is OK, which he confirmed in a lighthearted Instagram post, saying:

As a film enthusiast, let me tell you, the soundtrack amplifies the humor by a whopping tenfold! Go on, give in to the laughter. I’m good, just a few stitches here and there, a bit of bruised pride, but hey, who needs that when we have some legendary dad tales?

Unfortunately, the individual ended up requiring stitches following an unsuccessful backflip attempt. It’s likely that the pain from his wounded pride was even more agonizing than the physical injury. The video of his misadventure has gone viral and continues to circulate, but at least he can laugh about it now.

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2025-07-26 01:38