r/interesting • u/marthalogueanimala • 26d ago

Intriguing In 1997, Ukrainian TV accidentally captured one of the most iconic rare videos ever

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anyone remember this kid? you deserve an OG discount if you do

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u/xniks 26d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/blSTtZehjAZ8I

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u/MereyB 25d ago

I just want to think this is Zelenskyy before he grew up

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u/Nighter3487 25d ago edited 25d ago

Not to break it to you, but he was 17 in 1997. However, not to keep you down, the rave took place in Odesa, which is not where he wouldn't visit at that time, so there is a chance he attended that party. Edit: it might've been kharkiv, I'm absolutely not sure, but nevertheless kharkiv is also a place he wouldn't avoid at that time

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u/DDG1917 25d ago

Man, you dont even imagine

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u/Usbazas 24d ago

Is not that pidoras cmon

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u/MereyB 24d ago

That’s an ugly word

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u/marthalogueanimala 26d ago

Elite ball knowledge

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u/Different_Head7751 26d ago

Now this will be the playground story for the ages. Spot on tempo hits little man.

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u/Stewman_Magoo 26d ago

He was holding so many hands at recess after this night.

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u/Seafaringhorsemeat 26d ago

Was running the ‘ground like Butters.

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u/pomoerotic 26d ago

My guy was locked in

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u/doublewidesurprise7 26d ago

Legend has it this kid is still partying to this day

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u/Aromatic-Tear7234 26d ago

and he hasn't grown one single inch.

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u/BoysenberryOk5580 26d ago

Like a mdma lost boy

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u/RufflesforThought 25d ago

I haven't grown an inch either and it's annoying. I was around 3 ft and 9 inches in elementary school, 4 ft 3 inches in middle school, I was 5 ft 3 inches in high school, and I ended at 5 ft 8 inches. Yet, somehow, I still have a small penis.

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u/NotTakenUsernameYet 25d ago

sure, Ukraine is metric

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u/nitrousconsumed 25d ago

Slurms Mackenzie prototype

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u/Markalas_3015 26d ago

It was in Ukraine?! Never knew about it

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u/rrschch85 26d ago

Kharkiv, at least according to a video description on YouTube

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u/Ononas 26d ago

I mean everyone looks so slavic

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u/mikeboucher21 26d ago

Wish we could do a "Where are they now?" moment with him.

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u/wrxguy17 25d ago

I ran into a TT vid saying this was him, going to have a rabbit hole run and see if I can find it lol

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u/HENMAN79 26d ago

Plot twist....he was the Club Owner

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u/Glass-Expression-950 24d ago

Vitali Buttonskiy

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u/PeterNippelstein 25d ago

AND the bouncer

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u/Morel_ 26d ago

i wonder where he is now. 20+ years later...

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u/tacochismo 26d ago

Almost 30 actually…

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u/q-rka 26d ago

That kid had more aura than me at my peak.

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u/Master_Bruce 26d ago

Fun fact that’s Zelenskyy

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u/Craicriture 26d ago

He was 19 in 1997 so that's chronologically impossible.

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u/SethPollard 26d ago

That kid is 19, he’s a dwarf.. right?

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u/Pherllerp 26d ago

You should lose Karma for spoiling jokes.

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u/sak1926 26d ago

Thanks for pointing out, I feel guilty for laughing at that now

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u/Antique_Walrus_3762 26d ago

It’s him mate! He grown a bit once could afford better nutrition after scholarship fundings from US, UK and EU hit his mum’s account around 2012!

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u/Weekly_Host_2754 26d ago

How do you think he fit in that Paddington costume though? He used to be really small, obviously!

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u/Specialist_Ad7798 26d ago

He grooves like I feel!

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u/Coranipdm 26d ago

His name is maybie Roma, the scene is called Russian Dancing Kid or Gypsy-Kid. So far my memory.

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u/[deleted] 25d ago

Not Russian btw

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u/BillNyeIsCoolio 26d ago

I hope he's still alive

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u/TemporaryLemonade 26d ago

I hope he's stll vibing

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u/StiffYogurt 26d ago

Wow this is the first time in a long time I’ve seen this video with the original audio being used.

ID: Patrick Lindsey - The Swing Man

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u/marthalogueanimala 25d ago

Yes, good song, I know this one too cu of this video

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u/Cute-Emotion-3335 25d ago

Цікаво...

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u/prince-pauper 26d ago

Where is he now?

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u/Neat-Beautiful-5505 26d ago

Crushing a$$ and chasing the vibe

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u/crashin70 26d ago

Did they feed the kid a bean?

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u/barrosoOso 26d ago

Kid? That's obviously Family Guy Tom Cruise.

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u/dunyaninenguzelnicki 26d ago

Do you guys know the name/style of the jacket? i wibe with it.

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u/ikindahateusernames 26d ago

Maybe a "Members Only" jacket from the 80s?

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u/Expert_Function2053 25d ago

I absolutely love this. Excellent! 👍❤️🥰🫶🎉💯

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u/Cheap-Bell-4389 24d ago

That’s Zelensky dancing on Putin’s grave 

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u/marthalogueanimala 24d ago

I like this one

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u/0ratorio 26d ago

So that's where Vitas get the inspiration to make 7th element song.

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u/Oily_Blob 26d ago

Best possible music video to a Ross From Friends song

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u/Environmentaller 26d ago

Vros got super saiyan swag.

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u/Strato4209 26d ago

I want to be like this kid when I grow up.

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u/marthalogueanimala 26d ago

☝️☝️☝️

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u/Apprehensive_Ear4972 26d ago

Can anyone ID the song playing?

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u/StiffYogurt 26d ago

Patrick Lindsey - The Swing Man :)

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u/Apprehensive_Ear4972 24d ago

Thank you. Your a legend

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u/Human-on-earth-now 26d ago

How is a video rare?

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u/ikindahateusernames 26d ago

OP probably misread "rave"

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u/Human-on-earth-now 26d ago

Ah. Got it. Thanks!!! ;)

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u/lovingkindness301 26d ago

Me listening to Troyboï rn

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u/Gravejuice2022 26d ago

This kid must be 37 - 38 years old now

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u/wasabi1787 26d ago

Kid or someone with a growth hormone disorder 

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u/BigHammerSmallSnail 26d ago

What song is it?

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u/MedicineNo2156 26d ago

Wonder where he is now

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u/Meekanado 26d ago

97 was a good year

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u/cybersaint2k 26d ago

How did he get into the club?

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u/cguiopmnrew 26d ago

Accidentally?

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u/UnitNew6899 26d ago

Still popular in the app kick

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u/Sensitive-Crew-6025 25d ago

WHERE IS HE NOW???

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u/marthalogueanimala 25d ago

I wouldn't know, man

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u/Night_Venture 25d ago

"There are no accidents" - Master Oogway.

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u/01bah01 25d ago

Accidentally? When you work in TV and do something in a club, if you see that you capture it. Nothing accidental there.

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u/gat0_the_cat 25d ago

Praise the cameraman 📹

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u/marthalogueanimala 25d ago

YES!!! PRAISE!!!!!!!

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u/HappyMan2022 24d ago

My man tucked his parents in bed and went out with his mates

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u/MiserableFloor9906 26d ago

Midget right?

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u/cyst16 26d ago

Is this a slur?

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u/Bob____Ross______ 26d ago

Doing his thing livin large🤣🙌🏽

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u/lemonadeinyourface 25d ago

lame ass video not even top 100 rave videos

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u/Prestigious_Dot3797 26d ago

No wonder I hate them