Marine Guard Ignores Little Boy, Then People Notice What He Does With His Left Hand.

A classic commercial featuring a guard and a little boy went viral (video below). In the clip, released in 1997, a boy walks up to a Marine guard and asks if he is Santa Claus.

The guard ignores the boy, never making eye contact with him as the child looks up at him. The boy then pulls out his holiday list in the hopes the guard will bring him gifts. Shockingly, the guard reaches out his left hand and takes the list from the boy.

The touching commercial has been used to promote the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys For Tots program.The program began in 1947, and collects “new, unwrapped toys during October, November, and December each year” to distribute to needy children, reports NX2.

The goal is to send “a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, and patriotic citizens.” One of the few commercials I actually like ,” one viewer wrote.

“This video only lasts 30 seconds, iv seen it countless times, and it makes me cry every single time,” another added.

Related Posts

The Hidden Message Behind the First Three Colors You See

Colors carry a hidden language, reflecting emotions, memories, and struggles. The first three colors that draw your attention may reveal what you hold inside. Emotions & Meanings:…

Plus Size Traveler shamed for flying. Now encouraging others to travel at any size!

Plus-Size and Proud: Sarah’s Mission to Redefine Travel Travel should be for everyone, but plus-size adventurers often face challenges and judgment. Sarah, a confident traveler, experienced public…

Put 2 Plastic Bottles in the Washing Machine with Clothes — Unexpected Benefits Not Everyone Knows

A clever and eco-friendly laundry hack has been gaining popularity worldwide, and all it requires is something you likely already have at home—two empty plastic water bottles….

Lisa Marie Presley’s ex-husband Nicolas Cage reacts to the news of her passing

Lisa Marie Presley’s tragic passing was announced hours after the 54-year-old singer-songwriter and only daughter of ‘The King of Rock and Roll’ went into cardiac arrest in…

“What did you just say?” – Senator John Kennedy erupts over Stacey Abrams’

In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on July 29, 2025, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) unleashed a fiery rebuke against Stacey Abrams, accusing her of making “blatant racial…

He Told the Maid to ‘Shut Up and Work’—What Happened Next Made Him Beg for Forgiveness

The Crystal Rose Hotel’s grand ballroom shimmered under the glow of chandeliers. Dozens of the city’s most powerful businesspeople sat at tables draped in white linen, dining…