Reporter in Viral Bison Video at Yellowstone Reflects on 1 Year Anniversary of Meme

The Iowa reporter who went viral after his authentic reaction to a herd of bison approaching him became a meme reflected on the moment and how he's grown.

Mar 25, 2021
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The reporter in the viral video that showed him avoiding a herd of bison while recording at Yellowstone National Park reflected on the moment on its one-year anniversary and talked about how much he’s grown since then.

There was a herd of bison walking right toward me at @YellowstoneNPS today! pic.twitter.com/sdrBvojpwF

— Deion Broxton (@DeionBroxton) March 25, 2020

A year later. I get tired of talking about this video. But it’s a reminder of my journey. I couldn’t get a job on TV because of my hood/Baltimore accent. I spent thousands on a speech coach. Fast forward, this week I learned I won an award from the Iowa Broadcast News Association https://t.co/4L8JP6cOAy

— Deion Broxton (@DeionBroxton) March 25, 2021

If I worked for Yellowstone I'd have this video on the website and I'd show it at ranger stations. So many people get hurt by the animals and this is a good example of what people should do. Congrats on your award 🙌

— 🐬 Undisputed Best Miami Dolphins Fan 🐬 (@Haggie24) March 25, 2021

 

And again, this is why what’s considered the “professional standard” is actually usually just racism and white supremacy dressed up in a suit and tie. Congratulations on the award, sorry it had to take so long 💫

— Khaleesi ✨ (@TheDejaKing) March 25, 2021

 

Congratulations! Even if you don’t recognize it now, your video brought the state of Montana and really people from all around the world, immense joy and laughter at a time when it was truly needed.

Best of luck to you in your continued journey!

— Wilmot Collins (@CollinsWilmot) March 25, 2021

 

 

They did use it for a poster https://t.co/psQw1mzmZb

— Katie Mack (@AstroKatie) March 25, 2021

 

As a fellow KTVM alumni & someone who was told over & over again by news directors how I would never make it in this business because of my voice..let me say congrats AND that the best way to the market/job of your dreams is to IGNORE anyone who wants to change you - embrace YOU!

— Travis🏳️‍🌈Mayfield (@TravisMayfield) March 25, 2021

 

 

Congratulations!
I am sure you are tired about talking about the video.
Thanks for all the times you talked about it to a fan when it had lost a lot of meaning to you.
It still meant something to them.

— Cowboy Wally (@BHRWRESTLING) March 25, 2021

 

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