Boy stuns crowd with his piano cover of ‘Pink Pony Club,’ all while wearing a unicorn costume
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Boy stuns crowd with his piano cover of ‘Pink Pony Club,’ all while wearing a unicorn costume

Just when you think you’ve experienced every amazing rendition of Chappell Roan’s ”Pink Pony Club,” a 10-year-old in a blow-up unicorn costume comes along and raises the bar once again.  In a video shared to TikTok, a boy named Caleb twirled his way onto the stage for his school’s talent show, all before settling at the piano and expertly playing a jaunty instrumental version of the popular tune.  Caleb’s mom, who posted the video, aptly wrote, “boys got talent for days, and fearless to boot” in the caption. More than 14 million views later, people were floored by both of those qualities. @baumanna000 Pink pony on piano!!!! Boys got talent for days! And fearless to boot #pinkponyclub #talentshow #chappelroan #kidsoftiktok ♬ original sound – Anna “I wanna be like him when I grow up’ “Tell him to stay whimsy forever.” “I hope he knows how cool he actually is.” In an interview with People, Michael, Caleb’s father, said Caleb began playing piano at age seven and quickly fell in love with how it helped him focus. Since then, he has developed a routine of practicing for 10 minutes a day, every day. As for the costume idea, he came up with that entirely on his own. And this doesn’t seem to be the first time Caleb has dressed up to make music. Here he is unleashing his Captain Jack Sparrow while playing the Pirates of the Caribbean main theme: @baumanna000 The Pink Pony has moved on to his next role!!! Can you guess what part he got in the school play? Costume fit check #kidsoftiktok #joy #wholesome ♬ original sound – Anna And here he is in a Deadpool costume. Sure, no piano involved, but the dance is too cute not to share: @baumanna000 My 9 year old is such a vibe! Don’t mind the back up dancer #deadpool #kidsgonewild @Ryan Reynolds ♬ Bye Bye Bye – *NSYNC It’s all a testament to Caleb’s personality. “He is a sweet boy who is full of positivity and brings fun energy to everything he does,” his father gushed.  Really, that joy might be the most impressive part of all. Plenty of kids learn instruments quickly. Plenty of kids perform well in talent shows. But not every kid walks onstage in a giant inflatable unicorn suit, totally uninhibited, completely themselves, and turns a performance into something people remember long after the final note fades. And if the Internet’s reaction is any indication, people are craving exactly this kind of wholesome, joyful content. Polished performances are great, but there’s something extra special about a kid who shows up, has fun, and brings everyone along for the ride. Beyond the instant dose of dopamine, we can all take away some tried-and-true wisdom behind Caleb’s refreshingly simple approach: Practice a little every day. Commit to what you love. Add whatever makes you smile. It’s the kind of formula adults tend to overcomplicate, even though it works just as well at any age. Bottom line: confidence grows when we are brave enough to fully express ourselves. Whether that’s dressing up as a pirate, a superhero, or a unicorn, or giving ourselves permission to be playful and try new things. As Caleb reminds us, a little whimsy goes a long way.  The post Boy stuns crowd with his piano cover of ‘Pink Pony Club,’ all while wearing a unicorn costume appeared first on Upworthy.