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The story of Scott Kelly’s résumé mishap at a Jonas Brothers concert shows how lighthearted, geeky moments can capture the world’s attention.

The Jonas Brothers perform at the "Kids Inaugural: We Are the Future" concert at the Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2009

A Concert, a Résumé, and Instant Fame

During a Jonas Brothers concert in Buffalo, audience members expected the usual musical excitement—until one attendee noticed a man in front of her intently scanning a PDF labeled “Scott Kelly Resume Sept 2025” on his phone. Amused by the scene, she recorded the moment and posted it to TikTok. The internet quickly took notice. Within hours, the short clip received millions of views, sparking a flood of comments, memes, and reposts across platforms.

As viewers speculated about “the résumé guy,” national outlets quickly picked up the story. Scott Kelly, identified by the growing online community, found himself overwhelmed with messages of support and lighthearted jokes about his apparent dedication. Celebrities and major brands joined in the conversation, praising the surprising mix of career ambition and pop culture fun.

From Viral Sensation to National TV

The viral moment brought Kelly even more into the spotlight, leading to invitations to appear on major broadcasts like *Fox & Friends* and *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon*. On Fallon’s show, the host displayed a QR code that linked directly to the now-famous résumé and discussed the episode with his usual humor.

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The Jonas Brothers perform at the "Kids Inaugural: We Are the Future" concert at the Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2009 via Wikimedia Commons by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark O'Donald with usage type - Public Domain

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The Jonas Brothers perform at the "Kids Inaugural: We Are the Future" concert at the Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2009 via Wikimedia Commons by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark O'Donald with usage type - Public Domain

 

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