Noah Ritter was living a pretty normal life as your average 5-year-old—just going with the flow, enjoying snacks, cartoons, and time with family—until one summer day changed everything. It was during the summer of 2013 when Noah, born on November 8, 2008 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, found himself at the county fair with his Grandpa Jack. Little did they know, this would be the start of something big. While they were there, Newswatch 16 reporter Sofia Ojeda spotted young Noah and decided to do a quick interview. What followed was pure gold—a minute and thirty-three seconds of television magic.

In that now-famous clip, Noah stood tall, gripping the microphone like he’d been doing it for years. His delivery? A hilariously flat, deadpan tone that oddly echoed legendary sportscaster Howard Cosell. But what really made people stop and laugh was how often he dropped the word “apparently.” Over and over again. Apparently, it was genius. And just like that, the internet couldn’t get enough. The video went viral, and suddenly, everyone wanted to meet Noah Ritter—the kid who stole the spotlight with nothing but a monotone voice and a favorite word.

From there, things moved fast. Noah Ritter appeared on “The Colbert Report,” charming audiences with his calm confidence. Then came a feature on “Good Morning America,” where he chatted with Michael Strahan like a tiny media pro. He even became a semi-regular guest on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” winning hearts across the country. All of this, mind you, while still just a kid from Pennsylvania with a knack for saying “apparently” at just the right moment.

By 2017, Noah Ritter had leveled up yet again—this time as a judge on ABC’s “The Toy Box,” a reality series hosted by Eric Stonestreet from “Modern Family.” Think of it as “Shark Tank,” but for toys and aimed at younger inventors. And there he was, Noah Ritter, giving thoughtful feedback alongside adult judges. Not too shabby for someone who started out just talking to a reporter at a fair.

Looking back, it’s kind of amazing how one spontaneous moment turned Noah Ritter into a household name. From Wilkes-Barre to national TV, his journey shows that sometimes, all it takes is a little authenticity—and maybe a well-placed “apparently”—to make a big splash.