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This CBS Morning correspondent’s new unlikely friendship is the smile we all need today
An adorable video of a boy getting a Singer sewing machine for his birthday went viral on TikTok this month. Since then, he’s gained a megafan — and the feeling is so mutual.When author Aaron Gouveia uploaded a quick video from his son Sam’s ninth birthday, he couldn’t have anticipated the response:The minute-long video has 2.5 million views and counting.Related: Video of boy receiving a sewing machine for his ninth birthday goes viral on TikTokThe story got picked up on CBS Morning for their “The Uplift” segment, and the two male commentators voiced their support for the boy’s love of sewing and nail polish.In response to some bullying young Sam has received for his interests in the past, David Begnaud showed off his own painted nails, while former football player Nate Burleson expressed his love of sewing.Sam responded to the two in a video, especially calling Begnaud’s nails “fire”:You and Nate definitely have a fan! pic.twitter.com/r0qIPC2FIZ— Reproductive rights are human rights (@DaddyFiles) August 24, 2022Begnaud sent his own enthusiastic video response (with his two young nieces in tow):Hey Sam! pic.twitter.com/nYrvYM0P3B— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) August 24, 2022“Who you are is exactly what you were put on this Earth to be,” Begnaud says.