A heartwarming video capturing the moment a man is referred to with a “Dr.” title for the first time has gone viral on TikTok.
The clip, shared by user @ayy_desto, has amassed over 118,000 views since it was posted on Thursday, enchanting viewers with its display of genuine joy and accomplishment.
A message overlaid on the clip reads: “The moment I found out I became Dr. Lewis.”
A caption accompanying the post says: “I’m finally done [with] school and this is how I found out.”
The footage shows a man sitting at a desk in front of a laptop and a computer screen, appearing to be on a video call. As he listens intently, a voice from the computer asks: “Dr. Lewis, are you there?”
Stunned, the man bursts into laughter and responds: “What?” His delight is unmistakable as he claps his hands together and asks: “For real?”
The voice on the call repeats “Dr. Lewis,” prompting another round of hysterical laughter from the newly named doctor. The video ends with Dr. Lewis visibly overjoyed, sharing his elation with the world.
The viral post comes as less than half of Americans aged 25 and older (4 out of 10) were found to have a bachelor’s degree, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey. The data showed that, as of 2021, 37.9 percent of those in this age group held a bachelor’s degree, including 14.3 percent who also had a graduate or professional degree.
Since 2000, the share of Americans in this age group with a bachelor’s degree has increased across all races and ethnicities, according to data compiled from the 2000-2002 March Population Survey, the 2003-2021 Annual Social and Economic Supplement to the Current Population Survey as well as the Census Bureau.
Among those aged 25 and older, 61 percent of Asian Americans were reported to have a bachelor’s degree or more education, along with 42 percent of white adults, 28 percent of Black adults and 21 percent of Hispanic adults, according to the Current Population Survey.
The brief but touching TikTok clip has resonated deeply with viewers, many of whom congratulated Dr. Lewis for his achievement in the comments.
Marie wrote: “Congratulations Doctor!!” and Legalbkwrm added: “I don’t know you, but I’m SO PROUD OF YOU. CONGRATULATIONS.”
Sakari Chatmon echoed the sentiment, saying: “Awww such a proud moment.”
Another user, @andreared0408, expressed their excitement saying: “I was screaming for you!! Congratulations.”
G. Larae shared their emotional reaction, noting: “Wait cause I’m ’bout to cry congratulations DR. Lewis.”
User @estheticswithtoni humorously admitted: “Crying for people I don’t know do not be on my bingo cards.”
Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.
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