Most Enthusiastic Spelling Bee Contestant Ever Shouts "I Know It!" Before Misspelling Word
Jacob Williamson may have lost the National Spelling Bee after misspelling "kabaragoya," but he won a lot of hearts over his unbridled love of words.
At the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee, 15-year-old Jacob Williamson was the clear favorite of Twitter followers for his sheer enthusiasm for spelling.
If you need some unbridled joy in your life, tune into the #spellingbee to watch Jacob get a word right.
holly worthy@hworthyFollow
If you need some unbridled joy in your life, tune into the #spellingbee to watch Jacob get a word right.
3:14 PM - 29 May 14RetweetFavorite
"Please give me a word I know," Williamson excitedly told bee Pronouncer Jacques Bailly before getting "euripus" on Wednesday.
Jacob replied: "I know it! Greek, right?" Yes, came the answer, and Williamson quickly spelled the word correctly.
On Wednesday night, Williamson also aced his word "carcharodont."
The competition Wednesday featured 281 spellers from around the world and Williamson was one of just 12 finalists who advanced.
But he was eliminated Thursday night, after shouting with excitement "I know it, I totally know it!" and misspelling "kabaragoya."
Twitter was clearly disappointed by Williamson's lost.
Jacob Williamson misspells. Jacob screams. Twitter explodes. The #SpellingBee is down to 6 spellers. @ScrippsBee
Natalie DiBlasio@ndiblasioFollow
Jacob Williamson misspells. Jacob screams. Twitter explodes. The #SpellingBee is down to 6 spellers. @ScrippsBee
3:21 PM - 29 May 14RetweetFavorite
Holy shit. Crushed we are all crushed. #TeamJacob #spellingbee
Allison Rockey@AllisonRockeyFollow
Holy shit. Crushed we are all crushed. #TeamJacob #spellingbee
3:20 PM - 29 May 14RetweetFavorite
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Jacob is eliminated! #spellingbee
Spencer Wagen@SpencerWagenFollow
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Jacob is eliminated! #spellingbee
3:20 PM - 29 May 14RetweetFavorite
Although some were quick to criticize William's self-assurance:
"I KNOW THIS ONE!" Actually, no, you don't. #SpellingBee
Sean Quinn@sdquinnFollow
"I KNOW THIS ONE!" Actually, no, you don't. #SpellingBee
3:20 PM - 29 May 14RetweetFavorite
lesson learned.. dont get too cocky #spellingbee
Texas HS Football@texashsfootballFollow
lesson learned.. dont get too cocky #spellingbee
3:20 PM - 29 May 14RetweetFavorite
I wonder if Jacob knows how to spell HUBRIS #spellingbee
diana@dianarbolFollow
I wonder if Jacob knows how to spell HUBRIS #spellingbee
3:20 PM - 29 May 14RetweetFavorite
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