Batkid Miles Scott Inspires Mass Excitement: President Obama Sends "Way to Go" Message, Britney Spears & More Tweet Love

5-year-old got to be his favorite superhero for a day with the help of the city of San Francisco and the Make-A-Wish Foundation

By Natalie Finn Nov 16, 2013 12:49 AMTags
Batman, Batkid, Make-A-Wish, MilesRamin Talaie/Getty Images

Though small acts of kindness are to be appreciated, there's nothing like an awesome, grandiose act of kindness, either!

The story of Batkid Miles Scott—a 5-year-old who is now in remission from leukemia and who, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the city of San Francisco, got to live out his dream of helping the good citizens of Gotham for a day—has prompted a revelatory outpouring of excitement from all around the world—and that includes the White House.

"Way to go, Miles, way to save Gotham," President Barack Obama encouraged the real-life hero in a Vine video.

FLOTUS was of a similar mind as her husband, with Michelle Obama also tweeting: "Thanks for catching all those bad guys #SFBatKid! You're an inspiration to us all. -mo"

And the epic event that was Miles' day of fightin' crime and being absolutely adorable also inspired a massive, warm bear hug from the celebrity twitterverse. Here's a sampling of the joy that the image of Miles living his dream brought to so many:

Britney Spears: Awwwthis makes me smile! Miles really is a superhero and inspiration to all

Olivia Munn: "I love #Batkid. I'm cheering you on little man!!"

Zachary Levi: "Mind blown. Heart melted. Smile permanently glued to my face. Giant props to @MakeAWish and the city of SF. #BatKid"

Maria Bello: "We are cheering for you Batkid. #sfbatkid Watch his journey live! Such an incredible day for this special young boy."

Khloé Kardashian Odom: "Batkid ismy hero!!! Tomorrow is neverpromised. You never know when you might be seeing someone for the last time. Set your pride aside and learn to be honest with those who deserve honesty as if tomorrow wasn't promised. I love you all. Stay in the NOW"

Ryan Seacrest: "my eyes are raining over these pics of Batkid's big day..wow"

Craig Ferguson: "San Francisco! You magnificent bastards. #batkid"

Kevin Pollack: "SO proud of my home town!"

Andrew Stanton: "I know who the luckiest kid in the world is for today."

Christopher Hayes: "OK, now I'm totally crying in my office looking at these #batkid photos"

Lara Spencer: "We LOVE #batkid '@jomeone: @LaraSpencer @GMA will @GMA be following 'Batboy' today? When will the story air? Thank you!!!'"

Jeff Dye: "Love love love"

Chris Cuomo: Thanks @BatKid for keeping us safe! #BatKid #SFBatKid @NewDay would be honored to relay any messages you have for Gotham. At your service!"

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