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The Awesome Story Of Caine’s Arcade

by on April 10, 2012

If you haven’t seen this yet, watch this short film about an ingenious little boy who built himself a cardboard arcade in his dad’s East L.A. used auto parts store, a film maker who happened upon it, and the flash mob that turned the arcade into a happening. Really, you should watch it, especially if you need a smile:

Talk about nerdy obsessions. This kid’s ingenuity is astonishing. How can you not love it?

HT: Kotaku

 
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  5. Wow that was incredibly touching. It is so nice to see a kid with such unbounded imagination and drive and a group of folks who are willing to take a bit of time to make a kid’s day.

  7. No tears….but I put my money where this kid’s brain is. Imagine what he’ll be able to accomplish once he learns what the “checkmark” button on a calculator REALLY does…

  9. To all parents, This is why I feel you should never give your child any ipods or tablets or any pda type device. Let them make shit and really use that brilliant head!

  10. Adorable and lovely. I was super impressed by his “security system” for the fun pass. I hope Caine goes on to do even more great things with that fantastic mind of his.

  11. Not ashamed to admit that this was so touching that I cried a bit – I hope that I’m raising my kids to chase their dreams as hard as Caine.

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