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Emotional Interview With ‘The Boy Who Stood Up To A Bully’ Casey Heynes

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Casey Heynes has captivated the world’s attention with the video of him standing up to a bully and laying the smackdown. As some news reports analyze the consequences of the fight, one news show in Australia went right to Casey to get his inspirational story.

Casey provides play-by-play commentary for his bully confrontation and admits that he wasn’t really thinking. The interview reveals that Casey suffered from a “lifetime of torment and abuse” and was all alone since his friends had deserted him. Casey sadly spoke about how he could only remember a couple of days when nobody would tease him, and that he even contemplated suicide. Finally though, as documented in the now famous clip, Casey just reached a point where enough was enough and snapped.

Casey has no regrets about the incident, but even more importantly, has a profound message for bullying victims around the world: “look for the good days, keep your chin up and school ain’t going to last forever.” And with Casey’s international popularity, and hundreds of thousands of supporters through social media, Casey is likely to have many more very good days in the future.

Watch the clip below from Australia’s A Current Affair:

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  • Colorado_Conservative

    Kudos to Casey.
    Bullies are insecure wimps when confronted.

    Casey will no longer lack friends…..I hope he tells the 8 kids he once thought were his friends to go pound sand if they pathetically come back to him now that he is famous world wide.

  • Probably NOT wrong

    What a Great Kid!
    I was hoping he would have picked the little
    shit up and threw him AT the other little turds that
    were taunting him.
    He most likely solved a problem at that particular school
    that the damn Administration was incapable of solving.
    New Lesson, Bully boys and girls!
    DON’T F*CK WITH CASEY!

  • Ronald McReagan

    And little Casey Heynes, the bullied boy without a friend in the world, grew up to be… Rush Limbaugh. And now you know… the rest of the story.

  • jjay7381

    This gives me hope that someday someone will give Gordon Bloyer a taste of his own medicine.

  • BatBoy

    Ronald McReagan said:
    And little Casey Heynes, the bullied boy without a friend in the world, grew up to be… Rush Limbaugh.

    We have many bullies on this site
    Ronald McRegan for starters…
    The missing RRKing “King of the Cyber Bullies” KCB for short!

    The rest, well you will show your ugly heads…..

  • TeaPartyPatriot

    Heynes should be an inspiration and role model to ALL American patriots: when faced with the relentless bullying of the lunatic-left d-crat socialists, their unionista goons and thugs and the lamestream socialist media’s “Corrupt B-tards”, BODY SLAM THEM –HARD.

  • Colorado_Conservative

    BatBoy said:
    We have many bullies on this site
    Ronald McRegan for starters…
    The missing RRKing “King of the Cyber Bullies” KCB for short!

    The rest, well you will show your ugly heads…..

    Any bets Ronald McReagan drives a BIG truck to offset his short assets?

  • Independent

    This kid is twice the size of his so-called “bully”. He is not a victim at all, his use of force was aggravated assault and he could have seriously injured him. The media hype around this flies in the face of logic, this kid mighta been picked on, but obviously he could have defended himself at any time, his use of force was not appropriate and he should be expelled and entered in to some kind of psychiatric program.

  • Liberal Tormentor

    Independent, did you even watch the video of what happened? He was repeatedly punched in the face by that little punk. If more victims did this, there would be alot less bullying.

  • ROCKSTEADY

    Independent said:
    Independent

    He showed a lot of restraint leading up to this bit of bullying.I think the boy who made the choice to tease him was taught a lesson and he and his parents need a psychiatric program.

  • ROCKSTEADY

    Liberal Tormentor said:
    If more victims did this, there would be alot less bullying.

    There could also be more shootings like Columbine.

  • EricBoisen

    This got political way too fast.

  • jo hoochie

    BatBoy said:
    We have many bullies on this siteRonald McRegan for starters…The missing RRKing “King of the Cyber Bullies” KCB for short! The rest, well you will show your ugly heads…..

    Bully Mad Dog “Garth”

  • c54910

    Independent said:
    A bunch of retarded nonsense.

    If someone punches you in the face multiple times, you’re just going to stand there like a pussy? Good to know. There are a lot of people that would probably like to practice their right hooks on a cowardly target.

  • Raygun

    That was really nice to watch. Usually these interviews with internet famous kids end up mean or awkward, but that was really sweet.

  • http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

    jjay7381 said:
    This gives me hope that someday someone will give Gordon Bloyer a taste of his own medicine.

    LOL you are one of the ignorant bullies here. There are about ten of you that try to bully me but you always turn out to be the cowards hiding behind the phony names.

  • Dave Richards

    Independent said:
    This kid is twice the size of his so-called “bully”. He is not a victim at all, his use of force was aggravated assault and he could have seriously injured him. The media hype around this flies in the face of logic, this kid mighta been picked on, but obviously he could have defended himself at any time, his use of force was not appropriate and he should be expelled and entered in to some kind of psychiatric program.

    You sir, are a fool. It is not against the law to defend one’s self. He was not the agressor. He gave the bully plenty of rope with which to hang himself.

    You’re an idiot!!

  • Dave Richards

    gordonbloyershow said:
    LOL you are one of the ignorant bullies here. There are about ten of you that try to bully me but you always turn out to be the cowards hiding behind the phony names.

    jjay is not a bully. He’s a wimpy little pusssy boy.

  • http://www.snowspot.net Snowspot

    gordonbloyershow said:
    LOL you are one of the ignorant bullies here. There are about ten of you that try to bully me but you always turn out to be the cowards hiding behind the phony names.

    What kind of person gives their real name to a bunch of strangers on the internet with people can steal your identity? Sorry Gordon but you have to think a little more clearly… it’s actually a really stupid idea to put your name in your screenname, I’m sure libertarians would agree.

    Anyway, no one bully’s you, you say ridiculous things and say offensive things and you get back what you give.

  • Probably NOT wrong

    Ronald McReagan said:
    And little Casey Heynes, the bullied boy without a friend in the world, grew up to be… Rush Limbaugh. And now you know… the rest of the story.

    Independent said:
    This kid is twice the size of his so-called “bully”. He is not a victim at all, his use of force was aggravated assault and he could have seriously injured him. The media hype around this flies in the face of logic, this kid mighta been picked on, but obviously he could have defended himself at any time, his use of force was not appropriate and he should be expelled and entered in to some kind of psychiatric program.

    People like Independent and Ronald McReagan are always going to get
    on a thread like this and take the opposite position from the majority with
    stupid statements. They are bringing much needed attention to themselves
    even though no one else knows who they are or gives a shit! Pathetic, isn’t it?

  • Ronald McReagan

    Probably NOT wrong said:
    People like Independent and Ronald McReagan are always going to geton a thread like this and take the opposite position from the majority withstupid statements. They are bringing much needed attention to themselveseven though no one else knows who they are or gives a shit! Pathetic, isn’t it?

    But my theory makes sense! The stocky build, the round face and ruddy cheeks, the ardent fans, the hatred of bullies and their intimidating methods… it simply CAN’T be a coincidence!

  • Grammie

    Hey, did you notice the guy in the baseball cap

    Raygun said:
    That was really nice to watch. Usually these interviews with internet famous kids end up mean or awkward, but that was really sweet.

    Dittos!!!!!

  • http://www.squidoo.com/lauriebethsgrotto Laurie Beth

    God, this poor kid. Where the hell were the adults when this was going on, and when they were DUCT TAPING him to a POLE? It shouldn’t have had to come to this…

    As a sidenote, kudos to his big sister for being awesome. Aw. Sign of good parenting that the kids are so close. I think he was probably just sad and scared and ashamed to tell his parents what was happening to him at school.

  • http://www.squidoo.com/lauriebethsgrotto Laurie Beth

    Sorry–should have thanked you guys for covering this. Was a bit emotionally staggered. Thank you, Mediaite.

  • Wimpy Bully

    What about the school administration? Either they didn’t know, in which case they aren’t paying attention to the kids in their charge and they’re incompetent, or worse, much worse, they knew. Suspend the kids? The people who run the school should lose their jobs. The adults are supposed to be the responsible ones, and they’re supposed to show kids what responsible people do and what happens to people who behave irresponsibly. Get rid of them.

  • Liberal Tormentor

    ROCKSTEADY says:
    Liberal Tormentor said:
    If more victims did this, there would be alot less bullying.

    There could also be more shootings like Columbine.

    Wrong, it was nipped in the bud before it came to that.

  • http://www.squidoo.com/lauriebethsgrotto Laurie Beth

    It wasn’t nipped in the bud at ALL. It shouldn’t have come to this, and the only reason this was where it ended is because it was caught on tape.

    Don’t read that as my blaming the victim–not at all. It’s the fault of the adults who are supposed to be nurturing, protecting, and DISCIPLINING these kids.

  • http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

    Snowspot said:
    What kind of person gives their real name to a bunch of strangers on the internet with people can steal your identity? Sorry Gordon but you have to think a little more clearly… it’s actually a really stupid idea to put your name in your screenname, I’m sure libertarians would agree. Anyway, no one bully’s you, you say ridiculous things and say offensive things and you get back what you give.

    WetSpot you have no idea what you are talking about. Just keep hiding behind the phony name you coward.

  • ROCKSTEADY

    Liberal Tormentor said:
    Tormentor

    You do understand the boys at Columbine were also bullied and took matters into their own hands. Glad this one did not end up like that. I’m curious what the parents of the bully have to say.Did they teach their child to pick on people for sport or make fun of people themselves so the child thinks its ok?

  • the real john t

    gordonbloyershow said:
    Just keep hiding behind the phony name you coward.

    You are like a broken record. You are one serious mental case. You should be confined to a mental institution.

  • Lover

    Snowspot said:
    What kind of person gives their real name to a bunch of strangers on the internet with people can steal your identity? Sorry Gordon but you have to think a little more clearly… it’s actually a really stupid idea to put your name in your screenname, I’m sure libertarians would agree.

    Anyway, no one bully’s you, you say ridiculous things and say offensive things and you get back what you give.

    You get more idiotic by the day.

  • the real john t

    Lover said:
    You get more idiotic by the day.

    Then what’s your real name big boy?

  • jjay7381

    gordonbloyershow said:
    LOL you are one of the ignorant bullies here. There are about ten of you that try to bully me but you always turn out to be the cowards hiding behind the phony names.

    I understand it must be difficult being a crazy old man, but your dementia really is getting the best of you now Gordita.

  • jjay7381

    Dave Richards said:
    jjay is not a bully. He’s a wimpy little pusssy boy.

    Hmmm, your theory is seriously flawed in that I’m a girl, not a boy.

  • Neitdern

    Casey Haynes has become famous child celebrity with their bully story. people, specially news reporter want to meet with him one time because of know more something about his statement.
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  • genius

    gordonblowershow,
    I wish you much success in your quest to get a life, it’s obvious to all that have grown to know you far to well. You are the Charlie Sheen of Mediaite.

  • http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

    genius said:
    gordonblowershow,I wish you much success in your quest to get a life, it’s obvious to all that have grown to know you far to well. You are the Charlie Sheen of Mediaite.

    When you get a brain you can then aspire to be a genius. As of now keep your eye on the fries. Pick up your paper hat. It fell on the floor.

  • jjay7381

    TeaPartyPatriot said:
    Heynes should be an inspiration and role model to ALL American patriots: when faced with the relentless bullying of the lunatic-left d-crat socialists, their unionista goons and thugs and the lamestream socialist media’s “Corrupt B-tards”, BODY SLAM THEM –HARD.

    Yes, please do. Felons lose their right to vote :)

  • sweeplovesfisting

    When all is said and done, this isn’t a question of “politically correct” euphemistic language. Left AND right are guilty of obscuring the truth with such nonsense. This is a case of a lad, having been bullied for a long time, pushed to breaking point and acting under the most extreme provocation.

    The truth of the matter is, he acted in his own defence. He stopped his bully, he didn’t go back and continue the beating, even though some could say it would have been justified, he walked away. He did the right thing in the absence of an adult who probably wouldn’t have cared enough to have done anything about it anyway.

    In the UK this “zero tolerance” bulls**t is implemented throughout most schools, “No bullying here, we just don’t tolerate it”

    lies. It’s more euphemism laden language that leads to no action being taken at all. With victims fighting back and being punished for it, I can see where “zero tolerance”, a fascistic concept in itself, is leading us. Just quit your moaning and get on with it. The established authority doesn’t want to know.

  • Millisand

    Well said. Like the interview. The boy is innocent one.
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  • Steve_27

    Greatest moment ever:

    Bush beats Kerry, 2004.

    Rangers beat Canucks, 1994.

    Casey slams moron, 2011.

  • jackster12

    If Casey were my sun, I would have told him afterward that violence isn’t the answer… but I still know I would have been glad to know he had the guts to stand up to the torment and do something about it. I know, those are conflicting views. So sue me. It’s a complex world.

    What I thought was troubling was not just the kid who taunted Casey on the video, but the fact that there was someone else videotaping it… and that other kids were walking by, doing nothing. Is the world that short on character?

  • jackster12

    Ha… “sun”… I meant “son” of course. And I just heard the end of the video, where his own father more or less said the same as I just did. And Casey, you sound like one hell of a kid. Makes me want to roll back time and find the Caseys of my schooldays just to get to know them better.

  • Steve_27

    jackster12 said:
    If Casey were my sun, I would have told him afterward that violence isn’t the answer… but I still know I would have been glad to know he had the guts to stand up to the torment and do something about it. I know, those are conflicting views. So sue me. It’s a complex world. What I thought was troubling was not just the kid who taunted Casey on the video, but the fact that there was someone else videotaping it… and that other kids were walking by, doing nothing. Is the world that short on character?

    Sueing you never crossed my mind but I would just point out that violence, in this case, certainly was a great answer. He went from getting tormented daily to never being bothered again. And even better, that little pecker head learned one hell of a lesson and without getting killed. Which is the case for many who dont know being a dick your whole life often ends up poorly.

  • Nationman

    good for the kid.

  • writer

    The little guys are always the worst bullies. Trying to compensate.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Hal-McCombs/100001473923464 Hal McCombs

    jjay7381 is right. It should be illegal to defend yourself.

    /sarc-off

    What a maroon.

  • justanotherconservative

    no controversy here. the boy acted when he needed to act. he didnt kill the bully, which is probably a good thing. but i think that little shit learned a lesson.

  • Probably NOT wrong

    writer said:
    The little guys are always the worst bullies. Trying to compensate.

    It don’t look like the little asshole that got his ass woven into the
    floor when he was in the process off doing his fancy “bob and weave”
    footwork around Casey is going to be a large man, but I think he has been
    cured of LMS (Little Man Syndrome) long beforee he gets there as an
    adult. Casey has done a tremendous service for this jerk. He will most
    likely be a seen but not heard “little man” in his future! Will save
    him lots of Ass Whups!! LMAO every time I watch the Video!!!!

  • calvanijj11

    To Mr. Casey Heynes, I am a Staff Sargeant in the United States Army. I am Proud to be an American and part of the Greatest fighting force the world has ever known. I AM ALSO PROUD to congradulate you for standing up for yourself. You serve in the purest form of courage by facing fear in the face of adversity. Everyone that walks this earth is placed into a position of such magnitude at least once in their life. Some more than others. But for those who make a stand with the courage of believing what is right, to stand for what is right and to live and die for what is right, is the esence of freedome. We need more spirited americans like you.

    As for the parents of the BULLY. I belive it would be fitting to post you on the side of the street for the public to walk bye to treat you as your son has been taught to treat others. ……Just as an example!

  • jonorri

    hello Casey Heynes, I am Jón Orri and I am from iceland and I have to say thet I am Proud of you, to standing up for yourself. so never led som body bring you down just stant toll and I am on you side

  • joe7

    The internet is a great thing for cases like this because the victims get support and praise from people around the world and can see that they are not alone. These sociopathic behaviors in children is a big problem and its great that they are being shown for what they are. Even though the schools might be failing the victims, people around the world are showing their support

  • X-3

    The best things about this story are:

    1. The defense was caught on film so the offending little weasel could not lie his way out of the fact that he started the altercation.

    2. The offending little weasel got his ass “somewhat” kicked–not near enough in my opinion.

    What I hope will happen next is that the weasel’s parents will be sued over the emotional harm caused to Casey by their insufferable little brat.

  • c54910

    Australian bully victim fights back? Let’s think about this
    http://www.psychology-advice.net/australian-bully-victim-fights-back-lets-think-about-this

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Carol-Leonelli/812939217 Carol Leonelli

    As a person of larger stature who has also spent her life being bullied and insulted by insensitive boors, I commend Casey for the temerity and courage he displayed in the face of adversity. However, what I find to be of greater concern is where were the school’s administrators throughout all the years these atrocities were allowed to be perpetrated? Duct-taped to a post? People have been arrested for far less! Regardless of the geographic location, this video ought to stand as a wake-up call to all school officials world-wide. Get out of your offices, pry yourselves away from your computers, and patrol your hallways. If you have a code of zero-tolerance for bullying, then enforce it! Young children like Casey should not have to sink so low as to consider suicide before standing up for himself. Shame on you for allowing this to happen!

  • X-3

    Carol Leonelli said:
    Shame on you for allowing this to happen!

    Excellent post Ms Leonelli, and I want you to know there are probably a lot more like me who understand what you’ve suffered.

  • Steve_27

    This could have all been avoided if Casey had only noticed his bully’s teeth. He surely would have been able to come up with much better material then the bully did with whatever fat jokes he had going on.

  • Paladin

    Way to go Kiddo. I echo Calvanijj the Sergeant Major. The only way to stop a bully that won’t resond to reason is with overwhelming force. Jesus said, “Turn the other cheek”. Well, we only have two. Casey had turned the other cheek many more times than two and finally had enough. The other little creep got off easy.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Melanie-Davis/752876171 Melli

    I hate to say it, but sometimes a person has no choice but to resort to violence. Shame on the school for punishing Casey because of THEIR failure to truly enforce a ‘zero tolerance’ policy! Certainly they can’t say they were not aware of the situation this child faced every day, yet they failed to protect him. Now they punish him to ‘prove’ to the world that they don’t condone violence, even when it’s a victim fighting back. Seriously, how long does it take to blindfold and duct tape someone to a post? No school authorities saw that? Obviously, they gave this child plenty of reasons to believe they would not come to his rescue if attacked.

    What an awesome family Casey has! It’s good to have a sister like that in your corner! Easily noticed how that child needed no coaching to say the right thing, unlike the bully’s interview, where he had to be prompted to act contrite when it was clear he now wants to scream ‘victim’ himself.

    Casey, you acted with restraint that few adults I know can muster. The world is proud of you – not for the violence, but for the mature method in which you put an end to the situation. You could have very seriously injured that punk (no one would have blamed you if you did), yet you chose not to do any further damage once you’d stopped the assault. BRAVO!

  • Jer

    this kid is awesome i hope everyone gets inspired by him

  • Olivia

    um i get why this would be tempting but beating your bully up isnt the answer to everything…

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