Actor Jon Heder, best known for his role in the movie “Napoleon Dynamite,” made a surprising appearance at the Prudential Center to hand out tater tots to fans before a Sweet 16 game between BYU and Alabama. Heder played the tot-loving character in the 2004 cult classic film and served the tots from a platter at the event.
BYU’s leading scorer, Richie Saunders, is the great-grandson of Ore-Ida co-founder F. Nephi Grigg, who invented the tater tot in 1953. Ore-Ida has pledged to release a limited-edition snack in honor of Saunders if BYU wins the national championship this spring. They have also changed their name to “Ore-Richie” on social media to support BYU during March Madness.
Heder, who also has connections to BYU, expressed his excitement about the intersection of his childhood, education, and professional life at the event. Both Saunders and Heder are skilled individuals, making the NCAA Tournament an exciting event for fans.
Overall, the unexpected appearance of Jon Heder at the Sweet 16 game added a fun and unique twist to the event, bringing together fans of “Napoleon Dynamite,” tater tots, and college basketball.
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