Joseph Quinn was emotional at London Film and Comic Con after fans praised Stranger Things character Eddie Munson.
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Why did Joseph Quinn become emotional at Comic-Con?
On July 10, 2022, Joseph Quinn attended Showmasters Comic-Con, where fans delivered a heartfelt message to the actor.
During the ceremony, one of the crowd praised Quinn instead of asking questions.
‘My question isn’t really a question, it’s just an expression of appreciation,’ she said.
Then, the woman thanked the 28-year-old star by saying, “Thank you for being nice to me” at “Meeting” held the day before.
‘I’ve heard a lot about what happened yesterday, true or not,’ she said. Thank you so much for your time together.’
The woman went further, acknowledging that fans relate to his Stranger Things character in different ways.
She continued, ‘I think we’re all connected to Eddie for one reason or another. Whether we like his taste in music or he’s an outsider. I think we are all part of Eddie.’
Nevertheless, in that speech, Quinn broke into tears as she wiped the tears from her eyes.
He joked, ‘Why did you do that?’
I just watched a video about #joseph queen A precious moment I didn’t know I would receive so much love even though my father cried as he watched him cry with a really warm fan heart! aww he deserves the world and everything! 🥺🥺💖💖 © pic.twitter.com/1EPjupiu8l
— Roshan (@raddsofficial) July 12, 2022
Users respond to Joseph Quinn’s cry.
Joseph Quinn’s emotionally shifting video is taking over social media platforms.
Twitter user @hellfirelover shared a clip on the platform.
It’s not that simple, and Joseph Quinn, who’s been treated like shit at Comic-Con and weeping, makes the hosts want to swing it. Let this person enjoy his moment.
— kirm (@kirstyelise) July 11, 2022
They said, ‘No, I’m so glad Joe Quinn knows how much we love him. And thank you for giving us Eddie as he deserves it in the world.’
omg I just saw a video of Joseph quinn at Comic Con and this guy started talking and crying. It’s so cute I’m in tears.
— Chanel💐 (@mitskarb) July 11, 2022
Also, Clip fans around the world quickly expressed their love for the star. They additionally marked the video as ‘warming to the heart’ and ‘should be shown’.
One fan said, ‘I’m crying for all the love Joseph Quinn has received. Please, this person deserves to see the world.’
That video of Joseph Quinn sobbing makes me cry. It’s so sad how people sometimes forget that celebrities are human.
— Aisha (@icanthuman0205) July 11, 2022
Another person said, ‘The video of Joseph Quinn crying at Comic Con? so sad rn.’
Another user said, ‘Oh, I just saw a video of Joseph Quinn at Comic Con and this guy was talking and he started crying. It’s so cute I’m in tears.’
It’s too early to cry for Joseph Quinn
He deserves the best the world has to offer https://t.co/ZA7QZtYXPv
— Stevie / “Peach” (@peachesnqueenn) July 11, 2022
Quinn stars as Eddie Munson in Season 4 of Netflix’s Stranger Things. His character leads the Hellfire Club and is also a member of a band called Corroded Coffin.