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Kazoo Kid's Iconic Line: 36 Years Later
14 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Brett Ambler, now 45, starred in the 1989 "Special Friends" video at age eight.
- The video's iconic line, "Wait a minute, who are you?", became a viral internet meme.
- Ambler continues to act and play various instruments, embracing his kazoo fame.
At just eight years old, Brett Ambler delivered a line that would etch him into internet history: "Wait a minute, who are you?" This memorable moment came from the 1989 educational video, "Special Friends: Starring You On Kazoo." Decades later, Ambler, now 45, reflects on how this early experience launched him into unexpected internet fame as a widely recognized meme.
The "Special Friends" video was conceived by Melissa and Doug Bernstein, founders of the toy company, aiming to create fun, educational content featuring children. Ambler, whose father was the principal of his elementary school, was among hundreds of children who auditioned, ultimately becoming one of eight selected. He was the only original cast member to remain throughout the production process, which involved rehearsals and filming over several months on a farm in Connecticut.
