Unusual and astonishing success during the European Football Championship.
Hailing from obscurity to fame: Niko Thoms transforms into "Balkonultra" and takes the internet by storm. Fervent German fans excitedly embrace his impassioned battle cry at the EM trials and at Ballermann. "My life has taken a remarkable turn," he remarks. For now, his career is in maintenance mode. The caregiver is eagerly anticipating an EM breakthrough.
"Pyrotechnics," bellowed Niko Thoms, his voice gruff and booming, as he spread his arms out on his balcony, "couldn't that be considered a crime?" This heartfelt plea, emphasized by his prolonged vowels, resonates and persists in one's thoughts. This moving cry initially reached his neighbors. It then went viral on TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms, where he was dubbed "Balkonultra" - and now he's even making an appearance at both Ballermann and the German fan section.
"If Germany comes to life with this song and goes on to become European champions, then I'll have achieved my goal," shared Thoms. Whether at the Germang team's exhibition in Nuremberg against Ukraine (0:0) or at the preparatory run against Greece (2:1) in Mönchengladbach: This captivating song echoed throughout the stadiums, more and more spectators participating in the communal performance.
"My everyday life is transformed"
Additionally, at the upcoming match against Scotland on Friday (9 p.m./ZDF and MagentaTV, also accessible in our live ticker at ntv.de), the song is expected to be a part of the festivities. "Goosebumps," expressed Thoms, regarding his meteoric rise in popularity, that bears no semblance to a conventional description. Thus far, he's not totally come to terms with it. He never had this on his agenda. It all happened unexpectedly, seemingly overnight.
Niko Thoms, who initially pursued a career as a caregiver, has undergone a profound transformation into an internet celebrity. "My everyday life is transformed," he confided. His employment is on hold. Notable figures like Ikke Hüftgold from Mallorca have reached out to him, his premiere performance on the favored party island has already taken place. It was his first flight. "A once in a lifetime experience, should such success cease, I'll return to caregiving," muse Thoms. He strives to maintain his composure.
The EM will soon consume Thoms' attention. "I'm undecided as to whether I'll be attending the stadium," he related. Regarding the controversial pyrotechnic display organized by UEFA, if the ardent spectator watches the opening ceremony on TV on Friday, he can at least affirm his central message and delight in the accompanying program: The recent approval by the Munich fire department confirms the imminent staging of said show. It was a crime practically begging to be committed.
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