During a campaign event in Iowa, Marco Rubio decided to throw the pigskin around with a little boy named Brody Dill. Unfortunately, the 4 year-old failed to catch the football, and his head took the brunt instead. The video quickly began making rounds on Twitter, and little Brody Dill became a star overnight.

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Maybe he was channeling Peyton Manning?

However, what started as a cringe-worthy event turned ridiculously adorable. First up, Marco’s response to ESPN – which was perfect!

This pass from presidential candidate Marco Rubio wasn't terrible … but it sure didn't end well for the receiver: http://t.co/fKm4WmF6W3

— ESPN (@espn) August 18, 2015

The QB always gets the blame. https://t.co/8AZfjCv28I

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) August 18, 2015

And now little Brody, the nephew of Rubio’s Iowa Presidential Campaign chairman, had a few words to say.

It will be 14 years until Brody Dill will be old enough to vote. But next time Marco Rubio is campaigning in Iowa, it’s a safe bet he will be paying Dill a visit.

Rubio tossed a football to Dill on Monday in Iowa. The results, were, er, less than optimal. On Wednesday, Dill, the nephew of Rubio’s Iowa presidential campaign chairman, had a message for the Florida senator: “Hey, Rubio! When you get back to Iowa, I’ll be ready for you Rubio!”

The little guy seems to have survived!

After the now famous dropped pass, my 4yr old nephew has been practicing. He says he's ready for @marcorubio pic.twitter.com/dPydAhvENr

— Jack Whitver (@jackwhitver) August 19, 2015

Yep. He’s adorable.

“Hey Rubio,” Brody Dill says in a fresh video posted online Wednesday afternoon. “When you come back to Iowa, I’ll be ready for you. Rubio.”

Election season can often be maddening, stressful, and a little overwhelming. The breaks in the heated exchanges can be a nice change, especially if they give you the chance to laugh. But next time, let’s avoid hitting kids with footballs, okay guys?