Millions of people in over 150 countries across the globe marched for lawmakers and corporations to take action to help stop climate change on Friday, September 20.
The Climate Strikes were organized by children around the world as an extension of the of the "Fridays for Future" campaign. Students have been walking out of classrooms on Fridays to speak out about political inaction surrounding the climate crisis.
"We need to act right now to stop burning fossil fuels and ensure a rapid energy revolution with equity, reparations and climate justice at its heart," organizers say.
Here's what it looked like in major cities across the globe.
New York City
New York City is looking huge! Lower Manhattan is absolutely packed with people. It will take ages for everyone to get to Battery Park.
#ClimateStrike #FridaysForFuture pic.twitter.com/InoX8kQmCa
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg)
Chicago
The voices of global climate strike marchers, led by young people, reverberate through the streets of Chicago.
@cbschicago pic.twitter.com/gixicoBiFj
— Wendy Widom (@wendywidom)
Berlin
Like the sea we rise!
Liebes Klimakabinett, ihr habt euch mit den falschen angelegt...
#AlleFuersKlima #FridaysForFuture pic.twitter.com/RW5jn9RnWf
— Fridays for Future Freiburg (@F4F_Freiburg)
New Delhi
Hundreds of young activists participated in the climate protest in the Indian capital of New Delhi.
#FridaysForFuture #ClimateStrike #climateaction
Via
— Greenpeace India (@greenpeaceindia)
London
Protesters chanted 'Oh Jeremy Corbyn' as the Labour Leader prepared to give a speech at today's climate strike in London. Watch ▼
@JeremyCorbyn | #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/ynb8OJ9p6E
— talkRADIO (@talkRADIO)
Lagos
Happening Now in Abuja Nigeria
#FridaysForFuture #ClimateStrike #ClimateAction pic.twitter.com/pUSbNjwJqJ
— David Mike Terungwa (@miketerungwa)
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The protests have given people a venue to express how they feel about the global crisis, and most of the blame was directed at the politicians and companies that got us into this mess in the first place.
The Climate Strike inspired countless people to vent their rage through funny, attengtion-grabbing signs.
Here are 25 of the funniest:
This is my favorite sign thus far.
#ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/yXZD3Aihc7
— Shannon is in FIGHT MODE (@Katpa73)
“We are the most important generation because we are the most impacted by climate change," said Yoshi Futai, 16.
#ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/EZ2ZdAZ2Na
— riley robinson (@rirob111)
is my sign too niche?
#ClimateStrike 12pm custom house quay 🌎 pic.twitter.com/83gxZRrtAp
— Rosa Nutty (@RosaNutty)
The wrong amazon is burning
#ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/AGgRxZD6q4
— Sixteen Films & Ken Loach (@KenLoachSixteen)
My favourite sign so far from
#ClimateStrike in London . pic.twitter.com/xID24vrzsh
— Birgit Maass (@birgit_maass)
this one is sick
— henno (@jrhennessy)
who made this it is MAGNIFICENT
— Bella Mackie (@bellamackie)
Favorite sign so far at London
#climatestrike: Less Boris More Forests pic.twitter.com/je50b27kUn
— Sarah Jaffe (@sarahljaffe)
"If you're waiting for a sign this is it"
#climatestrike 📸by @wheelb pic.twitter.com/8NZWVKS21A
— VICE News (@vicenews)
"We'll be less activist if you'll be less shit"
#climatestrike pic.twitter.com/8IjsF0DrOH
— Sarah Jaffe (@sarahljaffe)
"Science: Because You Can't Just Make 💩 Up"
#ClimateStrike 📸 by @ElizLanders pic.twitter.com/5VzVSy7IXp
— VICE News (@vicenews)
Some Sydney
#ClimateStrike signs!
"Kinda thought my death would be cooler than this."
— Mehreen Faruqi (@MehreenFaruqi)
Shoutout to the activist shawn mendes fans
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@emvdn :) pic.twitter.com/R4Au3W1Rb5
— Amy Louise Doherty (@amyloudoherty)
Hands down best sign
#ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/rsNdhhZjCY
— Nathalie Gordon (@awlilnatty)
The
@lizzo X #ClimateStrike sign this world deserves. pic.twitter.com/bEdJdaW1ej
— Alex Anastassiou (@alexanasta_)
Grieving couple comforting each other
This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.