A student graduating from West Milford High School in New Jersey is getting some love from her classmates for taking one final shot at the school’s sexist dress code. Tori DiPaulo couldn’t help but point out in her senior quote that the robe she’s wearing in her yearbook photo violates the school’s dress code. “I chose my senior quote because I found it ironic that the classic robes we take pictures in technically violated dress code,” she said. “Really, I just wanted to get a few laughs.”
“I’m sorry, did my shoulders distract you from reading this quote?” she wrote in her senior yearbook quote. DiPaulo later shared the hilarious gesture on Twitter with the caption, “Tori: 1; Dress Code: 0,” and it’s received over 700 favorites.
Tori: 1
— Tori (@tori_dipaolo) June 13, 2017
Dress code: 0 pic.twitter.com/1HHgjg84AE
“[The dress code is] all based on sexism, and it is completely unreasonable,” DiPaulo told Yahoo Style. “There have been a number of incidents where I was called into the office due to what I was wearing. Whether it was my bra strap showing, or my midriff being a quarter inch exposed, administration always gave me a problem.” DiPaulo also believes that West Milford High School’s dress code is sexist because it only applies to girls.
The school dress code:
Halters, half-shirts, shorts, or sweaters and blouses that expose breasts or stomachs may not be worn. Shorts and skirts should not be a distraction. They should not be above the extended fingertips. Muscle shirts, mesh shirts, and loose-fitting tank tops are not permitted. Patches, decals, or sayings affixed to clothing are inappropriate if they are suggestive, drug-related, obscene in nature, or cause a disruption in normal proceedings.
DiPaulo was busted numerous times at West Milford for dress-code violations which she belies took away from her educational experience. “I’m an AP student, in academic clubs, and on the tennis team — I’m not exactly a delinquent — but I’ve spent hours sitting in principal’s offices because 40-year-old men were offended by my back showing.”
She also says she was unfairly targeted while the boys at her school got away with breaking the code. “My school’s dress code prohibits boys from wearing muscle shirts but they do all the time and don’t get in trouble yet, when my bra strap accidentally slips I have to miss class time to go change.”
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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.