No matter how times change, high school kids will always dread registration day because of one thing: ID photos. High school ID photos tend to combine the quality of a DMV photoshoot mixed with the artistic sensibilities of a mugshot. But one school in the Detroit area has taken the misery out of registration day by allowing its students to unleash their creativity.
North Farmington High School in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has a tradition of letting its seniors take their ID photos dressed however they like — and this year, the cosplay was on-point. The students posted their shots alongside their favorite characters under #NFID18, and their creative photos quickly went viral, earning tens of thousands of likes and retweets.
Here are some of the most memorable.
Hermione Granger from “Harry Potter”:
You're saying it wrong. It's wing-GAR-dium levi-o-SA, make the gar nice and long. #NFID18 pic.twitter.com/ZA6VDRkwMc
— Mara (@margordss) September 14, 2017
Holly Golightly from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”:
"The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries or the way she combs her hair." -Audrey Hepburn #NFID18 pic.twitter.com/WewsxWzkMX
— Katie Cutcher (@katie_cutch) September 14, 2017
Prince Akeem from “Coming to America”:
"When you think of trash, think of Akeem!" #NFID18 pic.twitter.com/K9fXz57S1n
— Iz (@Noiz___) September 14, 2017
Carrie from “The Carrie Diaries”:
Before there was sex, before there was the city, there was just me. Carrie. Carrie Bradshaw #NFID18 pic.twitter.com/HpaggsqGvW
— Sarah Peltz (@sarpel27) September 14, 2017
Michelle from “Full House”:
They told me I couldn't do blood and gore so I said "Oh, you got it, dude." #NFID18 pic.twitter.com/rkKiZ2RBnB
— Haley Matul (@HaleyMatul) September 14, 2017
Darla from “Finding Nemo”:
FISHY! WHY ARE YOU SLEEPING?! #NFID18 pic.twitter.com/F7VPzQ6Vax
— Kels (@kelc314) September 14, 2017
Rick from “Rick and Morty”:
@RickandMorty how do you like my #NFID18 ? Wubba lubba dub dubs!! pic.twitter.com/757V6SKRZU
— Daniel Isabella (@danjisabella) September 14, 2017
Cher from “Clueless”:
Ugh, as if! #NFID18 pic.twitter.com/l4SmGPK4SZ
— Shelby Sheridan (@ShelbyySheridan) September 14, 2017
Steve Urkel from “Family Matters”:
@nfhsclassof2018 “Did I do that”- Steve urkle #nfid18 pic.twitter.com/3kxOHpJX3m
— Carson Murrell (@Carson_murrell) September 14, 2017
Jem from “Jem and the Holograms”:
truly outrageous! #NFID18 pic.twitter.com/i9QT6laqYY
— Adrianah Lee (@AdrianahLee) September 14, 2017
Harry Potter, the one and only:
don't chase the quaffle if you see the snitch #NFID18 pic.twitter.com/MtU3FEHRvX
— Nick (@nvckmvrphy) September 14, 2017
The host of “The Apprentice”:
Senior year is gonna be HUGEEE @nfhsclassof2018 #NFID18 pic.twitter.com/NDEBUuMbrA
— Sarah (@Sarah_Lynch_04) September 14, 2017
Lavender from “Matilda”:
"A frog, a frog!" #NFID18 pic.twitter.com/iGCsea2vU0
— Bri (@briihicks) September 14, 2017
Tina from “Bob’s Burgers”:
I'm a Smart, Strong, Sensual Woman. #NFID18 pic.twitter.com/S9svj9rXWV
— Diya (@Diya_venk) September 14, 2017
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.