The Naija Gym claims to be the number one fitness blog in Nigeria. On Twitter, they do a commendable job of sharing health tips and motivational memes to keep its followers healthy. But last week, the blog made a major misstep by touching the dangerous third rail of nutrition: pizza. The only people who don’t love pizza are the lactose intolerant and they still dream about it five nights a week. So when Naija Gym Blog put out the following tweet, they understandably took hell for it.
Two slices of pizza are the equivalent to swallowing 3 spoons of warm oil. Do you feel like eating pizza now? pic.twitter.com/MXBl9lFIYv
— Naija Gym Blog (@naijagym) February 16, 2017
After the tweet, the hate began to roll in from people of all races, creeds, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
@naijagym pic.twitter.com/aOVT8edqB2
— nubert (@iNubyy) February 19, 2017
@naijagym pic.twitter.com/AsKuZINhDp
— Ziqelekazi (@zenandemcotsho) February 19, 2017
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— lela (@vaginasmoothie) February 19, 2017
@naijagym pic.twitter.com/WzFWTSgRc9
— Ben Radigan (@benradigan) February 19, 2017
.@naijagym pic.twitter.com/SQFrRjQYAR
— Scott Bixby (@scottbix) February 19, 2017
@naijagym pic.twitter.com/MUrk4Gm68s
— Nathan Foad (@nathan_foad) February 19, 2017
@naijagym pic.twitter.com/VgcB9ltMzx
— Rachel (@snicklefritz35) February 19, 2017
This warm oil tastes delicious @naijagym pic.twitter.com/L9OCK8mwgc
— Aron Yohannes (@AronYohannes) February 19, 2017
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) February 19, 2017
Undeterred by all of the pro-pizza voices who bravely spoke out, Naija Gym Blog came back with a poll to see where people really stand. At press time, 90 percent of the 14,000 people who voted admitted they would eat pizza regardless of the amount of oil it contains.
LOVE FOR PIZZA POLL:
— Naija Gym Blog (@naijagym) February 20, 2017
Two slices of pizza are the equivalent to swallowing 3 spoons of warm oil. Do you feel like eating pizza now?
Pls RT
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.