If The X-Files did an episode about cattle mutilation in Wisconsin, this odd story out of Dodge City might factor into the twist.
While on routine patrol on Tuesday, January 17th, a sheriff drove down County Highway S. Suddenly, he came across hundreds of thousands of red Skittles strewn across the roadway. Mysteriously, the Skittles didn’t have the candy’s signature S emblazoned upon them.
He may have thought, What is happening here? Highway S … Skittles with no S. Where are these Skittles going? Where did they come from? And why only red Skittles?
At this point, Agents Mulder and Scully would have come in handy.
People at the Wisconsin news channel WDJT CBS 5 also thought something seemed odd, so they investigated. What reporter Justin Thompson-Gee found was that the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reported that the Skittles were headed to a farm to be used as cattle feed.
“It is reported that the Skittles were intended to be feed for cattle, as they did not make the cut for packaging at the company. In the end these Skittles are actually for the Birds!” the sheriff’s office Facebook post read. Sheriff Dale Schmidt later joked to WDJT, that due to the Skittles being monochromatic, it would be hard to “taste the rainbow.”
It’s not unusual for candy to be part of a mix of cattle feed, reported Thompson-Gee, combining them with other ingredients to create a “nutritional profile.”
Likely story.
It must be noted that Mars, Inc., the maker of Skittles, is based in McLean, Virginia—a five-minute drive from CIA’s headquarters in Langley. No connection has been reported at this time.
Mars, for its part, said that the Skittles should have been destroyed after a power outage caused a shutdown in the factory that didn’t allow the S to be printed onto the candies.
“We don’t know how it ended up as it did, and we are investigating,” a spokesperson from Mars told WDJT.
We will be following the story and reporting back if the truth is, indeed, out there.
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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.