Amazon's "The Man in the High Castle" debuted the first episode of its final season last week.
The show is loosely based on an alternative history novel by Philip K. Dick that postulates what would happen if Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan controlled the United States after being victorious in World War II.
When the show first debuted in 2015, the idea of a fascist United States was ridiculous concept, but given the country's embrace of a wannabe autocrat in Donald Trump, it seems eerily prescient.
The show hit a little too close to home for some Trump supporters who thought the show's Resistance Radio station that urged listeners to fight back against fascism seemed anti-Trump.
If libtards, gays and weirdos don't like @realDonaldTrump, we can send them to special camps to teach them manners! #ResistanceRadio
— Bryan Finnegan (@Deeplora_Bull) March 10, 2017
According Chelah Horsdal, who plays Helen Smith in the series, its producers proudly "proudly destroyed" every swastika prop used in the series after it wrapped.
She posted a video of a leather swastika patch being destroyed by a rotary cutter on Twitter. After the swastikas are cut into tiny pieces they are thrown into a box labeled, "Burn Pile."
Super satisfying...
Reminder that High Castle proudly destroyed all the swastikas that were produced for the show. pic.twitter.com/ecW445OWhB
— Chelah Horsdal (@chelahhorsdal) November 16, 2019
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The image of the swastika being sliced and diced is a pleasant image to watch. We may debate whether it's ok to punch a Nazi but everyone is ok with a swastika being destroyed, right?
Nope.
A few commentators on Horsdal's post protested the destruction of the swastikas.
Seems very hypocritical, the company made its money from having lots of swastikas, and once the money has been made, it destroys them, virtuously - but if it felt like that, why create the show in the first place? Could have done a story change to alter the logo subtly?
— ωιηѕтση ѕмιтн (@123db_GEEK) November 16, 2019
Annnd these were used for a show about nazis.
— ⚪️Y2Kotic (@Y2Kotic) November 16, 2019
This prompted the actor to shut down her mentions. "Lotta assholes out there. Who knew the position 'nazi swastikas are bad' would be so controversial," she wrote.
Wow. Lotta assholes out there. Who knew the position 'nazi swastikas are bad' would be so controversial. #BlockingParty
— Chelah Horsdal (@chelahhorsdal) November 17, 2019
But the majority of people out there know that Nazis = bad and loved seeing the props destroyed.
For me, as a Jew there is an unexpected release 😭 in watching that being done. @ferdosnandos Thank you for sharing.
— Deborah sobel (@Deborahsobel1) November 16, 2019
this was satisfying on several levels
— Lorax (@LoraxOfSex) November 18, 2019
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— Jon Stout (@jon_stout) November 17, 2019
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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.