UPDATE: The "Homegrown Terrorists" Instagram page is no longer available, including the images at the center of this article. Unfortunately, if you came here to see those images, they are no longer able to be viewed. The original story begins below.
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How in the world did the people who ransacked the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday think they were going to get away with it?
The media was there in full force. Everyone had a camera out and many of them were so dumb they live-streamed their deeds on social media.
They even had the chance to conceal their identities by wearing COVID masks, but many went around bare-faced, exposing themselves both to the coronavirus and the world.
Psychologists would say they were all under the spell of mob mentality, making them feel like they lost their identity to that of the crowd. That's one way of seeing it. It could also be that they were just plain dumb. After all, the price of admission to this shindig was buying into Trump's disproven election conspiracies.
Now, in the aftermath, law enforcement agencies and social media sleuths are identifying these domestic terrorists and many are losing their jobs for participating in the insurrection.
Homegrown Terrorists on Instagram is doing a great job at identifying the motley cast of characters we saw all over social media yesterday. It's super satisfying to scroll through their posts and see them identified, mostly because of their own arrogance and stupidity.
This genius lost his job after admitting on camera he sat in Nancy Pelosi's senate seat.
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Juicy subject matter
Giphy from The Blacklist.
We could start a rumor.
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.